Silver Spring Man Arrested By ICE, May Be Deported
A Silver Spring man who has been living with his family on the grounds of Glenmont United Methodist Church was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Sept. 10 and… Read More
2020
Montgomery County to Hold 12 Free COVID-19 Testing Clinics
Montgomery County is holding 12 COVID-19 testing clinics the week of Sept. 21. The clinics provide free walk-in and drive-thru testing at multiple locations throughout the county. Testing is free,… Read More
SBN At-Home: Masterminds, Business Coaching, and So Much More
Sylvia Henderson and Wendy Swire joined Kelly Leonard for Montgomery Community Media’s September episode of Small Business Network at Home. The series of monthly sessions facilitated by Leonard addresses topics… Read More
Montgomery County Records 66 New COVID-19 Cases, Zero Deaths Friday
Friday morning the Maryland Department of Health reported 66 new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County. That brings the cumulative case count to 21,640 since the start of the pandemic. The… Read More
Ayuda para Residentes de Montgomery que no Pueden Pagar el Alquiler
El Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos del Condado de Montgomery insta a todos los residentes del condado de Montgomery que se han visto en aprietos para pagar el alquiler,… Read More
Four Smithsonian Museums Open Friday
Four more Smithsonian Museums opened Friday. The National Museum of African American History and Culture on the National Mall; the National Portrait Gallery and the Smithsonian American Art Museum, both… Read More
Tras Larga Discusión se Permite el Consumo de Alcohol en Algunos Parques
La Junta de Planificación del Condado de Montgomery votó 4-1 para permitir el consumo de alcohol en partes designadas de nueve parques El cambio entra en vigencia el jueves 24… Read More
Five Things to Know Today, Sept. 18, in Montgomery County
It’s Friday, Sept. 18, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. Road Closure: Montgomery Parks is closing two sections of Sligo Creek Parkway for repairs today… Read More
After Much Discussion and Despite Some Concerns, Planning Board Allows Alcohol at Some Parks
The Montgomery County Planning Board voted 4-1 Thursday to allow alcohol in designated parts of nine parks. The change goes into effect Thursday, Sept. 24 and ends May 31, 2021.… Read More
Elrich, Council Express Support for Gayles in Wake of Article Detailing Racist Messages Received
Montgomery County Council and County Executive Marc Elrich released a joint statement supporting Dr. Travis Gayles after he opened up to Bethesda Beat about being targeted by racist messages. Gayles,… Read More
Elrich Working to Relax Restrictions on Music Performances, Hours for Selling Alcohol
Montgomery County is currently still in Phase 2 of reopening but a few restrictions are being lifted. During his weekly virtual media briefing on Wednesday, County Executive Marc Elrich announced that… Read More
Nine Additional Private Schools Investigated Due to COVID-19 Concerns
Some private schools in the county that started the school year with in-person learning are experiencing COVID-19 case related investigations, according to local health officials. On Wednesday, during a weekly… Read More