Another Heat Wave Hits the Region
The heat is back. The second major heat wave of the summer is hitting the region over the next few days. Temperatures will reach into the 90s but combined with… Read More
Liz Feldman
Liz Feldman has worked as a writer and producer for more than 40 years in local TV news. She worked for WUSA-TV in the mid-1980s, NBC-4 in the 1990s and 2000s, WJLA-TV from 2010 to 2014, and Fox 5 from 2010-2022. She is currently working as a free-lance writer and producer for CNN. Feldman also is a college professor. She teaches at Montgomery College and the University of Maryland. She has previously taught for American University, George Washington University, and Northwestern University. Feldman has lived in Montgomery County since 1989. She is married and has three children, and five grandchildren.
Summer Staycation in the County
The summer is more than halfway over, but there is still time left to explore and experience new adventures. While thousands of county residents may head to their favorite beach… Read More
Spotlight on Minority Mental Health
The stigma associated with seeking medical assistance for a mental health issue is often heightened in communities of color. The late Bebe Moore Campbell understood that very well. She was… Read More
Food Insecurity Concerns Escalate After Trump Bill Signing
The new domestic policy bill President Trump signed into law on July 4 will likely have a major impact on lower income, elderly residents, and people with disabilities. The law… Read More
Protecting Your Eyes in the Summer
The summer sun is strong, and health professionals say it’s important for people to protect themselves against harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. The American Academy of Ophthalmology has designated July as… Read More
Battling Fires in the Heat
Imagine what it’s like for a firefighter to battle fires when the thermometer hits 80, 90 or even 100 degrees. It’s a challenge. Members of the Montgomery County Fire and… Read More
Keep Your 4th Safe
The County has strict rules about fireworks. All fireworks, including sparklers, are illegal for private use and possession. The ban includes the sale, possession, storage, and use of fireworks. The… Read More
Spotlight On Men’s Health
This may surprise some people. Most men do not like to go to a doctor. A study conducted by the Cleveland Clinic a number of years ago found 72 percent… Read More
The Heat Is on – How to Handle It
The first major heat wave of the summer hits the County this week. The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning from 11:00 a.m. until 9 p.m. on… Read More
Experts Explain the Realities of Alzheimer’s Disease
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. The Alzheimer’s Association says, as of 2025, more than 7 million Americans are living with the neurodegenerative disease. Here in Maryland, more than… Read More
Taking The Plunge-Free and Low Cost Swimming Lessons
The YMCA in Silver Spring will once again offer free swimming lessons this summer. The chapter received a grant from YUSA. The money can fund up to 150 swimmers. However,… Read More
Raskin Talks Tariffs; Local Store Owner Feels the Impact
Confused, chaotic, unpredictable, those are just a few of the words some politicians and business leaders use to describe the Trump administration’s tariff policies. The President’s decisions have caused tumult… Read More