The Salvation Army’s Busy Season
This is the busiest and most joyful time of the year for The Salvation Army. As the holidays approach, workers and volunteers are participating in one of the organization’s signature… 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.
Big Drop in People Getting Updated Booster Could Be Due to Vaccine Fatigue
Covid-19 is still with us and health professionals are urging people to get the new Covid-19 booster. However, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has noticed a disturbing… Read More
Shortage of RSV Shot for Babies is ‘Troubling’
As we head into the winter months, many parents of young babies face a major obstacle. They cannot get their hands on a new medicine designed to protect infants from… Read More
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Events are taking place around the country and in Montgomery County to bring attention to diabetes, to give people guidance on prevention and treatment,… Read More
MCPS to Host Girls’ Summit
A ground-breaking school event is taking place in Clarksburg this weekend. Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will host its first-ever ‘Girls’ Summit’ on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 9 a.m. to… Read More
Red Cross Prepares for Tropical Storm
Tropical Storm Ophelia will soon hit the metro region. Forecasters are predicting a healthy dose of rain of up to four inches that could blanket the area on Saturday, plus… Read More
Capital Area Food Bank Releases Hunger Report
The Capital Area Food Bank released its 2023 Hunger Report for the region on Tuesday, and the number of people suffering from food insecurity has remained relatively flat compared to… Read More
Funding Delays Effect Black Physicans and Healthcare Network
The Black Physicians and Healthcare Network (BPHN) is providing a key service in the County. It has helped connect nearly 1,700 residents with dozens of medical professionals since the program… Read More
Back to School Vaccine Info Update
Before the 2023-2024 school year kicked off on Monday, many public school students had to roll up their sleeves and get vaccinated to protect themselves against a variety of diseases.… Read More
Hubs in Danger of Losing Some Food Money Next Year
The Consolidated Service Hubs the County established when the pandemic first began in 2020 could lose an important source of funding in 2024. The new fiscal year began July 1.… Read More
County Focuses on Continuing Problem of Food Insecurity
Food insecurity remains a pressing problem for tens of thousands of County residents. County Executive Marc Elrich and the County Council say they are committed to finding workable solutions. They… Read More
Officials Monitor Increase in Covid-19 Cases
It is possible you may know someone who has contracted Covid-19 recently. The County, the state of Maryland, and the country are seeing an increase in cases. Health leaders say… Read More