Marijke Friedman is an intern with Montgomery Community Media for the summer of 2023. She is majoring in journalism and government and politics at the University of Maryland, where she works as an assistant news editor for The Diamondback.
Montgomery Parks is seeking public input on its Capital Improvements Program for fiscal years 2025-2030. Community members have the opportunity to provide their suggestions and feedback online, via mail and… Read More
Registration is now open for the Montgomery County Police Department’s next Hispanic Community Academy. The program helps MCPD connect with the county’s large Hispanic community. Participants will learn about police… Read More
Montgomery County Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles is seeking applicants for the second cohort of her S.M.A.R.T. Youth Advisory Council. The S.M.A.R.T. Youth Advisory Council is aimed to increase youth civic engagement.… Read More
Dee Dee Bridgewater, a three-time Grammy Award winning singer, will headline the Silver Spring Jazz Festival on Saturday, Sept. 9. The free festival will take place at Veterans Plaza in… Read More
The City of Takoma Park is providing assistance to tenant associations interested in purchasing their buildings through two webinars. The Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Program allows neighbors to own their… Read More
Governor Wes Moore announced $6.3 million to protect against hate crimes and help local police recruitment and retention efforts in a press release last Thursday. The funds — which are… Read More
Montgomery County will commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day on Thursday, Aug. 31 with a resource fair and vigil. The 8th annual event also kicks off Montgomery Goes Purple’s recognition of… Read More
Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) will celebrate National Vinyl Record Day on Saturday, Aug. 12 with variety of festivities at the Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library. “Just for the… Read More
Fiesta Asia Silver Spring will honor Asian cultures on Saturday, Aug. 5. The event, which lasts from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., is free and open to all. Fiesta Asia… Read More
The Montgomery County Police Department will share how it plans to use drones to enhance public safety at a community meeting on Sept. 12. During the meeting, police officers will… Read More
Montgomery College will host a registration open house at their Germantown Campus on Thursday. At the open house, which lasts from 1 to 4 p.m., potential students can obtain help… Read More
Strong storms on Friday and Saturday left damage across Montgomery County. The thunderstorms came with high gusts of wind and lowered temperatures during a heat wave in the region. Storm… Read More