Holiday Schedule for Juneteenth
Montgomery County government posted the following holiday schedule for Monday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth: County Offices — closed. MC311 — closed. State offices and courts — closed. State… Read More
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Concerts, Celebrations Planned for Juneteenth in Montgomery County
Concerts, art exhibits, scavenger hunts, historical presentations, film screenings and more are planned in celebration of Juneteenth, the date 158 years ago when federal troops went to Galveston, Texas to… Read More
North Bethesda Outdoor Concerts, Social Dance and Yoga Summer Series Guide
The Pike District Partnership series of events during the summer months feature outdoor concerts, social dancing, and yoga sessions. The events are planned for the Pop-up Park in the North… Read More
‘Lucky Woman’ from Gaithersburg Wins $50,000 Top Prize in Maryland Lottery
A Gaithersburg woman became $50,000 richer playing the Maryland Lottery $50,000 Cash scratch-off game. The 51-year-old recently visited the lottery headquarters in Baltimore to pick up her winnings. Maryland allows… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, June 12, In Montgomery County
Today is Monday, June 12 and here are five things to know today. Weather forecasters tell us to expect cloudy skies with scattered thunderstorms. High temperatures forecast in the upper… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, June 9, In Montgomery County
Today is Friday, June 9. Here are 5 things to know and the 10 day weather forecast as we head into the weekend. 1. Air Quality: The airnow.gov website reports… Read More
Gallery Showcases Artwork from Bethesda Painting Awards
Artwork from the annual Bethesda Painting Awards is on exhibit at Gallery B in Downtown Bethesda from now through July 2. The Bethesda Painting Awards is an annual competition created… Read More
Study: Maryland Ranks Third Best State for Civic Racial Equality
A new study by WalletHub looks at racial equality in civic engagement across the country and assigns a weighted score for each state. Maryland ranks third. Civic engagement refers to… Read More
Summer Concerts Return to Gaithersburg Thursday Evenings
Gaithersburg’s summer outdoor concert series returns in June. The concerts take place on Thursday evenings, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the grounds of City Hall starting June 8 and… Read More
21 County Students Earn National Merit College Scholarships
Twenty-one Montgomery County students are National Merit Scholars and will receive scholarships between $500 and $2,000 for up to four years from the colleges they will attend. The winners are… Read More
‘Contemporary Conversations’ Series Continues Friday to Celebrate Pride Month
Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) will feature authors Emanuel Xavier and Regie Cabico on Friday, June 9, as a part of the “Contemporary Conversations” series of author discussions. Xavier and… Read More
5 Things to Know Memorial Day In Montgomery County
Today is Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, and here are five things to know happening in Montgomery County. 1. Schools Closed: Montgomery County Public Schools and offices are closed today.… Read More