5 Things to Know Today, Feb. 24, In Montgomery County
Today is Friday, Feb. 24. Yesterday temperatures hovered around the 80 degree mark and all three area airports set new records. Here is the 10 day weather forecast and 5… Read More
Michelle Queen
Study: 4 Cities in Montgomery County Rank in Top 10 Most Ethnically Diverse in U.S.
According to a study by Wallet Hub, four of the top 10 most diverse cities in the country are in Montgomery County. The finance website placed Germantown, Gaithersburg, Silver Spring,… Read More
Watch MCM Special Presentation on the Fentanyl Crisis
More than 150 people die every day from overdoses related to synthetic opioids such as fentanyl. The county has experienced a 120% increase in fatal teen overdoses since 2021, according… Read More
Nonprofit Establishes Fund for Displaced Silver Spring Residents
Montgomery Housing Partnership (MHP), a local nonprofit, is managing a fund for residents displaced by Saturday’s fire in downtown Silver Spring. The fire on the seventh floor of the Arrive… Read More
Gov. Moore Orders Maryland Flag to Half Staff for Civil Rights Heroes Day
The Maryland state flag will fly at half-staff Monday, Feb. 20. Governor Moore ordered the flag to be lowered from sunrise to sunset in honor of Civil Rights Heroes Day.… Read More
Maryland Lottery Introduces New Scratch Off Games
The Maryland Lottery is almost 50 years old. Millions of people have played since the first lottery ticket was sold on April 14, 1973. In celebration, the lottery will launch… Read More
Maryland Tax-Free Weekend Starts Saturday
Maryland shoppers will save on energy efficient appliances during Presidents Day weekend. Consumers will get a break from the state’s six percent sales tax on qualifying energy-efficient products from Feb.… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Feb. 17, In Montgomery County
Today is Friday, Feb. 17. Here is the 10 day forecast and 5 things to know today as we head into the weekend. 1. Flu Vaccination Clinic: The Dennis Avenue… Read More
Montgomery Celebrates Craft Beer With Eye on Environment
Maryland’s annual celebration of the state’s craft beer industry, known as FeBREWary, takes place this month. According to the Brewers Association of Maryland, there are more than 140 operating breweries… Read More
Rockville Resident Claims $50,000 Powerball Prize
A Rockville man is $50,000 richer after picking up his Powerball winnings at Maryland Lottery Headquarters in Baltimore recently. Even though the Feb. 11 Powerball drawing did not produce a… Read More
Virtual Event Led by McKnight Will Explore Educational Equity and More
The NAACP Parents’ Council, the Black and Brown Coalition for Educational Equity and Excellence and Identity, Inc. are sponsoring a virtual conversation with Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Monifa… Read More
What’s Open, What’s Not on Presidents Day
Here’s an overview of what’s open and what’s closed in Montgomery County this Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 20. Montgomery County County Offices—Closed. MC 311—Closed. Libraries—Closed. Alcohol Beverages Services (ABS)—All… Read More