Children’s Business Fair Returns After Hiatus
The Montgomery County Children’s Business Fair will return after a three-year hiatus. The event will take place August 19 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in Rockville Town Square. The event is… Read More
Sophia da Silva
Sophia da Silva is an intern with Montgomery Community Media. She is a rising sophomore at the University of Maryland, where she majors in journalism and works as a staff writer for La Voz Latina.
July 21-23 Weekend Roundup: 9 Things to Do in Montgomery County
Welcome to our Weekend Roundup of events in Montgomery County. Here are nine things to do this weekend, July 21-23. Friday, July 21 D.C. South Asian Music Festival: D.C. South… Read More
CollegeTracks Celebrates 20 Years of ‘Building Equity, Removing Barriers’
Local organization CollegeTracks is celebrating 20 years of service to Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students on Tuesday, July 25 at 9 a.m. CollegeTracks, whose motto is “building equity, removing… Read More
County Government Recognized for Commitment to Supporting Mental Health
On Monday, the Montgomery County Government received the Gold Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health award. The Bell Seal National Certification program recognizes a few employers each year committed to… Read More
July 14-16 Weekend Events Roundup in Montgomery County
Welcome to our Weekend Roundup of events in Montgomery County. Here are nine things to do this weekend, July 14-16 Friday, July 14 “Everyday Every Day” Art Exhibit: Artists &… Read More
Safety at Elementary Schools in Question at BOE Meeting
On June 27 the Montgomery County Board of Education held a Business Meeting. During the public comments section where community members can voice their opinions. Christine Handy, on behalf of… Read More
Findings Released in Sexual Harassment Investigation at Montgomery College
The Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) completed an investigation into sexual harassment charges against a professor at Montgomery College’s Takoma Park Campus on Wednesday, June 28. According… Read More
Cannabis Industry in Maryland Looks to Ensure Racial Equity
As part of the cannabis reform laws taking effect July 1, the state of Maryland seeks to repair the damage done by cannabis criminalization. The criminalization of cannabis has disproportionately… Read More
What Does Cannabis Legalization Mean in Maryland?
In November, Maryland voted for an amendment to legalize cannabis use and possession for adults 21 years and older. The amendment will take effect on July 1. The State Senate… Read More
Local Investment Group Hosts Juneteenth Business Expo
Extraordinary Investment Group, a local group focused on the local Black community, is hosting their third annual Juneteenth Black Business Expo on Sunday June 18. The event takes place at… Read More
Downtown Silver Spring Holds Pride in the Plaza Festival
Local LGBTQIA+ advocacy group, Live In Your Truth Programs, is holding its annual “Pride in the Plaza” celebration on Sunday, June 25. The event will be in Veterans Plaza, Silver… Read More
MCDOT Launches New Transit Trip Planning App
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) launched a new Ride On bus trip planning app in partnership with the transit app Moovit. The new app provides more precise information… Read More