City of Takoma Park Lays Out Vaccine Policy for Employees
The City of Takoma Park has enacted a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for city employees, according to a news alert on the city’s website. The new policy follows the guidance… Read More
Sarah Dilworth
Sarah Dilworth is a freelance reporter at MyMcMedia and a recent graduate from the University of Maryland, College Park. She can be reached at sdilworth@mymcmedia.org.
Annual Young Artist Awards Return to Virtual Setting
Due to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases, the 19th annual Young Artist Award Competition will return to a virtual format. The Young Artist Awards aim to enrich the experiences… Read More
Fire Safety Bootcamp for Girls Comes to Wheaton
Montgomery County Recreation, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service and the University of Maryland Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program have created a Bootcamp to empower middle and high school… Read More
Tips for Safe Sledding
The first snowstorm of 2022 – and the biggest in the area since 2019 – left many hills blanketed with snow making it tempting for sledders, but it’s important to… Read More
Online Workshops for Job Seekers in January
Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) continues online workshops and one-on-one sessions for job seekers, entrepreneurs, and renters throughout the month of January. All sessions will be free and offered virtually,… Read More
MLK Week of Service 2022 Continues Virtually
The Montgomery County Volunteer Center will continue the annual large-scale volunteer event Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Week of Service virtually with a few onsite opportunities. Like last year,… Read More
Important Storm Emergency Contact Info to Know
Monday’s several inch snowfall caused closures, delays, power outages and more. Councilmember Andrew Friedson shared a list of important links and contact info on Twitter that may be helpful to… Read More
Tips to Prepare for the Winter Storm Season
The Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (OEMHS) wants to prepare county residents for winter weather like slippery roads and sidewalks, cold temperatures, heavy snow or ice,… Read More
E-Scooter Service Comes to Germantown
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) has brought e-scooter service to Germantown after the inclusion of Gaithersburg earlier this year, according to a Montgomery County press release. The dockless… Read More
Places to Get COVID-19 Vaccinated in Montgomery County
As the holiday season approaches, some Montgomery County residents may still be looking to get the COVID-19 vaccine. To make a vaccine appointment at a county clinic, visit the Montgomery… Read More
MCPS Winter Break Opportunities for Kids
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) released a list of in-person and virtual opportunities for students during days when they’re out of school, according to an MCPS press release. With winter… Read More
Germantown Library to Host MoComCon in January
Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) will host the sixth annual free comic convention on Jan. 15, according to a Montgomery County press release. The events for ‘MoComCon’ will be a… Read More