Rockville Bakery Damaged in Fire
Fresh Baguette Bakery in Rockville suffered damages from a fire this morning. The bakery’s kitchen caught on fire, involving a large commercial oven. The incident took place around 6:30 a.m.… Read More
Veronica Canales
Veronica Canales was a spring 2020 intern for Montgomery Community Media. She studies at the University of Maryland, where she is double majoring in broadcast journalism and French.
Maryland Becomes First State to Start Senior Call Check Program
The Maryland Department of Aging has started a free senior call check program for the state’s older residents. Maryland is the first state in the United States to begin a… Read More
Grocery Distribution Saturday at White Oak Recreation Center
Five-hundred boxes of groceries will be distributed Saturday at White Oak Recreation Center. Kingdom Fellowship AME Church, in partnership with Capital Area Food Bank and Councilmember Will Jawando, is sponsoring… Read More
Chef José Andrés Provides Meals for The Children’s Inn at NIH
Earlier this week, Chef José Andrés and his organization the World Central Kitchen, distributed meals at The Children’s Inn at NIH. The Inn, located in Bethesda, is a residential place… Read More
MCPS Meal Service Reduced to Four Days A Week
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will now distribute meals four days a week, instead of five, to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Beginning April 20, MCPS will give out meals… Read More
Sections of Beach Drive, Sligo Creek Parkway Will be Closed This Weekend
Montgomery Parks announced some areas of Sligo Creek Parkway, Beach Drive and Little Falls Parkway will be closed this weekend. Sections will close from Friday 9 a.m. to Sunday 6… Read More
Overnight Freeze Warning Issued for Montgomery County
The National Weather Service has now issued a freeze warning for Montgomery County. The freeze warning is in effect from 12 a.m. (midnight) until 9 a.m. Saturday morning. Night time… Read More
Cinepolis Offers Streaming and Rental Films, Proceeds Help Employees
Cinépolis has partnered with film studios to offer new films to rent and stream at home. Rentals for movies are $12 through Cinépolis Rewards homepage. Once the film is rented,… Read More
CARES Act Will Provide Funding for Montgomery College and Other Schools in 6th District
U.S. Rep. David Trone (D-Md.) announced that eight schools from Maryland’s 6th District will receive funding from Congress through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The… Read More
First University of Maryland Staff Member Dies due to COVID-19
The University of Maryland announced the passing of the first university staff member from complications due to COVID-19. Luckmann Simon, a manager in Dining Services, worked for the University of… Read More
Free Parking now Available at Wheaton Lot
A third county-owned parking establishment is now temporarily free for residents during the COVID-19 emergency. The Montgomery County Department of Transportation announced that it has expanded its free parking options.… Read More
Van Hollen, Sarbanes Say Maryland Has Received Only a Third of FEMA Requested Items
Congressman John Sarbanes (D-Md.) along with the Maryland Congressional Delegation are urging FEMA to fulfill the state’s request, claiming that Maryland has only received about a third of supplies requested.… Read More