“The Pulse” on Location at Pike & Rose
In this special edition of “The Pulse,” Montgomery Community Media’s forthcoming weekly news magazine program, we took our show on the road, recording from the vibrant Pike & Rose in… Read More
Government
Input Wanted for New Skate Park in Long Branch
Montgomery County Parks wants public input on a proposed new skate park in Long Branch. Attendees at Rolling Terrace Elementary School, 705 Bayfield Street in Takoma Park can view designs… Read More
‘They Want to Break Us, But We Can’t,’: Delaney Packs Snack Bags for Kids Before SNAP Benefits End
Before federal benefits for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are set to end Saturday, Nov. 1 volunteers, including U.S. Rep. April McClain Delaney (D-Md.) and County Council President Kate Stewart… Read More
Moore Declares State of Emergency to Aid Federal Workers, SNAP Recipients
Governor Wes Moore today declared a state of emergency in an effort to help residents who have lost funding or employment due to the federal shutdown. Moore issued an executive… Read More
La Recogida de Hojas Secas Comienza el 10 de Noviembre
El condado de Montgomery comenzará la recolección de hojas el 10 de noviembre, pero las autoridades prefieren que los residentes “dejen las hojas donde están”. El condado programó dos recogidas… Read More
Leaf Collection Starts Nov. 10
Montgomery County will begin picking up leaves Nov. 1o, but officials prefer residents “leave the leaves.” The county scheduled two leaf pickups over a six-week period and requests that residents… Read More
Council Announces Nearly $8 Million Funding to Offset Shutdown, Trump Impacts
It is nearing day 30 of the federal government shutdown. Federal SNAP benefits end Saturday, Nov. 1. Montgomery County Council members have now announced $7.75 million in funding for local… Read More
El Condado no Puede Complementar Beneficios Federales del Programa SNAP
Los aproximadamente 68.000 residentes del condado de Montgomery que reciben mensualmente beneficios del Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementaria (SNAP) no verán sus tarjetas recargadas con el dinero correspondiente a la… Read More
Montgomery County Says It Can’t Supplement Federal SNAP Benefits Lost During Shutdown
The roughly 68,000 Montgomery County residents who receive monthly Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits will not have their cards refilled with any money for their November allotment as part of… Read More
Sheriff’s Department Still Dealing with Vacancies, But ‘Doing Better’
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office continues to be understaffed, but, “We’ve made a lot of progress in day-to-day needs,” Sheriff Maxwell Uy said during a briefing Monday before the council’s… Read More
County Expands Support, Freebies for Federal Workers During Government Shutdown
As the federal government shutdown continues to strain the finances of thousands of Montgomery County residents who are or were employed or contracted by Uncle Sam, state and local agencies… Read More
County Considers Adding Solar Panels, Losing Spaces at 4 Silver Spring Garages
Montgomery County transportation officials want to install solar energy panels at four of its parking garages in Silver Spring, but the work would reduce the number of available parking spaces,… Read More