Brookside Gardens Cancels Butterfly Exhibit for Third Year
Wings of Fancy Live Butterfly and Caterpillar Exhibit at Brookside Gardens will not be offered for the third year in a row due to the pandemic. Montgomery Parks announced the… Read More
Government
Healthy Children’s Meal Option Moves Closer to Restaurant Menus
Councilmember Craig Rice’s push for restaurants that serve children’s meals be required to include one healthy option is closer to fruition. On Tuesday, the council approved on final reading a… Read More
Elrich Appoints Cicero Salles as White Oak Planning Manager
Cicero Salles was named the White Oak Planning Manager on Tuesday by Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich. In his role, Salles will serve as Elrich’s representative for the White Oak… Read More
Vigilia en Wheaton para Honrar a las Personas que Perdieron la Vida a Causa de COVID-19
El Condado de Montgomery recordará las personas que perdieron sus vidas a causa de COVID-19 con una vigilia en Wheaton, el jueves a las 7:00 p.m. según el comunicado de… Read More
Denizens’ Brewing Co. Founder is Van Hollen’s Guest at State of the Union
Julie Verretti, co-owner and founder of Denizens Brewing Company in Silver Spring, was U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen’s virtual guest at Tuesday night’s State of the Union address. The two… Read More
Wheaton to Host Candlelight Vigil Honoring Lives Lost to COVID-19
Montgomery County will remember those who lost their lives to COVID-19 with a candlelight vigil in Wheaton, according to a Montgomery County press release. Throughout the month of March we… Read More
March is Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month. To commemorate the month, Councilmember Nancy Navarro presented a proclamation recognizing the Fire Fit Fire Smart Program during a council meeting Tuesday. The program empowers… Read More
Maryland Severs Ties with Russian Sister State
Maryland has officially cut ties with Russian sister state Leningrad Oblast, according to Gov. Larry Hogan (R), who appeared on CNN to discuss the ongoing situation in Ukraine. “I’m sure… Read More
Council Increases County Bus Drivers’ Pay to be Competitive with WMATA Salaries
Montgomery County has been losing bus drivers at an alarming rate, with many of them changing jobs to work for Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) for higher pay. According… Read More
Public Welcomed Back to Takoma Park Meetings March 9
Takoma Park City Council once again will meet in the auditorium of the community center as of March 9. Zoom participation will continue in a hybrid format. For those who… Read More
Rockville to Reopen City Hall to Public in March
Rockville City Hall reopens to the public on Monday, March 28. It has been closed since March 2020 due to the pandemic. The city delayed a plan to reopen City… Read More
Rep. Raskin Tests Positive for COVID-19
U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin on Monday tested positive for COVID-19 in a breakthrough case. He said he was fully vaccinated and received a booster shot. “My flu-like symptoms have been… Read More