Friday is Car Free Day
Friday is world car free day. In support, the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) announced it is also fare free day. All Ride On buses will waive the $1… Read More
Health Connect
The Five Steps: Keeping An Eye On Loved Ones During Suicide Prevention Month
September is national suicide prevention month and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) released “The Five Steps” to go through when someone you know is struggling with mental… Read More
Restaurants in County Begin Offering Healthy Choices in Kids Meals
Beginning Friday, restaurants in Montgomery County that already offer children’s meals must include at least one healthy choice on their kids menu. Children can still order greasy fries and sugary… Read More
2 Area Youths Named National Food Insecurity Heroes
Two Montgomery County youths received the 10 Under 20 Food Heroes award from Hormel Foods Wednesday. Cavanaugh Bell, 9, of Gaithersburg and Shrusti Armula, 16, of Rockville received the national… Read More
El Condado Espera Recibir Pronto una Nueva Vacuna Contra el COVID-19
El condado de Montgomery espera recibir una vacuna COVID-19 actualizada dentro de la próxima semana. Esta semana, la FDA autorizó una nueva vacuna contra el COVID-19 y los CDC la… Read More
Capital Area Food Bank Releases Hunger Report
The Capital Area Food Bank released its 2023 Hunger Report for the region on Tuesday, and the number of people suffering from food insecurity has remained relatively flat compared to… Read More
County Expects to Receive Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Soon
Montgomery County expects to receive an updated COVID-19 vaccine within the next week or so. This week, the FDA authorized a new COVID-19 vaccine, and the CDC recommended it for those… Read More
Funding Delays Effect Black Physicans and Healthcare Network
The Black Physicians and Healthcare Network (BPHN) is providing a key service in the County. It has helped connect nearly 1,700 residents with dozens of medical professionals since the program… Read More
County Alcohol Services Launch Campaign to Curb Underage Drinking
Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) announced a new ad campaign designed to raise awareness about the dangers of underage drinking. Public service advertisements can be found on bus shelters… Read More
Campaña para Frenar el Consumo de Alcohol entre Menores de Edad
Los Servicios de Bebidas Alcohólicas (ABS) del Condado de Montgomery anunciaron una nueva campaña publicitaria diseñada para crear conciencia sobre los peligros del consumo de alcohol entre menores de edad.… Read More
‘Hay una Conexión Directa entre el uso de Sustancias y la Salud Mental’ Advierten Expertos
Más de uno de cada cuatro adultos que padecen un problema de salud mental grave también tienen un problema de uso indebido sustancias. Los problemas por uso de sustancias se… Read More
Family Wellness Day Event Held at Bohrer Park
The inaugural Family Wellness Day was held Sunday afternoon at Bohrer Park in Gaithersburg. The event was hosted by JSSA (Jewish Social Services Agency), a health and social wellness agency… Read More