Residents Participate in Kindness Day in Memory of Tommy Raskin
During a memorial service for Tommy Raskin, who died of suicide on Dec. 31, 2020, family members announced they were setting aside a Kindness Day in his memory. Sunday would… Read More
Neighborhoods
Veterano Puertorriqueño Herido en Irak Recibe las Llaves de una Casa Especialmente Diseñada
El sargento Emmanuel “Manny” Melendez-Diaz, un veterano del ejército que resultó gravemente herido mientras prestaba servicio en Irak, recibió las llaves de una casa especializada en Poolesville, construida especialmente para… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Jan. 31, In Montgomery County
Today is Monday, Jan. 31, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council Media Briefing: Council President Gabe Albornoz and Vice President Evan Glass will hold… Read More
Wounded Vet Receives Keys to Specially Adapted Home
Sgt. Emmanuel “Manny” Melendez-Diaz, an Army veteran who was severely wounded while serving in Iraq, received the keys to a specialized home in Poolesville erected especially for him, thanks to… Read More
Winter Clothes Drive Underway in Takoma Park
The Takoma Park Youth Council is sponsoring a winter clothing drive with Adventist Community Services. Donations will be accepted until March 6. The drive will accept coats, gloves, hats, sweaters… Read More
Takoma Park to Host On-Site COVID-19 Testing Wednesdays in February
The City of Takoma Park will offer on-site PCR COVID-19 testing every Wednesday in February from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Recreation Center. The tests will be self-administered… Read More
UPDATE: County Under Winter Weather Advisory Friday
Update, Jan. 28 at 12:30 p.m.: The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for all of Montgomery County until 1 a.m. Saturday. NWS has issued a Winter… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Jan 28, In Montgomery County
Today is Friday, Jan. 28 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. N95 Masks and Rapid Covid-19 Test Kits: The county is distributing free N95 face… Read More
Parent Teacher Associations to Host Forums for Families
The Montgomery County Council of Parent Teacher Associations (MCCPTA) will host a series of virtual forums on the fourth Friday of each month from January through June. Each forum will… Read More
University Blvd. Bike Lanes Won’t Return Despite ‘Nominal’ Increase in Vehicle Travel Time
Despite an increase in bicycle ridership and average travel time increase for cars that was “nominal,” the Maryland State Highway Administration will not bring back the shared lanes on University… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Jan. 27, In Montgomery County
It’s Thursday, Jan. 27 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council Meeting: Montgomery County Council Committees are meeting today starting at 9:30 a.m. To see… Read More
Park Service Invites Proposals for the Clara Barton House
The National Park Service (NPS) asks the public to help decide how the Clara Barton National Historic Site should be reopened for public use. Those with ideas can submit them… Read More