5 Things to Know Today, March 9, In Montgomery County
It is Tuesday, March 9, and today is a holiday that Marylanders might be the best at celebrating… it’s National Crab Meat Day! Go all out with your crab meat,… Read More
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CDC Releases Guidance for Fully Vaccinated People
The CDC issued the first guidance for people fully vaccinated for COVID-19 on its website Monday. Based on the science, the CDC says fully vaccinated people can start to safely… Read More
Vaccine Hunters Say Some Maryland Residents Faced Discrimination at Vaccine Sites
During a council briefing Monday, Montgomery County’s “Vaccine Hunters” reported several incidents of racial discrimination at retail pharmacy and hospital COVID-19 vaccination sites in the state. “What’s happened this week… Read More
Jawando ‘Not Surprised’ Over Focus on Skin Color of Harry and Meghan’s Son
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s interview with Oprah Winfrey, which aired Sunday night on CBS, has been the talk of the US and the UK most of Monday. The interview… Read More
Manna CEO Credits ‘All the Women Who Shaped Me’ on International Women’s Day
Jackie DeCarlo is proud that throughout her almost eight years as Manna’s CEO, “We never had to turn anyone away.” That is saying a lot, because during this past year,… Read More
Maryland Women’s Caucus to Honor Veterans in Virtual Event
The Maryland Women’s Caucus is hosting a virtual celebration to honor women veterans on March 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The celebration also looks to pay tribute to… Read More
‘Kane Show’ Host Peter Deibler Dies After Longtime Illness
Peter Deibler, who hosted the Hot 99.5 (WIHT) program “The Kane Show” from November 2006 through April 2020, died at Shady Grove Adventist Medical Center on March 6. He was… Read More
County Highlights Local Parks for Women’s History Month
Montgomery Parks is highlighting five parks across the county to honor Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day on March 8. Each of the parks are named after local female… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, March 8, In Montgomery County
Today is International Women’s Day, a day to celebrate the achievement of women. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. County COVID-19 Testing Clinics: Free COVID-19 testing is available… Read More
Montgomery Parks: Beach Drive, Sligo Park Parkway Closed to Vehicles, Open for Pedestrians, Cyclists
With the official start of spring less than two weeks and Montgomery Parks is offering up more opportunities for a walk, run, or bike ride. On the weekends from 9… Read More
Electrical Malfunction Causes Fire in Silver Spring
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) responded to a fire involving multiple wooden sheds Saturday morning in Silver Spring. The fire broke out at 802 Malcolm Drive towards the… Read More
Maryland Delays Standardized Tests Until Fall Semester
On March 4, the Maryland State Board of Education announced that all standardized testing will be postponed until the fall. The United States Department of Education has maintained that states… Read More