Five Things to Know for July 13 in Montgomery County
It’s Monday, July 13, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. County Council Happenings: The council will interview applicants to serve on the new Policing Advisory… Read More
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Two Additional Free Testing Clinics To Open in Montgomery County Next Week
Two additional free testing clinics will be available in Montgomery County this week. One of the clinics will take place on Tuesday, July 14, at the Silver Spring Civic Building… Read More
400 Boxes of Fresh Produce Available at Food Distribution Event in Kensington
There’s a free food distribution event happening in Kensington on Saturday, July 11, at 10:00 a.m. The Up 2 Us Foundation is hosting a drive-up grocery box pick up called… Read More
Water Rescue Crews Doubling Efforts to Remind People About Dangers Of Potomac River
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service Swift Water Rescue Crews are doubling community outreach and education efforts about hazardous conditions in the Potomac River. MCFRS Swift Water anglers launched two… Read More
Photos: In A Summer Like No Other, Poolesville Sunflowers Stand Tall
It’s a summer like we’ve never seen before. Camps are virtual, swim team is (mostly) canceled, and we are all walking around in face masks. But one thing has not… Read More
Elevated Lead Levels Found At Four County Playgrounds
Montgomery Parks temporarily has closed four neighborhood playgrounds due to elevated lead levels in the rubber material that is laid on the ground to reduce the possibility of serious injuries… Read More
Board of Education Now Accepting Public Testimony For Next Virtual Business Meeting
The Montgomery County Board of Education is now accepting written, video, and audio public testimony for its next virtual business meeting on July 14. The Montgomery County Public Schools website… Read More
MCPS Issues Proposal for Fall 2020 School Teaching, Transportation
Montgomery County Public Schools released a 16-page booklet concerning best practices and ways to open schools this fall. The publication is called “Draft Guidance: Considerations for MCPS Fall 2020 Recovery.”… Read More
All Aboard: Wheaton and Cabin John Trains Reopen With New Hours and Safety Procedures
The Wheaton Regional Train and Cabin John Train have reopened with new hours and safety precautions in lieu of COVID-19. Both trains will now operate Thursday through Sunday from 10… Read More
Montgomery COVID-19 Positivity Rate Falls Below 5%
Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics Friday morning the Maryland Department of Health reported 15,568 cases of COVID-19 in Montgomery County, which is an increase of 65 from the 15,503 cases reported… Read More
Join the Conversation on Racial Equity: ‘Racism is Intolerance and Indignity’
MCM’s #SeeMeMontgomery asked county leaders to join the conversation about racial equity. Councilmember Gabe Albornoz shared this experience with MCM. DESCRIBE A RACIAL EXPERIENCE HERE AND SHARE YOUR STORY WITH… Read More
Five Things to Know for July 10 in Montgomery County
It’s Friday, July 10, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Business Briefing: Council President Sidney Katz hosts the ninth in a series of business briefings… Read More