Montgomery Parks Celebrating 30th Anniversary of ADA
Montgomery Recreation and Montgomery Parks are holding a virtual celebration in honor of the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act on Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.… Read More
Neighborhoods
Montgomery Parks Begins Gradually Re-Opening Playgrounds Across the County
Montgomery Parks began gradually re-opening playgrounds and other park amenities on Monday. The process of re-opening the county’s 276 playgrounds is expected to take up to two weeks . With… Read More
COVID-19 Update: State Hospitalizations Below 500, County Positive Testing Rate Below 7%
Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics On Monday morning the Maryland Department of Health reported 14,675 cases of COVID-19 in Montgomery County, which is an increase of 68 from the 14,607 cases… Read More
Five Things to Know for June 29 in Montgomery County
Today is Monday, June 29, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Playgrounds Begin Reopening: Montgomery Parks will begin gradually reopening playgrounds today. Parks reminds residents… Read More
Elrich Stresses Importance of COVID-19 Contact Tracing Efforts
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich recently shared methods and strategies aimed towards decreasing COVID-19 case numbers more. During a virtual media briefing on Wednesday, he mentioned the importance of contact… Read More
Walter Johnson Graduates Organize BLM Protest for Saturday
For weeks Matt Garfinkel and Nat Tilahun wanted to find a way to support the Black Lives Matter movement in Montgomery County. “We felt like we couldn’t not do something,”… Read More
Metro Will Extend Service for 10 Stations on July 4th
Metro will extend service at 10 stations after 4th of July fireworks on the National Mall. The affected stations are: L’Enfant Plaza, Smithsonian, Federal Triangle, Metro Center, McPherson Sq, Farragut… Read More
MCPS Hosting ‘A Courageous Conversation on the Impact of Racism on Mental Health’
Montgomery County Public Schools will host a two-part virtual event to discuss the impact of racism on mental health. The event will be held on June 30 and July 7.… Read More
Shark Tank Contender ‘Cinnaholic’ Opens in Gaithersburg
The vegan bakery ‘Cinnaholic’ opened in Crown Gaithersburg on June 19. The founders introduced the franchise on the television show ‘Shark Tank’ in 2014.
Montgomery County Officials Urge Leaders to Resolve Purple Line Disputes
County Council President Sidney Katz and Council Vice President Tom Hucker urged Maryland officials to resolve ongoing conflicts with purple line contractors in a statement released Thursday. The announcement comes… Read More
Islamic Center of Maryland Hosting Drive Thru Food Distribution Saturday
The Islamic Center of Maryland (ICM) is hosting a drive-thru food distribution on Saturday from 4 to 5 p.m. for those members of the community in need. Despite the start… Read More
MLK Indoor Swim Center Will Remain Closed Through the Summer
Martin Luther King Jr. Indoor Swim Center in Silver Spring will remain closed through September 2020. Over the next few months, the aquatic center will experience several renovations, including: ADA… Read More