Maestra Latina de Montgomery Gana el Premio “Maestra Estrella del Año”
En medio de la crisis de salud mundial de COVID-19, el rol de los maestros ha sido determinante con las escuelas cerradas y la transición a una educación a distancia.… Read More
Neighborhoods
Council Approves Funding for COVID-19 Rental Assistance and Housing Stabilization
Local elected officials are working to make sure all residents have a roof over their heads during these unprecedented times. Montgomery County Councilmembers discussed housing stabilization and rental assistance funding during… Read More
Personas que No Califican para Beneficios Recibirán un Cheque del Condado
El Condado de Montgomery otorgará cheques a los residentes con ingresos inferiores al 50 por ciento del nivel federal de pobreza, que no califican para los beneficios federales o estatales… Read More
Silver Spring Town Center Hosts Virtual Comedy Show ‘Comics Unmasked’
Silver Spring Town Center will be hosting a virtual comedy show live on Zoom Thursday, April 30 from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. The show “Comics Unmasked” will include a… Read More
MCDOT Extends Free Bikeshare and Electric Scooter Program for Essential Workers
Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation has extended the special programs with Capital Bikeshare and Lyft Electric Scooters offering free memberships for essential workers during the coronavirus crisis through May 31.… Read More
Five Things to Know for April 28 in Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, April 28 and on this day in United States history in 1788, Maryland ratified the U.S. constitution. Maryland was the seventh state to do so. Now that you… Read More
New Campaign Offers Resources for Family Violence Victims
The number of domestic violence related cases has increased in Montgomery County during the shutdown. According to Montgomery County Police, the department reports a 25% uptick in domestic violence case… Read More
Upcounty Restaurants to Participate in Take Out Tuesday
Restaurants in the Upcounty area of Montgomery County will be open every Tuesday for “Eat Up: Upcounty Take Out Tuesdays” as they cannot use their dining rooms during the COVID-19… Read More
Council Vice President Tom Hucker Hosts Virtual Renter Town Hall Monday
Hucker continues a series of weekly virtual town hall meetings Montgomery County Council Vice President Tom Hucker continues his series of weekly townhalls with an event focusing on issues faced… Read More
County Libraries Announce Changes to Digital Services
Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) will make changes to its digital services beginning May 1. At that time, MCPL will launch Hoopla, a web and mobile library media streaming platform… Read More
Parents Raise $92,000 to Save Darnestown School from Closure
Families and staff are working together to raise over $750,000 to keep a Darnestown private school, Seneca Academy, open. As a result of unexpected withdrawals and COVID-19 financial strain, Seneca… Read More
Albornoz Shares Video Celebrating Healthcare Worker
On Saturday, Councilmember Gabe Albornoz filmed a touching tribute for his neighbor, Moira McCarthy, a nurse who works at Surburban Hospital. On her way to work, neighbors lined the street… Read More