Five Things to Know for March 11 in Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, March 11, and it’s National Promposal Day. To the teens out there who’ve been waiting for the right time to ask their classmates to prom in a really… Read More
Neighborhoods
UMD’s Diamondback Newspaper Releases Final Print Edition
The University of Maryland’s student-run independent newspaper, The Diamondback, released their final print edition on Monday. After 110 years in print, The Diamondback becomes online only today.https://t.co/UsJiihdOpj — The Diamondback… Read More
Community Activist and Veteran Harvey Zeigler Turns 100
Community activist and World War II veteran Harvey Zeigler celebrated his 100th birthday on March 4 at the Damascus Recreation Center. https://twitter.com/mocorecdir/status/1235363756366082048?s=20 Zeigler grew up in Damascus, Maryland, which was… Read More
Five Things to Know for March 10 in Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, March 10, and it’s the Jewish holiday Purim, which is also known as the Festival of Lots. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council… Read More
Silver Spring Market Sells $50,000 Lottery Ticket
A Prince George’s County man won the lottery and became $50,000 richer. The Beltsville resident and father of two brides-to-be stopped by the Wayside Farm Market, located at 11790 Cherry… Read More
Concejo Propone Subsidios para Financiar Cuidado Infantil
El 3 de marzo, los concejales Gabe Albornoz y Nancy Navarro propusieron una legislación para otorgar subvenciones a las empresas locales para ayudar a compensar el costo del cuidado infantil.… Read More
Councilmembers Propose Grants for Funding Childcare
On March 3, councilmembers Gabe Albornoz and Nancy Navarro proposed legislation to provide grants to local businesses to help offset the cost of childcare. The proposal creates the Local Business… Read More
Controlled Burn Caused by Quantico Creates Smoky Haze Across County
A massive cloud of smoke fell over a Fairfax and Montgomery County Sunday morning. The cause of the smoke? A controlled forest burn organized by Quantico. In an effort to… Read More
Rockville Seeks Community Comments for Police Department Review
Wanted: Community’s Comments for Rockville City Police Department Re-Accreditation The city of Rockville asks the community to offer comments about the Rockville City Police Department (RCPD) at a public hearing,… Read More
Five Things to Know for March 9 in Montgomery County
Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for March 9. 1. Coronavirus Updates: Governor Hogan announced Sunday that two more Maryland residents tested positive for coronavirus; both residents… Read More
Daylight Saving Time Starts Sunday
Remember to Check Your Clocks Daylight saving time starts Sunday morning, March 8 at 2 a.m. Remember to check your clocks and set them ahead by one hour before going… Read More
County Report This Week
Lorna Virgili hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week with news and information for Montgomery County. This episode includes: County Executive Marc Elrich hosts a Climate Town Hall… Read More