Blog: Marginal Tax Rate
The United States has a progressive tax system. The more money you earn, the higher your tax rate is and the more taxes you pay to the IRS. In 2021,… Read More
Pedestrian Fatally Struck by CSX Train in Gaithersburg
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a train in Gaithersburg Sunday night, according to Montgomery County Fire & Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer. The incident occurred around 9 p.m. on… Read More
Unions Demand Riemer Disclose Income Connected to Wife’s Pfizer Employment
Following councilmember Hans Riemer’s backing for mandatory vaccinations of county employees, three local unions have demanded he “disclose the full extent of his financial connection to Pfizer Inc. through stock… Read More
County Offers Flu Vaccination Clinics This Fall
Montgomery County health officials urge all residents to get vaccinated against influenza and will hold clinics for adults and children in October and November, they said in a statement. Seasonal… Read More
Washington Adventist University Victim of Ransomware Attack
Washington Adventist University in Takoma Park was the victim of a ransomware attack late Saturday night, the school announced. Classes are being held Monday, both in-person and on Zoom. However,… Read More
3 Juvenile Suspects Arrested, Charged With Auto Theft in Silver Spring
Officers with the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) arrested and charged three juveniles with auto theft, possession of a firearm, and a controlled dangerous substance in Silver Spring last week.… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Oct. 4, In Montgomery County
Today is Monday, Oct. 4, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council Media Briefing: Council President Tom Hucker and Vice President Gabe Albornoz will hold… Read More
Comedian Lewis Black Back on the Road and Angry as Ever
Award-winning comedian and Silver Spring native Lewis Black is back on the road after several months being holed up in his apartment in New York during the pandemic. Black, 73,… Read More
Keeping Up With Katie: Ledecky Attends Nats’ Season Finale, Zimmerman’s Potential Swan Song
Seven-time Olympic gold medal winner Katie Ledecky attended the Washington Nationals’ season finale Sunday. Ledecky, who recently announced that she is moving her training from Stanford University to the University… Read More
Northwest Hammers Walter Johnson 74-0 to Remain Undefeated
The Northwest Jaguars were not very hospitable hosts Friday night crushing Walter Johnson 74-0. The Jaguars led 33-0 at the end of the first quarter and 61-0 at the half. They… Read More
#ReConnectMoCo: Win Prizes for National Book Month
Connect Montgomery — which consists of Montgomery County’s PEG channels including MyMCMedia — has ongoing social media contests that offer Montgomery County residents a chance to go outside and explore… Read More
Hogan Clarifies Booster Shot Eligibility in Response to ‘Confusing’ Federal Guidance
Gov. Larry Hogan clarified COVID-19 booster shot eligibility in Maryland as he said the federal government has been offering confusing guidance. “There has been limited, confusing and contradictory guidance from… Read More