5 Things to Know Today, Feb. 2, In Montgomery County
Today is Tuesday, Feb. 2. On this day in 1862, slavery was abolished in Washington D.C.; on this day in 1914, Ernest Just, one of the first Black scientists to… Read More
Council President Hucker: County is Reviewing Indoor Dining Restrictions
Montgomery County Council President Tom Hucker said at a media briefing Monday that as coronavirus cases are going down, the county is consulting with health officials about possibly easing indoor… Read More
‘A Heaviness of Existing’: Gayles Discusses Navigating Life with Weight of Racism
“For my colleagues who don’t look like me, let me explain it to you.” During a virtual discussion about health, racial justice and COVID-19 with Montgomery College President Dr. DeRionne… Read More
Weather Delays COVID-19 Vaccine Shots for Some County Residents
Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services had to cancel COVID-19 vaccine appointments Monday due to winter weather and hazardous road conditions. Dr. Raymond Crowel, the director of Montgomery… Read More
Rep. Trone: Relief for State, Local Governments is Nonnegotiable
U.S. Rep. David Trone (D-Md. 6) joined County Council President Tom Hucker at a media briefing Monday to discuss how the Biden administration would work with Montgomery County. Trone discussed… Read More
SBN At-Home: Why Black Businesses Matter
Bola Audena, Tony Parchment, and C. Marie Taylor join Kelly Leonard for MyMCM’s February episode of Small Business Network at Home. The series of monthly sessions facilitated by Leonard address… Read More
Weather Advisory Extended as Wintry Mix Continues
The National Weather Service (NWS) extended its winter weather advisory for parts of Montgomery County to last until 9 a.m. Tuesday. NWS said additional snow accumulation of up to two… Read More
Tributo Virtual para Honrar a Afroamericanos de Montgomery que Sirvieron al País
La Comisión de Asuntos de Veteranos del Condado de Montgomery está honrando a 29 miembros del servicio militar y veteranos del condado con tributos virtuales para marcar el Mes de… Read More
Black Artists in Montgomery County: Cynthia Farrell Johnson
As a diplomat, Cynthia Farrell Johnson traveled all over the world, picking up inspiration for her art along the way. Reporter Diane Roberts heard the stories firsthand from Johnson in… Read More
Hogan Proclaims February as Black History Month in Maryland
In a proclamation Monday, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan recognized Feb. 2021 as Black History Month in the state. “When we celebrate Maryland’s Black history, we celebrate the shared history of… Read More
Private Schools Plead to Receive Vaccine at Same Time As Public Schools
When asked why public school employees are receiving COVID-19 vaccines and nonpublic school employees are not, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich said it was up to Gov. Larry Hogan to… Read More
Montgomery County Records 190 New COVID-19 Cases Monday, 12 Deaths Since Friday
Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics for Feb. 1 Since Friday, Jan.29, the Maryland Department of Health has reported 847 new cases of COVID-19 in Montgomery County — 402 Saturday, 255 Sunday… Read More