Tom Perez, Former DNC Chair, Hints at Run for Maryland Governor
Tom Perez, who just ended his term as chair of the Democratic National Committee, said on the Bill Press Podcast Tuesday, that he’s considering a run for Maryland governor in… Read More
Blog: Teacher Tips: Keeping Students Engaged in Virtual Math Class
As an avid reader, writer, and English teacher, nothing used to scare me more than the possibility of having to cover an absent colleague’s math class. Like a fish out… Read More
Former Takoma Park Councilmember, Delegate Heather Mizeur Challenging Rep. Andy Harris
Heather Mizeur, former Takoma Park City councilmember and former state delegate representing Montgomery County, announced she is challenging Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD. 1) in 2022. In a video Thursday, Mizeur… Read More
Thursday Maryland Reports 2,190 New COVID-Cases, 326 in Montgomery County
Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics for Jan. 28 The Maryland Department of Health reported 326 new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County Thursday morning. The county’s cumulative case count is currently 58,011. Montgomery… Read More
Beltway Road Widening Project Would Add Four Toll Lanes
What started as 19 options to reduce traffic congestion on I-270 and I-495 has boiled down to one. State highway officials chose their preferred alternative which would add high-occupancy toll… Read More
Germantown Group Brings Storytelling to Isolated Seniors
Combine out-of-work artists due to the pandemic, a love of storytelling and a desire to help isolated senior citizens and the result is Story Tapestries of Germantown and the Maryland… Read More
Initial Unemployment Claims by County Residents Continue to Increase
Initial claims for unemployment filed by Montgomery County residents rose slightly during the week ending Jan. 23. Last week, 4,844 residents filed initial claims, according to the Maryland Department of Labor… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Jan. 28, in Montgomery County
Today is Thursday, Jan. 28 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Vaccine Information: Montgomery County is currently in Priority Group 1B of the COVID-19 vaccination process.… Read More
County Officials Address Confusion Surrounding Vaccine Preregistration Process
Montgomery County has moved into Priority Group 1B ‘Tier 1’ of the vaccination process, consisting of residents aged 75-and-older. Although residents are asked to preregister for the COVID-19 vaccine, there… Read More
Elrich Announces Johns Hopkins Partnership to Vaccinate Teachers, Residents
County Executive Marc Elrich announced that Montgomery County is teaming up with Johns Hopkins Medicine (JHM) to begin vaccinating eligible residents and Montgomery County Public Schools employees this week. The… Read More
On Social Media, Local Leaders Commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Wednesday is International Holocaust Remembrance Day, meant to commemorate victims of genocide by Nazi Germany. On Jan. 27, 1945, the Auschwitz concentration camp was liberated by Soviet troops. Wednesday marks… Read More
Ted Koppel: Local News is ‘More Important Than it Has Ever Been’
Ted Koppel, a television journalist best known for anchoring ABC’s Nightline from 1980-2005, decried the state of journalism today, saying people now can get on the Internet and write whatever… Read More