5 Things to Know Today, May 3, In Montgomery County
Today is Monday, May 3, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council Committee Work: The Education and Culture committee meet at 1:30 p.m. to continue… Read More
Funk Gets the Call, Selected by L.A. Rams in NFL Draft
Like many football players, Maryland running back Jake Funk dreamed of the moment from a very young age. On Saturday, his dream became a reality when he got the call… Read More
County Hosting Virtual Series for Mental Health Awareness Month
Montgomery County will be hosting a virtual series called Healing and Holding On – One Conversation at a Time for the Community, in honor of mental health awareness month which starts… Read More
High Winds Cause Damage, Power Outages Across the County
Emergency crews received more than 100 calls across the county Friday evening regarding weather-related incidents. Between the hours of 5-6:30 p.m., fire and EMS personnel were called for numerous brush… Read More
Ashman Introduces Authors Featured in Virtual Gaithersburg Book Fest
Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman spoke to MyMCM about the authors who are involved in the the month-long virtual Gaithersburg Book Festival. The Gaithersburg Book Festival officially kicks off Saturday and… Read More
Newly Elected MCPS Student Member of the Board Hana O’Looney Shares Education Priorities
Richard Montgomery High School junior Hana O’Looney has been elected the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB) for the 2021-2022 school year. O’Looney’s… Read More
Sardi’s Chicken Restaurants to Go Offline May 5 to Pay Tribute to CEO
Sardi’s Chicken — which has restaurants in Gaithersburg, Olney, and Takoma Park — will close on Wednesday, May 5 to honor the passing of its late CEO and co-founder, Philip… Read More
‘Streetery on Gibbs’ Opens in Rockville Town Square
Rockville Town Center is making it easier to dine outside. The City of Rockville closed Gibbs Street and partnered with Federal Realty to create Streetery on Gibbs in Rockville Town… Read More
Olney Manor Recreational Park to Host ‘Paint With Your Pup’ Event
Montgomery Parks is hosting a Paint with your Pup event at Olney Manor Recreational Park on May 15. The event will be taking place during National Pet Month. Dogs and… Read More
Flushable Wipes Cause Sewer Overflow in Silver Spring
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) stopped a sanitary sewer overflow in a wooded area of Silver Spring on April 20. The overflow occurred at the 300 block of Hillsboro Drive,… Read More
Asante Reflects on Tenure as Student Member of the Board During Pandemic
Nick Asante, 18, is a long-time fan of singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. Although he joked that his friends make fun of him for it, he’s a proud “Swiftie” — so much… Read More
Departing Montgomery College President Dr. Pollard: ‘She Has Been An Amazing Leader’
Montgomery College President Dr. DeRionne Pollard announced this week that she has accepted a position as President of Nevada State College in Henderson, NV. Montgomery College Board of Trustees member and… Read More