5 Things to Know Today, April 27, In Montgomery County
Today is Tuesday, April 27 and it is Babe Ruth Day—a day especially important for Marylanders since the baseball legend was born in Baltimore. Anyway, here are five things worth… Read More
County Council Considers New Reopening Guidelines
As vaccination rates continue to increase and COVID-19 cases trend downward in Montgomery County, local leaders are considering easing some restrictions this week. “The county council acting as the Board… Read More
Museum Honors Josiah Henson who Escaped Slavery in Montgomery County
The Josiah Henson Museum and Park opened April 23. It walks you through the life of Henson on the North Bethesda property where he was enslaved. Born into slavery in… Read More
Takoma Park Police Collects Over 300 Pounds of Medicines
Takoma Park Police collected 339 pounds of expired and unused medicines during Nationwide Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Chief Antonio DeVaul thanked those who participated, stressing that this program prevents… Read More
The Latest COVID-19 Numbers in Montgomery County and Maryland
Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics for April 26 Since Friday, April 23, the Maryland Department of Health has reported 238 new cases of COVID-19 in Montgomery County — 96 Saturday, 86… Read More
Silver Spring-Based Researchers Looking for Volunteers for COVID-19 Vaccine Trial
Researchers at the Silver Spring-based Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) are looking for volunteers to participate in a Phase 1 clinical trial of a new type of COVID-19… Read More
MoCo Eats Week Spotlights Local Eateries, Offers the ‘Ultimate Foodie Experience’
Visit Montgomery and Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) are hosting MoCo Eats Week. The event began April 23 and continues through May 3 and is described as “the ultimate… Read More
Blog: 5 Strategies To Reduce Investment Taxes
With the tax talk out of Washington signaling higher tax rates on both earned income and investment income, investors would be wise to consider some tax moves. Higher taxes on… Read More
SBN At-Home: America’s Small Business Community
Julie Verratti joins Kelly Leonard for MyMCM’s April episode of Small Business Network at Home. The series of monthly sessions facilitated by Leonard address topics of interest to small business… Read More
Nine MCPS Students Awarded Corporate-Sponsored National Merit Scholarships
Nine Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) seniors from five high schools have been awarded corporate-sponsored scholarships in the first round of the annual National Merit Scholarships. These scholarships, which range… Read More
Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Seven Museums to Reopen in May
The Smithsonian announced Friday that it will be reopening seven of its museums along with the National Zoo starting early May, a long-awaited and eagerly anticipated decision since the closing… Read More
City of Takoma Park Proposes Property Tax Increase
The Takoma Park City Council is holding two public hearings on Wednesday, April 28 to discuss the proposed FY22 tax rate and budget. At the hearings, the city will propose… Read More