County Libraries Go Fine Free to Ensure Equity
All current library fines for overdue books have been erased and new fines will not be levied as Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) go fine free as of Feb. 1.… Read More
Winter Weather Advisory Extended Into Tuesday Afternoon
The National Weather Service (NWS) extended the winter weather advisory for areas of Montgomery County to last until 1 p.m. Tuesday. NWS reported that parts of Montgomery County, Washington D.C. and… Read More
Monday’s Snowstorm Brings Delays Tuesday
Sunday’s winter storm that dumped two to three inches of snow on the area, followed by Monday’s mixed precipitation is causing closings and delays across the county. Federal agencies in… Read More
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