County Responds to Rise in COVID-19 Cases
As COVID-19 case numbers rise, county leaders say they continue to work with local hospitals to make sure they are prepared. During the county’s weekly virtual COVID-19 media briefing, Health… Read More
Avoiding Scams During the Holidays
Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) wants residents to be wary during the holidays of suspicious phone calls and emails. Phishing, smishing, and vishing are terms consumers must familiarize… Read More
Auto Thefts in Montgomery County Up 21% Compared to 2019 Statistics
As of Oct. 31, auto theft is up 21% in Montgomery County from what it was as of the same date last year, according to Montgomery County Police 6th District… Read More
Cuidado con las Estafas que Comienzan en Redes Sociales
La Oficina de Protección al Consumidor del Condado de Montgomery (OCP) advierte a los usuarios sobre los estafadores que se están aprovechando de las personas que están ahora más conectadas… Read More
Phased Return to In-Person Learning for MCPS Students Being Discussed
Montgomery County Board of Education tentatively approved Montgomery County Public Schools’ (MCPS) framework for students to return to in-person learning starting in January. According to an MCPS community update letter, the… Read More
Board of Education Hires Firm to Conduct Anti-Racist Audit
Members of the Montgomery County Board of Education unanimously agreed to spend $455,000 to hire an anti-racist audit consultant for one year. Mid-Atlantic Equity Consortium of Bethesda was awarded the… Read More
Dentista Advierte sobre el Riesgo de Descuidar la Salud Oral por Miedo al Covid-19
La Doctora Debbie Armellini, especialista en salud dental dice que muchos de sus pacientes se han preguntado sobre si visitar a un dentista sigue siendo seguro en medio de la… Read More
Montgomery Parks to Host Gobbler Fun Run and Walk
Looking to burn some extra calories before Thanksgiving? Montgomery Parks is hosting their first Gobbler Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Black Hill… Read More
Demolition Begins at Old Seneca Valley High School Building
On Monday, demolition began at the old Seneca Valley High School building in Germantown. The new building, which sits on the same site, was set to open this school year,… Read More
Former Tuskegee Airman, Bethesda Resident Continues Dream Week with NASA Honor
Originally Published Feb. 6, 2020 Brig. Gen. Charles McGee, a former Tuskegee Airman and Bethesda resident, is having a very memorable week. Sunday he took part in the Super Bowl… Read More
UPDATE: Pop Up Beer Garden is Now Cancelled
Update (Nov. 12): The Pike District Pop Up Beer Garden is now cancelled, according to the event’s website. The cancellation is for the concern of the safety and health of… Read More
Council Enacts Bill to Prevent Workplace Discrimination and Promote Fair Screening
Montgomery County Council unanimously enacted Bill 35-20 on Nov. 10, an expansion of the previous bill, Ban the Box. This new legislation prohibits background checks into certain types of arrests… Read More