Takoma Park City Council Seeks Feedback on New Library Design
The City Council of Takoma Park is encouraging their residents to take a survey to help choose the exterior design of a new library. In order to move forward with… Read More
COVID-19 Cases in Montgomery County Continue to Climb
Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics On Friday morning the Maryland Department of Health reported 14,471 cases of COVID-19 in Montgomery County, which is an increase of 90 from the 14,381 cases… Read More
Five Things to Know for June 26 in Montgomery County
Today is Friday, June 26, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. LGBTQIA Webinar: The county planning department will hold a webinar called “Community Connectedness for… Read More
MCPL Hosting Online Meet-the-Author Event with Pulitzer Prize Winner Thomas Friedman
Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) will be hosting a virtual meet-the-author event with New York Times columnist, three-time Pulitzer Prize winner and bestselling author, Thomas Friedman. This event is scheduled… Read More
Hogan On COVID-19 Response: ‘We Have Led, and Will Continue to Lead’
Compared to other states, Maryland is better prepared for economic recovery thanks to its “early and aggressive actions,” said Gov. Larry Hogan during a COVID-19 update Thursday. “Our unemployment rate… Read More
Residents Reminded That All Fireworks Are Illegal in Montgomery County
As fourth of July approaches, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service officials are reminding residents that all fireworks, including sparklers, are illegal in the county. MCFRS Spokesperson Pete Piringer says,… Read More
Montgomery County Cancels Fourth of July Fireworks Displays
All public firework displays have been canceled for Montgomery County ahead of July Fourth due to ongoing coronavirus concerns. With social distancing and other restrictions still in effect to try… Read More
Montgomery County COVID-19 Metrics Continue Showing Hospitalizations Dropping
Thursday afternoon, Montgomery County released an update to the public health metrics being used to guide the reopening timeline. The county entered Phase 2 of the economic reopening on Friday,… Read More
Mayoría de Estudiantes Arrestados de MCPS son Afroamericanos Seguidos por los Hispanos
Cuarenta y cinco por ciento de los estudiantes de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS) arrestados en las instalaciones escolares durante el año escolar 2018-2019 eran afroamericanos, aunque… Read More
New County Task Force Answers Reopening Questions, Concerns
The Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management has established a new Q&A task force team to respond to the questions and concerns of residents about the Phase 2 re-openings. Montgomery County Emergency Management… Read More
Residents Can Now Apply For a Shared Street in Their Neighborhood
Montgomery County residents looking for extra space to walk or bike can submit a request for a shared street permit in their neighborhood. Montgomery County Department of Transportation’s shared streets… Read More
Montgomery Parks Hosting Virtual Pollinator Bingo Game
Montgomery County Parks will be hosting a free online pollinator bingo event for families to celebrate National Pollinator Week. The event is Thursday from 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and… Read More