Blog: Facts About Capital Gains and Losses
When you sell a capital asset such as a home, household furnishings, and stocks and bonds held in a personal account, the difference between the amount you paid for the… Read More
Blog: Helping Children and Teens Use Commonly Available Tools to Be More Self-Sufficient
With the continued pandemic, most parents find themselves with their children and teens at home more than usual. In many instances, with balancing remote work and childcare responsibilities, it may… Read More
County Accepting Applications for Child Care Relief Fund
Montgomery County is accepting applications for its $10 million emergency relief fund starting Monday at 3 p.m. The Child Care Recovery Program is intended to offset reopening expenses and losses… Read More
Citing Safety Reasons, County Cancels Two Fourth of July Celebrations
Montgomery County announced that the annual Fourth of July celebrations “Germantown Glory” and “Mid-County Sparkles” have been canceled. Health officials decided the risk of spreading coronavirus at the large outdoor… Read More
MCPS Free Meals Program Will Continue Through the Summer
Montgomery County Public School will provide breakfasts and lunches at almost 100 locations beginning July 6. The meals are free to all Montgomery County children and MCPS students. The meals… Read More
County Health Officials Continue to Stress Importance of Face Coverings
The county has entered Phase 2 re-opening and local health officials are reminding residents about the importance of wearing face coverings. According to the CDC, a face covering is any paper or… Read More
Elrich: ‘The County Has Lost A True Champion For The People’
Dr. Sam Mukherjee, a longtime advocate and leader for the Asian American and Pacific Islander community, died June 18 at his home in North Potomac. “Dr. Mukherjee will be greatly… Read More
Blair High School Principal Acknowledges Social Media Posts About Sexual Assaults
Montgomery Blair High School Principal Renay Johnson sent a message Sunday to the Blair community about recent sexual harassment and assault allegations from students. Allegations from students across Montgomery County… Read More
Two Farmers Markets in Gaithersburg Will Reopen Week of July 6
Two Farmers Markets in Gaithersburg will be reopening the week of July 6. The Casey Market, now located at the Casey Community Center, and the Main Street Market will operate… Read More
Hola Montgomery Facebook Group Tops 1,000 Member Milestone
Montgomery Community Media (MCM) launched “Hola Montgomery” last year to better serve and to start a dialogue with Montgomery County’s Spanish-speaking community. Recently, the Facebook group that bears the same… Read More
Montgomery County Minimum Wage Will Increase on July 1
The minimum wage in Montgomery County will increase on Wednesday, July 1. A bill signed into legislation on November 17, 2017, raises the minimum wage each July 1 until it… Read More
Montgomery Parks Celebrating 30th Anniversary of ADA
Montgomery Recreation and Montgomery Parks are holding a virtual celebration in honor of the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act on Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.… Read More