Several Injured in Vehicle Collision Along Route 27 in Damascus
Ridge Road at Bloom Drive in Damascus is temporarily closed in both directions due to a two vehicle collision involving a pick up and dump truck. At around 9 a.m.… Read More
Join the Conversation on Racial Equity: ‘I’m Very Optimistic About Our Future’
MCM’s #SeeMeMontgomery asked county leaders to join the conversation about racial equity. Councilmember Gabe Albornoz shared this experience with MCM. DESCRIBE A RACIAL EXPERIENCE HERE AND SHARE YOUR STORY WITH… Read More
Five Things to Know for July 16 in Montgomery County
It’s Thursday, July 16, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. COVID-19 Test Options: There will be a free COVID-19 testing clinic available in White Oak today. Although… Read More
10 Takeaways from MCPS’ Online Discussion About Its Recovery Plan
On Wednesday, Montgomery County Public Schools’ leadership team held a virtual conversation about about its coronavirus recovery plan for the upcoming academic year. On Saturday, MCPS released a 21-page report… Read More
Longtime Radio Voice of Washington’s NFL Team Abruptly Retires
Just three days after firing two members of their personnel department and two days after announcing that they will change the team’s controversial name, the Washington NFL team’s tumultuous offseason… Read More
A ‘Massive, Sophisticated Criminal Enterprise’: Maryland Uncovers Huge Unemployment Fraud Scheme
The state of Maryland uncovered a “massive, sophisticated criminal enterprise” of unemployment insurance fraud, Gov. Larry Hogan announced at a press conference Wednesday. He said the crime involves widespread identity… Read More
Elrich: ‘Our Target is to Test as Many People as We Can Possibly Test’
During his weekly virtual media briefing on Wednesday, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich addressed continued COVID-19 testing efforts. “We continue to increase our testing…our target is to test as many… Read More
Blog: Small Business Financing: Securing a Loan
At some point, most small business owners will visit a bank or other lending institution to borrow money. Understanding what your bank wants, and how to properly approach them, can… Read More
Parents Respond to MCPS Re-Opening Recovery Efforts
Some parents are speaking out now that Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent, Dr. Jack Smith, announced the district’s initial considerations and plans for the upcoming school year. The MCPS Fall… Read More
MCPS Plans to Announce Potential Date for Returning to School Buildings on Aug. 6
School officials plan to announce a date on which they hope students will begin phasing back into school on Aug. 6, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Dr. Jack Smith… Read More
Trump Administration, ICE Drop Student Visa Rule Threatening International Students
The Trump administration announced Tuesday that it would rescind its July 6 policy prohibiting international students on an F-1 visa whose college courses are fully online from remaining in the… Read More
In PBS Newshour Appearance, Montgomery College President Discusses COVID-19 and Racism
Montgomery College President, Dr. DeRionne Pollard, spoke with PBS Newshour about the challenges her community college students face with online learning and the impacts of current racial issues. She expects… Read More