Shri Mangal Mandir Temple Hosting Free Food Distribution
Shri Mangal Mandir Temple in Ashton is hosting a free food distribution for anyone in need on Sunday, June 21 and 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., as long… Read More
County Council Approves $10 Million in Emergency Funding for Child Care
The Montgomery County Council has approved a $10 million emergency relief fund for child care centers impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Child care programs across the county have been shuttered… Read More
Newly Introduced $10.5 Million Appropriation Addresses Food Insecurity in the County
A newly introduced $10.5 million special appropriation could help alleviate the issue of food security and also support local food banks, restaurants and farmers. Today the Council introduced a special… Read More
Council Considers Hiring Civilian Police Chief
The County Council introduced a bill on June 16 that would create a new assistant chief of police position which would be filled by a civilian. The job of the… Read More
Maryland’s COVID-19 Positivity Rate Drops Below 6%; Montgomery County Cases Near 14,000
Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics Wednesday morning the Maryland Department of Health reported 13,819 cases of COVID-19 in Montgomery County, which is a 0.8% increase from the 13,709 cases reported Tuesday.… Read More
Shepherd’s Table Distributing Free Food Throughout June
Free prepared meals will be distributed every Monday, Wednesday and Friday for the rest of June at North Gate Local Park in Aspen Hill. The Shepherd’s Table organization, in partnership… Read More
Hogan to Time Magazine: Defunding Police is a ‘Terrible Idea’
Governor Larry Hogan, during an interview for Time Magazine’s Time100 Talks on June 11, said that defunding the police was “a terrible idea.” The statement was made after interviewer Katie… Read More
Join the Conversation on Racial Equity: ‘I Don’t Think Folks of Color Have to…Prove That Racism is Real.’
MCM’s #SeeMeMontgomery asked residents to join the conversation about racial equity. Here’s one of the experiences shared with MCM. DESCRIBE A RACIAL EXPERIENCE HERE. SHARE YOUR STORY WITH MCM. JOIN THE CONVERSATION.… Read More
Five Things to Know for June 17 in Montgomery County
Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Wednesday, June 17. 1. Virtual Youth Town Hall: Montgomery County Recreation will hold a youth town hall from 7-8:15 p.m. to… Read More
Teens Arrested for Drawing Noose, Racial Graffiti at Whitman High
Three teenagers were charged in connection with spray painting a noose and a racial slur at Walt Whitman High School on June 13. Two of those involved are juveniles. Officers… Read More
Update: Street Construction to Start in Gaithersburg Thursday
The City of Gaithersburg sent out an update Wednesday saying that construction is now set to begin on Thursday, weather permitting. Update! Planned microsurfacing work is now scheduled to begin… Read More
MCPD Begins New Policy Requiring Officers to Intervene When Witnessing Excessive Force
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) implemented a new policy on Thursday that requires officers to “stop or attempt to stop” other officers they witness using excessive physical force, according… Read More