Local Authors Dive into Suburban Drama
Authors Aggie Blum Thompson and Christine Gunderson joined moderator Liza Achilles for a conversation at the Gaithersburg Book Festival on Saturday, May 17. Both writers live in the D.C. suburbs… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, May 27, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, May 27, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Juneteenth Festival: The Scotland Juneteenth Heritage Festival — said to… Read More
National Fire Training Academy Reopens in Emmitsburg
Last Thursday, Senator Chris Van Hollen and U.S. Representative April McClain Delaney announced the reopening of the National Fire Training Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Van Hollen and Delaney pushed back… Read More
Celebrating the County’s Nurses
Florence Nightingale, Clara Barton, and Mary Breckinridge are among some of the most famous nurses in U.S. history. During the month of May, people across the country honor these pioneers… Read More
Councilmember Dawn Luedtke Tells MCM about Her Favorite Teacher
May is Teacher Appreciation Month, so MCM asked some of your favorite County Councilmembers to tell us about a teacher they still appreciate to this day. District 7 Councilmember Dawn… Read More
Council Offers United in Service Webinar Wednesday May 28
On Wednesday, May 28, the latest in the series of United in Service webinars created to support federal workers past and present will be held at 7 p.m. on Zoom.… Read More
6-Day Scotland Juneteenth Festival Set for Next Month
The Scotland Juneteenth Heritage Festival — said to be the largest Juneteenth celebration in the DMV — returns next month with six days of events honoring Black history and freedom.… Read More
U.S. Representative Ivey Travels to El Salvador on Behalf of Abrego Garcia
According to multiple news sources, Prince George’s County U.S. Representative Glenn Ivey (D-4) flies to El Salvador on Friday to intervene in the unlawful extradition of his constituent Kilmar Abrego… Read More
FDA Aprueba la Vacuna Contra COVID-19 de Novavax
La Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos (FDA) aprobó la vacuna contra la COVID-19 de Novavax, llamada Nuvaxovid, pero con ciertas restricciones. La decisión de la FDA se produjo el viernes… Read More
MCPS Announces Graduation Schedule
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has announced the full schedule of graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2025. Ceremonies will take place from late May through mid-June at venues across… Read More
Councilmember Natali Fani-Gonzalez Tells MCM about Her Favorite Teacher
May is Teacher Appreciation Month, so MCM asked some of your favorite County Councilmembers to tell us about a teacher they still appreciate to this day. District 6 Councilmember Natali… Read More
County Republicans Respond to Approval of County Budget
On Thursday, the County Council unanimously approved a $7.6 billion dollar budget for the next fiscal year. In the days leading up to this vote, the Council rejected two proposals… Read More