5 Things to Know Today, May 17, In Montgomery County
It’s Friday, May 17, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Bike to Work Day: The annual event hosted by Commuter… Read More
Concejo Vota para Aprobar Acuerdo Preliminar de más de $7 Mil Millones para el Presupuesto
El Concejo del Condado de Montgomery alcanzó un acuerdo preliminar de $7.1 mil millones del presupuesto Operativo par el Año Fiscal 2025 y $5.84 mil millones del Programa de Mejoras… Read More
‘Contemporary Conversations’ Series Continues with Renowned Poet Mahogany L. Browne
The Montgomery County Public Libraries’ (MCPL) Contemporary Conversations series continues with the Lincoln Center’s first-ever poet-in-residence Mahogany L. Browne on Monday, June 3. The free event, titled “Chlorine Skies and… Read More
AAPI Heritage Month Event Happening Sunday in Germantown
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, and on Sunday residents can join a celebration in Germantown. The third annual event is 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Seneca… Read More
Proceso para Contar Papeletas de Votación por Correo va al Menos Hasta el 24 de Mayo
El proceso para contar las papeletas por correo de las Elecciones Primarias continuará al menos hasta el 24 de mayo, pero puede llevar más tiempo. Si una boleta enviada por… Read More
Randolph Road Safety Improvement Project Receives $100,000
The National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board awarded $100,000 for a design project to improve safety along Randolph Road. The project includes the development of preliminary engineering designs on Randolph… Read More
Caring For Your Mental Health
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. A man named Clifford Beers, who founded Mental Health America, established the month in 1949. The goal was to raise awareness, reduce stigma,… Read More
Nature Forward Executive Director Announces Retirement
After serving two decades at Nature Forward, Executive Director Lisa Alexander announced she is stepping down in January of 2025. She called her years at Nature Forward, which previously was… Read More
Black Bear Sightings in the County on the Rise
According to Jonathan Trudeau, the Game Mammal Section Director at the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), black bears are native to Maryland and not just indigenous to our Western… Read More
Libraries Announce ‘Adventure Starts Here’ Summer Reading Challenge
Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) announced the launch of its annual Summer Reading Challenge with the theme “Adventure Starts Here” for children, teens, and adults. The challenge will kick off… Read More
Court Affirms Order Denying Opt-Outs for LGBTQ Storybooks in Schools
The Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday to uphold another court’s order denying families an opt-out option for LGBTQ+ storybooks in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) curriculum. In… Read More
B-CC High School on Lockdown After Reported Threat
Update: per County police, the reported threat has been determined to be unfounded. B-CC is no longer on lockdown. The remainder of the school day has been canceled. Bethesda… Read More