Schools Closed on Tuesday
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will be closed on Tuesday. Offices will open two hours late. 11-12 month employees may telework according to MCPS. School and community activities are canceled… Read More
Jawando Pulls Tipping Bill, Plans ‘Full Press’ for Passage Statewide
Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando has been pushing for a bill that would change the way tipped workers are compensated, enabling workers to be paid minimum wage without including their… Read More
Ending Childhood Hunger Discussed on MLK Jr. Day
“Tens of thousands of Montgomery County residents are hungry and don’t know when they will have their next meal,” according to Councilmember Will Jawando. “It’s just unjust, and it’s wrong.”… Read More
Winter Weather Advisory in Effect
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Winter Weather Advisory overnight for Montgomery County that will be in effect until 7:00 a.m. Tuesday. Snow fell overnight and a total accumulation… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Jan 15, In Montgomery County
It’s Monday, Jan. 15, and today is Martin Luther King Jr Day. It looks like a cold day with a chance of snow, as we honor the Civil Rights leader.… Read More
Rockville Kicks Off Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
The City of Rockville began its week of service and celebration in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Saturday. Mayor Monique Ashton, councilmembers and the city’s Human Rights Commission presented… Read More
Montgomery County ICYMI News Roundup Jan. 8-12
Here are five top news items from the week of Jan. 8. 1. Bailey on Verge of Becoming County’s First Black Fire Chief: ‘The Significance Of It Isn’t Lost On… Read More
Clases Gratuitas de Computación Virtuales y Presenciales
El Centro de Recursos para Inmigrantes de Gilchrist ofrece clases de computación gratuitas, tanto virtuales como presenciales. Las clases en línea se imparten mediante la plataforma Zoom. Las clases presenciales… Read More
Dave’s Hot Chicken Reportedly Coming to White Oak
Dave’s Hot Chicken is reportedly coming to White Oak. A franchisee has signed a lease for space at the White Oak Town Center, the Washington Business Journal reported Tuesday, and… Read More
3 Inmates Die of Apparent, Unrelated Medical Emergencies
Three unrelated deaths so far this year occurred within in the Montgomery County Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation facilities, officials reported. While the deaths are still being investigated, corrections department… Read More
Free Computer Classes Offered by Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center
The Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center is offering free computer classes, both virtual and in-person. Online classes are taught using the Zoom platform. The in-person classes are taught in East County… Read More
Eventos para Honrar el Legado de Martin Luther King Jr.
El Día del Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. se celebra el tercer lunes de enero de cada año para honrar la vida del líder de los derechos civiles. El feriado… Read More