MCPS Board of Education Members Sworn In
The two returning and two new Montgomery County Board of Education members were sworn in Thursday and immediately took their seats. Board President Brenda Wolff from District 5 and Karla… Read More
El Condado Honra el Día Mundial del SIDA Comprometiéndose a Reducir las Tasas de VIH
El Día Mundial del SIDA se conmemoró el jueves en el Centro Cívico de Silver Spring con pruebas de VIH gratuitas, premios a héroes anónimos y el compromiso de reducir… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Dec. 2, In Montgomery County
Today is Friday, Dec. 2. Here is the 10 day forecast and 5 things to know today as we head into the weekend. 1. Quince Orchard Wins State Title: For… Read More
Back-to-Back: Quince Orchard Wins Second Straight State Title
For the second year in a row, the Quince Orchard Cougars (14-0) are Maryland’s class 4A state champions. Led by running back Iverson Howard and a stout defense, Quince Orchard… Read More
Meet ‘The Six’ New Women Councilmembers
In what was a historic election for the county and the County Council, six women were elected to serve the now 11-member legislative body for the next four years. They… Read More
Elrich Praises Fire and Rescue Service for ‘Incredible Response and Recovery Effort’
County Executive Marc Elrich thanked Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) for its “incredible response and recovery effort” following a plane crash Sunday in which a small aircraft with… Read More
In the Giving Spirit? Pay it Forward at One of These Holiday Drives
As winter holidays approach, many county institutions are hosting food, clothing and donation drives to give back to the community throughout December. Browse below for some of the ongoing holiday… Read More
Montgomery County Honors World AIDS Day by Pledging to Reduce HIV Rates
World AIDS Day was commemorated Thursday at the Silver Spring Civic Center with free HIV testing, awards to unsung heroes and a commitment to reduce new HIV cases in Montgomery… Read More
How to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
The holiday season has officially begun. And for many of us the urge to consume all the tasty treats the season offers means we will eat and drink more than… Read More
County Launches Transportation Grant Programs for Vulnerable Residents
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) launched two grant programs Tuesday designed to increase transportation services for vulnerable residents – amounting to $800,000. The funding from the county’s operating… Read More
‘A Very Unique and Unusual Situation’: Piringer Says Best Outcome Occurred in Plane Crash Rescue
On Sunday, a small plane with two occupants crashed into power lines in Gaithersburg and was caught in a tower. The occupants were rescued around midnight, hours after the crash… Read More
MCM’s Party With a Purpose Honors Non-Profits, Officials
During MyMCM’s first annual Party with a Purpose Wednesday night in the Silver Spring Civic Center, outgoing Nancy Navarro was saluted for her 13 years on the county council receiving… Read More