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House Will Vote on Policing Act; Would Make it Easier to Prosecute Officers
On Thursday the House of Representatives will vote on the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020, a bill that aims to reform policing and hold officers accountable. If… Read More
Primary Vote Won’t Be Certified For More Than A Week
Lynne Harris and Sunil Dasgupta remain the two top vote getters for the Montgomery County Board of Election at-large seat, according to unofficial results from the June 2 primary election.… Read More
Five Things to Know for May 13 in Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, May 13. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Governor’s Press Conference: At 5 p.m., Gov. Larry Hogan will hold a press conference on stage… Read More
House Coronavirus Panel Demands Large Corporations Return PPP Loans
The House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis sent letters to five corporations demanding they “immediately return the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan it obtained.” On Friday, the subcommittee sent… Read More
Long Branch Organizes Meaningful Cinco de Mayo Takeout Tuesday
The Long Branch neighborhood of Silver Spring has organized an effort to support restaurants on Cinco de Mayo as well as to assist residents in need during the COVID-19 health… Read More
Maryland Public Schools to Continue Online Learning Through May 15
Maryland State Superintendent Karen Salmon announced during a news conference with Gov. Larry Hogan that Maryland public schools will continue to remain closed through May 15. Therefore, all Maryland public… Read More
Olney Grille Customers Start Fundraiser to Help Restaurant Staff
Loyal customers are lending a helping hand to the Olney Grille during this time of economic hardship. Since Gov. Larry Hogan announced that all restaurants in Maryland would need to… Read More
Five Things to Know for April 8 in Montgomery County
Today is Wednesday, April 8 and it marks the beginning of the eight-day Jewish holiday, Passover which commemorates the freedom of Israelites from ancient Egypt. Happy Passover to those celebrating!… Read More
Five Things to Know for March 31 in Montgomery County
Today is Tuesday, March 31, and it is Equal Pay Day. Here are five things worthy of your knowledge in Montgomery County. 1. Stay at Home: Gov. Larry Hogan, along with… Read More
Takoma Park’s Peace Ambassador, Pat Loveless, Passes Away
Takoma Park’s unofficial peace ambassador, Pat Loveless, passed away at the age of 64 on March 20. In May of 2010, Takoma Park City Council adopted a resolution declaring Loveless… Read More
Five Things to Know for March 23 in Montgomery County
Rain today with a high of 47 degrees, check out the weather forecast. Today is Monday, March 23 and here are five things you need to know in Montgomery County: 1.… Read More
State Sen. Will Smith Endorses Fellow Veteran Buttigieg
Maryland State Sen. Will Smith (D-Dist. 20) has endorsed former South Bend, Ind. Mayor Pete Buttigieg to become the Democratic presidential nominee. In a statement, Smith said, “Our country is… Read More