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Montgomery County Government Closed Friday to Observe Juneteenth Holiday
Montgomery County announced their offices will be closed Friday, June 18 in observance of the new federal holiday, Juneteenth. Thursday, President Biden signed into law Juneteenth as a national holiday… Read More
Rockville to Celebrate Juneteenth for First Time
This year, Rockville will officially celebrate June 19, or Juneteenth, for the first time in its history. Juneteenth celebrates June 19, 1865, when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to… Read More
Montgomery County to Host Juneteenth Celebration at BlackRock in Germantown
Montgomery County announced that it’s holding its 24th Juneteenth Celebration at the BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown on June 19 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The event… Read More
City of Rockville Unanimously Votes to Officially Recognize Juneteenth as a Holiday
Rockville’s City Council voted unanimously on Monday to recognize Juneteenth as a citywide holiday. Juneteenth is a commemoration of the Union army arriving in Texas to emancipate slaves on June… Read More
‘That’s the Sad Part About the Education System’: Residents Discuss Juneteenth’s Importance
Residents at Lake Needwood in Derwood spoke to MyMCMedia about the importance of Juneteenth, the day commemorating the official emancipation of all enslaved Black people in the U.S. On June… Read More
Commemoration of Juneteenth Takes on Added Significance in 2020
Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, the day that slavery officially ended. It is the oldest, nationally celebrated remembrance of the ending of slavery in the United States. The day celebrates emancipation and… Read More
Sandy Spring Slave Museum Honors Juneteenth with Virtual Celebration
The Sandy Spring Slave Museum and African Art Gallery is hosting a virtual Juneteenth celebration at 7 p.m. Thursday. Those who attend will enjoy special performances, and learn about the… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, April 23, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, April 23, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. County Council: The county council will meet today starting at 12:45… Read More
Office Cleaners Ratify 4-Year Contract
Office cleaner members of SEIU 32Bj ratified a four-year contract with Washington Service Contractors Association and will receive a pay increase as well as other benefits. By the end of… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, June 21, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, June 21, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. How Freedom Came to Maryland: At 7 p.m., learn how emancipation in Maryland differed from other… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, June 20, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, June 20, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council: Montgomery Council Session starts at 9:00 a.m. with a Proclamation recognizing Elder Abuse Awareness… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, June 16, In Montgomery County
Today is Friday, June 16 and it’s the last day of school for MCPS students. Here are 5 things to know and the 10 day weather forecast as we head… Read More