County Honors 6 Living Legends Friday
The 8th annual presentation of the African American Living Legend Awards kicks off the county’s 26th annual celebration of Juneteenth, Friday, June 16. County Executive Marc Elrich will present the… Read More
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Westfield Montgomery Hosts Lunar New Year Celebrations
Westfield Montgomery mall kicked off the Lunar New Year Sunday with a festive celebration full of modern and time-honored traditions. Hosted in partnership with the Chinese Culture and Community Service… Read More
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrates Contributions of County’s Growing Community
Hispanic Heritage Month — recognizing the many contributions and diverse cultures of Hispanics in the U.S. — is celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. In 1968, Congress authorized President… Read More
Juneteenth Celebration Showcases ‘Black Montgomery County In Its Authentic Self’
On Saturday, the local community gathered for Montgomery County’s 25th Juneteenth celebration. “Today you’re going to see, then, Black Montgomery County in its authentic self,” said Jim Stowe, director of… Read More
Community Gathers for Juneteenth Celebration in Germantown
Residents joined Montgomery County’s 25th Juneteenth celebration Saturday at the BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown. This is the first year Juneteenth is both a national and county paid holiday.… Read More
25th Annual Montgomery County Juneteenth Celebration Features Awards and Events
The 7th annual presentation of the African American Living Legend Awards kicks off the county’s 25th annual celebration of Juneteenth. County Executive Marc Elrich will present the African American Living… Read More
MCCPTA Awards Ceremony Recognizes Outstanding Educators
Montgomery County Council of Parent Teacher Associations (MCCPTA) recently presented their annual awards ceremony. Watch the entire ceremony here. A full list of winners follows the video. Reflections Awards… Read More
Elrich: This Weekend We Celebrate Being ‘Freer From the Virus Than We’ve Been”
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich says this Independence Day will be freer than the last. “This weekend we’re celebrating being a little bit freer from the virus than we’ve been,”… Read More
Montgomery Parks Adds Selfie Stands Throughout the County
In celebration of National Selfie Day on Monday, Montgomery Parks announced the installation of 16 new selfie stands at 13 scenic park locations. The wooden stands have two different ledges… Read More
‘103 Years Young’: Green Celebrates Special Day with Another Birthday Car Parade
Ida Pearl Green turned 103 years young on June 18. To put 103 years in perspective, Green has been around for two World Wars, two pandemics and seven cycles of… Read More
Coronavirus Prompts Alternative Fourth of July Celebrations
COVID-19 has forced many Fourth of July celebrations to cancel or go virtual, and Montgomery County is urging residents to celebrate at home. To help the county do so, County… Read More
102 Years Young: Drive-By Parade Celebrates North Potomac Woman’s Birthday
North Potomac resident Ida Pearl Green turned 102 years young on Thursday. Green’s family and friends honored her with a drive-by parade, honking, cheering and shouting “I love you’s” to… Read More