The Pulse: a December of hope & healing
As Montgomery County closes out a year marked by political turmoil, economic uncertainty and systemic challenges within the community, The Pulse dedicates its final episode of the year to something… Read More
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The Pulse: Fired, Furloughed & Fed Up, Former Federal Workers Speak Out on Job Crisis
It’s no secret that widespread federal job losses have been hitting Montgomery County residents hard. More than 4,000 residents lost their “good government jobs” in the first half of 2025,… Read More
Laura Stewart One of Three to Unseat Incumbent Board of Education Members
Laura Stewart, who garnered 57% of the votes registered for the Montgomery County Board of Education’s District 4 seat, told MCM Wednesday that there is a lot of work to… Read More
Maryland Receives Federal Funding to Ensure Internet Access For All
Proposals for Maryland’s Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) plan were approved by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration Wednesday, Gov. Wes Moore announced. Therefore, Maryland… Read More
Montgomery County Has Lots to Lose if Government Shuts Down
According to Montgomery County Councilmember Kate Stewart, “A government shutdown will have a direct, detrimental and oversized impact on all of metropolitan Washington.” In her role as Metropolitan Washington Council… Read More
Thousands of Residents Would Be Affected if Government Shuts Down
The federal government is heading toward a shutdown that could throw many county residents out of work or expect them to continue working without pay, according to U.S. Rep. Jamie… Read More
Public Food Assistance Benefits Plummet as Food Prices Rise
Updated at 12:25 p.m. with comments from Manna Food Center Mary Simons of Rockville has known homelessness and hunger during her 69 years. But for the past six years, she… Read More
MCPS Has Received About 70 Unaccompanied Minors in Last Few Weeks, Albornoz Says
Over the last few weeks, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has received about 70 students who MCPS believes are unaccompanied minors, Council Vice President Gabe Albornoz told reporters during a… Read More
Winter Storm Causes Delays and Closings Friday
The National Weather Service expects light freezing rain and snow to end Friday as the storm gradually moves out of the area but warns that untreated roads will remain icy… Read More
What’s Closed, What’s Open Thursday
Thursday’s winter storm is forecast to include snow, sleet and freezing rain throughout the day making surfaces and roads slick and treacherous. This is causing closings and delays across the… Read More
‘We Need More Damn Vaccines’: Hogan Says Shortage Will Last for Foreseeable Future
“The basic problem is pretty simple: we need more damn vaccines,” Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said at a press conference Tuesday. He said every state, county and city in the… Read More
What’s Closed, What’s Open After Wednesday’s Winter Weather?
Wednesday’s winter storm that left a wintry mix of snow and ice in the area is causing closings and delays across the county. The Maryland State Police’s snow emergency plan… Read More