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
“The Pulse” on Location at Pike & Rose
In this special edition of “The Pulse,” Montgomery Community Media’s forthcoming weekly news magazine program, we took our show on the road, recording from the vibrant Pike & Rose in… Read More
Montgomery County Says It Can’t Supplement Federal SNAP Benefits Lost During Shutdown
The roughly 68,000 Montgomery County residents who receive monthly Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits will not have their cards refilled with any money for their November allotment as part of… Read More
Looming Shutdown Poses New Threats to Federal Employees
No region in the country has felt the loss of government jobs and contracts more than the DMV. That’s the conclusion of a report issued by Brookings and the Metropolitan… Read More
‘Hoping That Cooler Heads Will Prevail,’ Raskin Optimistic Government Shutdown Can Still Be Avoided
As Congressional leaders continue trying to work out a short-term spending bill and avoid a government shutdown, U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-8) remains concerned but cautiously optimistic. “I feel optimistic,… Read More
Government Shutdown Averted at 11th Hour
President Biden signed a short-term bipartisan spending bill hours before the midnight deadline that averts a government shutdown. Earlier, the Senate voted to pass the bill following the House’s vote… Read More