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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Holiday Schedule for Juneteenth
Montgomery County government posted the following holiday schedule for Monday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth: County Offices — closed. MC311 — closed. State offices and courts — closed. State… Read More
Jawando, Council Commemorate Juneteenth
County Councilmember Will Jawando led a council proclamation commemorating Juneteenth on Tuesday. Jawando said Juneteenth has been celebrated by African Americans as a “second independence day,” and formally recognizes the… Read More
Concerts, Celebrations Planned for Juneteenth in Montgomery County
Concerts, art exhibits, scavenger hunts, historical presentations, film screenings and more are planned in celebration of Juneteenth, the date 158 years ago when federal troops went to Galveston, Texas to… Read More
Scotland Community Preparing Festivities, Fundraising on Juneteenth
A three-day Juneteenth celebration featuring music, a day of service, races, classic car show, baseball game and film festival is being readied for June 17-19. The proceeds from the events,… 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
Nancy Navarro es Premiada por su Trabajo sobre la Equidad Racial
El Museo y Galería de Arte Sandy Spring Slave rinde homenaje a la concejal Nancy Navarro por su trabajo, logros y compromiso de promover la equidad racial. Durante la celebración… 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
What’s Open, What’s Not for Juneteenth Holiday
Montgomery County government has posted the following holiday schedule for Monday, June 20 in observance of Juneteenth: County Offices — closed. State offices and courts — closed. State Motor Vehicle… Read More
Nancy Navarro Honored for Work on Racial Equity by Sandy Spring Slave Museum
Sandy Spring Slave Museum and Art Gallery pays tribute to Councilmember Nancy Navarro at its Juneteenth Celebration for her work, achievements and commitment to advancing racial equity. During the museum’s… Read More
Weekend Roundup: 9 Things to Do in Montgomery County
Welcome to our Weekly Roundup of events in Montgomery County. Here’s 9 things to do this weekend, June 16–19. 1. Lancaster Dutch Market Chicken BBQ: The Lancaster County Dutch Market… Read More