Understanding Children’s Mental Health
From the start children’s health is often measured by physical growth. How many pounds they weigh, how tall they are. But as the medical field now recognizes children’s mental health… Read More
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Celebrating the County’s Nurses
Florence Nightingale, Clara Barton, and Mary Breckinridge are among some of the most famous nurses in U.S. history. During the month of May, people across the country honor these pioneers… Read More
Gaithersburg Offers Free Deck Inspection In May For Building Safety Month
May is Building Safety Month, and the City of Gaithersburg is offering free deck inspections for residents of single-family homes within city limits. The initiative is led by the City’s… Read More
Reservations Open in May For School and Government Facility Use
Residents who want to reserve public spaces for events, meetings or programs will soon have their chance, as the reservation window opens in early May. According to the Community Use… Read More
Free Residential Deck Inspections Available in May
Homeowners can get free residential deck maintenance inspections throughout May as part of the county’s “Building Safety Month” campaign. The theme for this year’s safety month campaign is “Mission Possible”,… Read More
Visit Montgomery Celebrates May as Discover MoCo Month
Visit Montgomery is sponsoring May as Discover MoCo Month, its largest initiative for the tourism and hospitality industry with four weeks of programs to recognize small businesses and entrepreneurs. Each… Read More
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. The country first observed the date in 1949 to educate the public about mental illness and reduce the stigma surrounding conditions such as… Read More
Online Self-Defense Workshops for Women Scheduled for April and May
The Montgomery County Commission for Women will host eight online Self-defense Awareness and Familiarization Exchange (S.A.F.E.) seminars throughout April and May, according to a Montgomery County press release. The seminars… Read More
One Suspect Arrested, Two Wanted for Wheaton Home Improvement Scam
One suspect was arrested for involvement in a home improvement scam that occurred in May in Wheaton. Two suspects remain at large. In May, the 4th District Patrol Investigations Unit… Read More
Council Commemorates National Mental Health Awareness Month in May
During the pandemic, mental health issues and drug overdoses rose as did calls for help to Montgomery County’s mobile crisis team. Dr. Raymond Crowel, director of the county’s Department of… Read More
If You’re a Fan of the 80’s, the Heat Is On This Week
Summer does not officially begin until June 20 but folks in the DMV will get a sneak preview this week. Ready or not, temperatures will climb into the 8o’s Tuesday… Read More
It’s Mental Health Awareness Month, County DHHS Director Offers Advice for Pandemic
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Dr. Raymond Crowel, director of the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), offers his advice on coping with the ongoing COVID-19… Read More