5 Things to Know Today, April 20, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, April 20, and it is National Weed Day. Two years ago, MyMCM visited Zen Leaf in Germantown to learn about medical cannabis. Here’s a look back at that… Read More
Montgomery County Council
Jawando Plans to Continue Virtual Stories Throughout Term on Council
Since the start of the coronavirus closures in March 2020, Councilmember Will Jawando has been live streaming videos of himself and guests reading children’s books. “Virtual Storytime with Councilmember Jawando”… Read More
Jawando y Rice: Grupo de Trabajo para Tratar el Tema de la Presencia Policial en las Escuelas
Los concejales del condado de Montgomery Will Jawando y Craig Rice anunciaron que convocarán un grupo de trabajo para desarrollar profesionales de salud mental y otros servicios de apoyo en… Read More
Jawando, Rice Announce Task Force to Find Student Support Alternatives for Police Presence in Schools
Montgomery County Councilmembers Will Jawando and Craig Rice announced they will convene a task force to grow mental health professionals and other support services in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS),… Read More
Gayles and Hogan Disagree on Main Cause of Increased COVID-19 Related Hospitalizations
Montgomery County Council sat as the Board of Health to get COVID-19 updates from local health officials on Tuesday. County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles says although test positivity rates… Read More
County Council Seeks Applicants for Seats on Public Election Fund Committee
The county council is calling for applications to fill three seats on the Public Election Fund Committee by 5 p.m. on April 12. One of the vacancies is due to… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, April 6, In Montgomery County
Today is Tuesday, April 6, and it is National Library Workers Day. To celebrate, thank a Montgomery County librarian for forgiving nearly $700,000 worth of library late fees and fines.… Read More
Council to Discuss Police-Student Incident Shown in Recently Released Body Camera Video
The Montgomery County Council will hold a discussion Tuesday afternoon regarding Montgomery County Police Department’s (MCPD) response to a 2020 incident — in which body camera footage shows officers screaming… Read More
Net Benefit: Relaxation of COVID-19 Guidelines Brings Basketball Back to County Parks
Following Montgomery County council’s updated COVID-19 guidelines, basketball is no longer considered a high-risk sport. As a result, staff from Montgomery County Parks will be spending the next three weeks… Read More
Hucker, Van Hollen Discuss How American Rescue Plan Will Benefit Residents
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen joined Montgomery County Council President Tom Hucker during a virtual media briefing on Monday to discuss the American Rescue Plan Act. The legislation provides additional relief… Read More
Football is Back After Unanimous Vote by County Council
Football in full gear is back. Friday afternoon, members of the Montgomery County Council unanimously approved guidelines that let the already-shortened three-season high school season go on, although it is… Read More
Council to Review Future of High School Football Friday
After hearing from many constituents and following a March 14 rally by high school football players, members of the Montgomery County Council agreed Tuesday to relook at its decision to… Read More