5 Things to Know Today, July 6, In Montgomery County
Today is Tuesday, July 6 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Libraries Reopen: The last seven Montgomery County Public Libraries reopen today. They are the… Read More
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Guide to 4th of July Celebrations in Montgomery County
Guide to 4th of July fireworks shows, festivals, and other celebrations in and around Montgomery County There are many reasons to celebrate the Fourth of July this year. Montgomery County… Read More
County’s Mass Vaccination Site Closing: ‘Maryland is Squarely on the Road to Recovery’
After about three months of operation, Montgomery County’s only COVID-19 mass vaccination site is closing Friday. “Thanks to your tireless work, new cases are on a downward trend and we… Read More
Elrich: This Weekend We Celebrate Being ‘Freer From the Virus Than We’ve Been”
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich says this Independence Day will be freer than the last. “This weekend we’re celebrating being a little bit freer from the virus than we’ve been,”… Read More
Alcohol Beverage Services Offering Limited Edition Drinks For 70th Anniversary
Montgomery County’s Department of Alcohol Beverage Services is marking its 70th anniversary with the release of three limited edition products. Starting July 2, a specially designed beer and two whiskeys… Read More
Leaders Celebrate Minimum Wage Increase, Stress That the ‘Fight for 15’ is Not the End
Montgomery County’s minimum wage has finally reached $15 an hour for large employers with at least 51 employees. July 1 marked another annual incremental increase in minimum wage, which began… Read More
Gaithersburg-Bred Rapper Logic: ‘I’m Back’
Following his retirement last year, rapper Sir Robert “Bobby” Bryson Hall II, more commonly known as “Logic” dropped what was said to be his final album. Almost a full year… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, July 1, In Montgomery County
Today is Thursday, July 1, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1.Minimum Wage Increase: County Executive Marc Elrich will be joined by State and local officials, along… Read More
Police Audit Recommendations Address Mental Health Response, Use of Force, Training
Montgomery County leaders released recommendations from a preliminary audit of the county police department (MCPD) during a press conference Wednesday. County Executive Marc Elrich commissioned the independent audit as part… Read More
‘Into the Ether’ Written by County Resident Features Local Landmarks and Restaurants
Looking for a good beach read with some local flavor? “Into the Ether,” a crime thriller written by Chevy Chase resident David Sherer, might just fill the bill. The novel,… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, June 30, In Montgomery County
Today is Wednesday, June 30, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Vaccine Clinic for MCPS Students: From noon to 7 p.m., the county will hold… Read More
Person Struck, Killed by Freight Train Near Overpass in Gaithersburg
A CSX freight train struck and killed a person in Gaithersburg on Saturday night, a spokesperson confirmed in a statement. At around 10:19 p.m., a train struck a person on… Read More