‘Not Going to be Easy’ Dealing with Volume of Layoffs, Elrich Says
It is going to take a couple of days before it is clear how many county residents lost their jobs Tuesday, County Executive Marc Elrich said. Leaders spoke out Tuesday… Read More
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Leaders Respond to Mass Layoffs at Health Agencies in County
On Tuesday, leaders responded to the administration’s mass layoffs of federal health and human services employees — including workers at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in White Oak. “Donald… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, April 2, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, April 2, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. Route 29 Traffic Safety Operation: Police and partnering agencies will… Read More
Hearing Questions Putting Fired Federal Workers at Front of Hiring Line
Several questions arose during a public hearing for a bill that would enable county residents laid off recently by the federal government to move to the front of the line… Read More
‘We Are Here’: Community Celebrates Transgender Day of Visibility
Monday was the annual International Transgender Day of Visibility. Community members and organizations gathered in Bethesda to celebrate the transgender community. MCM stopped by the event Monday afternoon at the… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, April 1, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, April 1, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. Cherry Blossoms:Â Cherry blossoms hit peak bloom in D.C. on Friday,… Read More
Women Celebrate Power of Mentorship For Future Generations
On Friday at the Silver Spring Civic Building, County Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles led the third annual Women’s History Event. The theme was Moving Forward Together: Women Educating and Inspiring Generations.… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, March 31, In Montgomery County
It’s Monday, March 31. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. Council President Briefing: Council President Kate Stewart will hold a media… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, March 28, In Montgomery County
Here’s what’s happening today, Friday, March 28, and this weekend in Montgomery County: 1. USG Open House: The Universities at Shady Grove (USG) will host an in-person open house on… Read More
Arrests Made After ‘Retail Blitz’ at Bethesda Safeway
Police said five people were arrested last Thursday in a “retail blitz” at Safeway on Bradley Boulevard in Bethesda. At about 12:30 p.m. March 20, two suspects went into the… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, March 27, In Montgomery County
It’s Thursday, March 27, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council Committee Meetings: Committees will review numerous capital projects, including the Olney Community Building, Montgomery… Read More
Former NIH Director Says ‘Gray Cloud is Looming’ Over Agency
Amid layoffs and funding cuts made by the federal administration, former National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Dr. Francis Collins said it is a “remarkably difficult time” for the agency.… Read More