Protesters Rally in Chevy Chase for Reproductive Freedom
About 70 people gathered at a park on Shepherd Street in Chevy Chase, carrying signs for reproductive freedom, as they marched together for about one-half mile to the home of… Read More
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UPDATED: Inaugural Sensation Amanda Gorman’s Poetry Reading with Montgomery College Postponed
Update (1/27): Amanda Gorman’s virtual poetry reading with Montgomery College has been postponed due to a scheduling conflict, the college said in a message to students and employees Wednesday. The… Read More
Silver Spring Man Arrested for Alleged Participation in Capitol Mob
A “self-professed white supremacist” from Silver Spring was arrested Sunday on charges related to the Jan. 6 storming of the Capitol. Bryan Betancur faces charges including entering restricted grounds and… Read More
Hogan: State House Bulking Up Security as FBI Warns of Armed Demonstrations
Maryland State Police (MSP) is aware of online information about possible armed protests at state capitols, according to Gov. Larry Hogan’s office. An internal FBI memo warns that armed demonstrations… Read More
‘This Has Been Building’: Albornoz Says Wednesday’s Chaos Was Not a Surprise
Lawmakers were taken to secure locations Wednesday as a mob of President Donald Trump’s supporters charged into the U.S. Capitol building, empowered by Trump. Five people reportedly died as a… Read More
‘They Basically Didn’t Do Anything’: Elrich Criticizes Capitol Police Response to Mob
On Wednesday, the U.S. Capitol went under lockdown when supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the building. Five people reportedly died, including one Capitol Police officer. Officer Brian Sicknick died… Read More
MCPS Will Provide Support for Students Following Chaos in D.C.
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will offer safe spaces for students to discuss Wednesday’s events in Washington, D.C., when supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol building. In a… Read More
Gayles, County Back Down Over Virtual-Only Order for Private Schools
After a week-long back and forth over private schools, Montgomery County has backed down. On Friday, County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles rescinded his order to keep private schools virtual… Read More
‘Who Elected You?’: Parents Protest Gayles’ Order for Private Schools to Stay Virtual
Montgomery County residents rallied against the ordered closure of private schools by County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles at a protest Wednesday. It was organized by the “Open Montgomery County,… Read More
‘No Justice, No Peace’: Visuals From Black Lives Matter Protest in Gaithersburg
Black Lives Matter protestors gathered in Gaithersburg July 23 demanding justice for Breonna Taylor, Elijah McClain and other victims of police brutality. MyMCMedia covered the protest on social media. Here… Read More
County Has Not Seen Uptick in COVID-19 Cases Since Protests Began, Gayles Says
Montgomery County has not seen an increase in COVID-19 cases due to large-scale Black Lives Matter protests, said County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles. “What we have observed here is… Read More
Gayles and Hogan Encourage Protesters to Get Tested for COVID-19
Montgomery County Health Officer and Chief of Public Health Services Dr. Travis Gayles encourages residents who have attended Black Lives Matter protests to get tested for COVID-19 if they are… Read More