Five Things to Know for June 10 in Montgomery County
Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Wednesday, June 10. 1. Bethesda Streetery: Several streets in Downtown Bethesda will be closed to traffic starting today for the… Read More
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Council Introduces Resolution Declaring Racism a Public Health Emergency
Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando introduced a resolution to declare racism a public health emergency at a council meeting Tuesday. He discussed the killings of black people, like George Floyd,… Read More
County Public Libraries Condemn Racial Injustice, Introduces ‘Anti-Racist Reads’ Book Lists
Montgomery County Public Libraries issued a statement promoting racial equity and introduced new “Anti-racist Reads” book lists for the community. The message, released by MCPL Director Anita Vassallo on behalf… Read More
MCPD Issues Statement on George Floyd Killing
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) released a statement Monday in response to the killing of George Floyd. “We, the leaders of the law enforcement community of Montgomery County, are… Read More
Retirees Support Black Lives Matter Protesters While Social Distancing
Retirees at the Asbury Methodist Village in Gaithersburg came out to show support for Black Lives Matter protesters on Sunday. The retirement community is across the street from Lakeforest Mall,… Read More
4th Grader: ‘It’s Not Fair That Black People Keep Dying’
A Black Lives Matter protest began at Lakeforest Mall Sunday, and protesters marched to Olde Towne Gaithersburg. “It’s not fair that black people keep dying,” said Marley, a fourth grader… Read More
Olney Medical Workers Pay Homage with ‘White Coats for Black Lives’ Demonstration
Dozens of Medstar Montgomery medical workers in Olney participated in a “White Coats for Black Lives” demonstration Friday afternoon. For 8 minutes and 46 seconds, the medical community took a… Read More
‘This Was a Murder in a Police Uniform’: Hogan Addresses George Floyd Killing
“This was not just a bad cop or bad policing, this was a murder in a police uniform, right? This is beyond anything you can possibly imagine.” Gov. Larry Hogan… Read More
Navarro: ‘This is a Transformational Moment in This Country’
Councilmember Nancy Navarro, who last year spearheaded Racial Equity and Social Justice legislation in Montgomery County, talked to MyMCMedia about the protests against racism and police brutality that are happening… Read More
Jawando to Introduce Legislation Declaring Racism a Public Health Emergency
Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando plans to introduce a resolution this week that will declare racism a public health emergency in the county. In a tweet, he stated, “We are… Read More
Hoy: “Conversaciones Sinceras Sobre Raza” en Silver Spring
Hoy 28 de octubre, el Consejo Asesor de la Comunidad de Fe del Ejecutivo del Condado de Montgomery (FCAC) tendrá la primera de una serie de “Conversaciones sinceras sobre la… Read More
County Executive’s Faith Council to Hold ‘Candid Conversations on Race’
On Oct. 28, the Montgomery County Executive’s Faith Community Advisory Council (FCAC) will have the first in a series of “Candid Conversations on Race.” The event is free and open… Read More