Local Politicians Jumping on Barbie Bandwagon
Moviegoers know the opening of the Barbie movie this week is the cultural event of the summer. Everyone it seems wants to jump on the Barbie bandwagon. Even politicians. Ken-ergy… Read More
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Jawando, Council Commemorate Juneteenth
County Councilmember Will Jawando led a council proclamation commemorating Juneteenth on Tuesday. Jawando said Juneteenth has been celebrated by African Americans as a “second independence day,” and formally recognizes the… Read More
MCPS Announces Commencement Schedules and Guest Speakers
Nearly 12,000 Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students will receive high school diplomas in commencement ceremonies beginning next week. The high school commencement season begins Wednesday, May 31, and will… Read More
Councilmembers, MCEA, Realtors Explain Their Views on 2024 Budget
County councilmembers are expected to vote May 25 on the Fiscal Year 2024 $6.7 billion budget. About half of those dollars are slated for the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS).… Read More
‘A Unique Opportunity, It’s a Generational Change’: Jawando Runs for Open Senate Seat
County Councilmember Will Jawando announced his run for U.S. Senate on Tuesday. “I think this is a unique opportunity, it’s a generational change,” Jawando told MyMCM on Tuesday. “Senator Cardin… Read More
Jawando Anuncia su Candidatura al Senado de EE. UU.
El concejal del condado de Montgomery, Will Jawando, anunció el martes por la mañana que se postula para el Senado de los Estados Unidos. There’s a Big Lie in America… Read More
Jawando Announces Run for U.S. Senate
Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando announced Tuesday morning that he is running for the U.S. Senate. There’s a Big Lie in America — and it’s not about the 2020 election.… Read More
Traffic Stops Act Debated at Council Meeting
In February, Councilmember Will Jawando introduced a bill to address the racial inequities in traffic stops. Bill 12-23 known as the Safety and Traffic Equity in Policing (STEP) Act was… Read More
Foro Bilingüe sobre Fentanilo Atrae a Cientos de Personas
Padres, abuelos, adolescentes y tutores llenaron el gimnasio de la Escuela Secundaria Paint Branch de Burtonsville, el sábado. El tercero de la serie de Foros Familiares sobre Fentanilo permitió a… Read More
Council Unanimously Votes to Reaffirm James Hedrick to Planning Board
On Tuesday the County Council unanimously voted to reaffirm James Hedrick to the Planning Board. “The Council reaffirmed our support for Mr. Hedrick because his insight and housing expertise have… Read More
Bilingual Fentanyl Forum Draws Hundreds
Parents, grandparents, teens and guardians filled the gym at Burtonsville’s Paint Branch High School Saturday. The third in the series of Family Fentanyl Forums allowed the audience to break out… Read More
El Concejo Considera Aumentar el Impuesto Único a los Compradores de Viviendas
El Concejo del Condado de Montgomery presentó un proyecto de ley el martes para aumentar el impuesto a los nuevos compradores de viviendas. El dinero recaudado ayudaría a cubrir los… Read More