Support the US National Team at These World Cup Watch Parties
The U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) continues their battle for their fifth World Cup title on Wednesday, July 26 at 9 p.m. in a game against the Netherlands. The USWNT… Read More
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National Call Your Doctor Day
Tuesday marks an important day on the calendar for women. It is National Call Your Doctor Day. The event is marked on the second Tuesday in June. It encourages women… Read More
Commander Speaks on Women in Policing as County Aims For More Representation
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has joined a national effort to recruit more women into policing. “When we think about policing, it remains a reflection of traditionally male gender… Read More
Maryland Ranks in Top 20 Best States for Working Moms
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 73% of women with children under the age of 18 were working in 2022. WalletHub ranked the 50 states and Washington, D.C. based… Read More
National Women’s History Museum Honors Local Civil Rights Legend Willie Pearl Mackey King
Willie Pearl Mackey King, who is from Montgomery County, was a honoree at this year’s National Women’s History Museum gala. King received the Women Making History Award for dedicating her… Read More
Third Quarter Outburst Propels Maryland into Elite 8
For the first time since 2015, Maryland is Elite 8 bound. The Terps beat Notre Dame 76-59 behind 18 points apiece from Diamond Miller and Shyanne Sellers in Greenville, SC. Miller and… Read More
Women’s Legislative Briefing Will Focus on Protecting Democracy
The 2023 Women’s Legislative Briefing takes place on Sunday, Jan 29 from 12:30 to 5 p.m. and registration is underway. The 43rd annual briefing will center on women and protecting… Read More
If Voting Holds, Next County Council Will Likely Feature More Women
If results from early and primary day voting remain constant, the Montgomery County Council could have as many as seven women filling the 11 seats. Six of the seven district… Read More
State’s Attorney McCarthy Won’t Cooperate in Abortion Access Investigations
Maryland State’s Attorney for Montgomery County will not cooperate with any states attempting to get information about women coming to Maryland for abortion access, where it is legal. State’s Attorney… Read More
Celebrate Women’s History Month with Upcoming Events
March is Women’s History Month. To celebrate, here are a few events occuring this month in Montgomery County. Montgomery County Commission for Women is hosting its fifth annual “Girl Power… Read More
Maryland Ranks 7th Best State for Women
WalletHub ranked the 50 states and Washington D.C. based on a variety of criteria to determine the most women-friendly states. Maryland was ranked 7th best. The top ten states in… Read More
Women’s Legislative Briefing To Focus on Voting
The Women’s Legislative Briefing will be held virtually this Sunday from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. With “Voting Women Change Everything” as its theme, the 42nd annual briefing will center… Read More