Montgomery Community Media

It is Tuesday, Sept. 28 and it is World Rabies Day, which was started in 2007 as a global health observance intended on raising awareness about preventing the spread of rabies. And here are five things to know today in Montgomery County. 1. Council in Virtual Session: Montgomery County Council meets virtually at 9 a.m. The […]

Sept. 24, 2021 marks the quasquicentennial, or 125th anniversary, of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s birth. Indeed, the “Great Gatsby” author has been buried in Rockville for more than 80 years. For the rest of eternity, F. Scott Fitzgerald rests at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Cemetery, sharing the same plot of land with his wife Zelda, where […]

It’s time to take out old Earth, Wind & Fire records because it’s the (sort of) official day of dancing in September. Did you remember, tonight will be the 21st night of September? Clouds are in today’s forecast, but maybe we can change that by chasing the clouds away with our hearts ringing and souls […]

Friday afternoon, county health officials offered free vaccinations outside of Afrikutz Barber & Beauty Shop in Silver Spring. Residents who received a free vaccine also received a free haircut. The initiative was aimed at closing the COVID-19 vaccination gap between Black residents and white residents. Black residents currently have a vaccination rate 3% lower than […]

A visitation to pay respect to the late Patricia O’Neill, who died Tuesday at 71, is set for Saturday, according to her obituary. The family of O’Neill has suggested, in lieu of flowers, that the public honor her memory by making a contribution to the Montgomery County Public Schools Educational Foundation. The MCPS Educational Foundation […]

In Montgomery County, between 8,000 to 9,000 children do not attend school on a regular basis. State’s Attorney John McCarthy suspects that this number has increased significantly because of the inequities exacerbated by the pandemic, like food insecurity, the digital divide, lack of childcare, and much more. On Tuesday, McCarthy visited Rockville to speak to […]

It is Tuesday, Sept. 14, and it is National Ants on a Log Day. To celebrate, get a piece of celery, rub peanut butter on it, and add raisins. Voila! As you enjoy your healthy snack, here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council in Session: Montgomery County Council is back from its […]

The U.S. Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough joined U.S. Rep. David Trone (D-District 6) and U.S. Sen. Chris Van Vollen (D-Md.) for a tour of Montgomery County Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Gaithersburg. The leaders had a roundtable discussion, which was closed off to members of the media, focusing on veteran mental health issues such as […]

Montgomery County Public Schools sent a letter to the community on Thursday announcing several updates to the schools’ coronavirus response. One update dealt with students, ages 12 and up, planning to participate in winter and spring athletics. Moving forward they will be required to get the coronavirus vaccine. In the letter, MCPS outlined seven pieces […]

Looking for a new place to cheer on the Washington Football Team? Sports & Social officially opens at Pike and Rose in North Bethesda just in time for the NFL kickoff. The new sports bar and entertainment venue, part of a chain, has brought 80 new jobs to Montgomery County and continues to grow its […]