Montgomery Community Media

Montgomery College (MC) President DeRionne Pollard emailed the school community a “Coronavirus Update” Monday evening. Pollard said in the email that the college has been in contact with Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) after learning about a student who reported being in contact with others who were “exhibiting flu-like symptoms.” Since […]

It’s Tuesday, March 10, and it’s the Jewish holiday Purim, which is also known as the Festival of Lots. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council in Session: Montgomery County Council meets this morning at 9:30 a.m. at the Council Hearing Room in Rockville. The council will be giving proclamations recognizing […]

After a coronavirus patient was said to have attended a public event Feb. 28 at The Village at Rockville, the retirement community released a statement saying that “potential exposure during this event was low.” Kyle Hrebren, executive director at The Village Rockville, said in a statement that the retirement community would “remain diligent in taking […]

Former Democratic presidential candidate John Delaney (D-Md.) officially announced his endorsement of former Vice President Joe Biden on Twitter Friday. Delaney — the former congressman from Potomac — dropped out of the presidential race in January, days before the Iowa caucuses. Now, the Democratic primary — which started out with a crowded field of candidates — has […]

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is holding a news conference Friday at 10 a.m. to provide an update about the three confirmed coronavirus cases in Montgomery County. The three cases are the only confirmed cases in Maryland. The news was announced Thursday evening and led Gov. Larry Hogan to declare a state of emergency. Montgomery County […]

Montgomery County Public Schools released a statement Thursday evening announcing schools would remain open after Gov. Larry Hogan confirmed the first three cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Maryland are from Montgomery County. Because of these cases, Hogan declared a state of emergency Thursday evening. State officials do not believe the three patients have had any […]

Joann Woodson spent years investigating contributions black residents made in Clarksburg’s development since the 1800s. Because of her research as president for the Clarksburg Historical Society, two new elementary schools were named after her ancestors: Snowden Farm Elementary School and Wilson Wims Elementary School. Through her work with Clarksburg Historical Society, Woodson, a lifelong resident […]

There’s more bad news for local news in Montgomery County. The Town Courier, an independent newspaper in Gaithersburg, announced it is “closing up shop” after 17 years. A statement from the editor posted on The Courier’s website on Feb. 20 says, “The Town Courier will be suspending publication to reorganize. We want to thank local […]

It’s Wednesday, March 4 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Charter Review Commission Seeks Public Input: From 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Council Office Building’s 3rd floor hearing room in Rockville, the public is invited to participate in a listening session to discuss the make-up of the Montgomery County […]

Montgomery County Police Department has arrested a Takoma Park man for making threats against John F. Kennedy High School in Wheaton. Police say Jason Salinas, 20, made threats against the students, staff, and teachers at Kennedy on Feb. 13 and Feb. 14. Police say officers from the Wheaton district immediately investigated threats after a 2:21 […]