Montgomery Community Media

Some Montgomery County Police Officers are in the nation’s capital today assisting other law enforcement agencies during the Presidential Inauguration. According to a Tweet, MCPD has participated in the historic event for several administrations. The officers will work with D.C. Police, U.S. Capitol Police, and other law enforcement agencies to ensure a safe 59th inauguration […]

Montgomery County health leaders are considering making some COVID-19 vaccination clinics mobile in an effort to accommodate senior citizen communities. The county is currently in Phase 1A of vaccine distribution, and people who are 75-years-old and up will be included in Group 1B. Residents that are 65-years old and up are included in Phase 1C. […]

Montgomery County has received 19,800 doses of the Moderna vaccine – and administered 14,952 of those as of Thursday. Local health officials say all of the allotted doses are expected to be administered by Friday, Jan. 15. The county is currently in Phase 1A for vaccine distribution, consisting of frontline health care workers, staff and […]

Montgomery County Public Schools delayed the return to in-person instruction until March 15, 2021 because specific health metrics have not been met. MCPS Superintendent Dr. Jack Smith held a virtual media briefing on Wednesday to discuss the plan for students’ return to in-person learning. School district officials shared their COVID-19 vaccination plan. People under the age of […]

The Montgomery County Board of Education voted unanimously for MCPS officials to go back into the community to seek additional input regarding the School Resource Officer (SRO) Program. During a virtual board meeting on Tuesday, members discussed options including: keeping the existing SRO Program, getting rid of it, or modifying it. Some members have expressed […]

The return to in-person learning for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has been delayed from Feb. 1, to March 15, 2021, but only if health metrics are met or guidance on the COVID-19 vaccine distribution is adjusted. MCPS Superintendent Dr. Jack Smith, along with Deputy Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight, made recommendations regarding the return to […]

Today is Tuesday, Jan. 12, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. COVID-19 Testing: Free COVID-19 testing is available throughout the county at nine testing sites today. The schedule of clinics may be found here. 2. Virtual Employment Expo: If you are over 50-years-old and looking for employment, a virtual Employment Expo […]

Many people are still trying to process what happened in Washington D.C. on Wednesday when a pro-Trump mob stormed the U.S. Capitol building. A US Capitol police officer died Thursday from injuries sustained during the attack. Four other people died Wednesday. Police fatally shot one woman as she forced entry into the building, and three […]

Today is Friday, Jan. 7 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1.COVID-19 Vaccine Info: The Montgomery County website just launched a link where residents can sign up to receive vaccine updates. Click here for more information. Good morning Montgomery County! ☀For the latest information about the #COVID19 vaccine, visit the County's website.💉 […]

As of Jan. 5, the Montgomery County Health Department has received 12,900 COVID-19 vaccine doses in three allotments. According to local health officials, a total of 4,047 doses have been administered so far to eligible people in the Phase 1A criteria. “These do not include the doses that have been sent directly to the hospitals and […]