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Monday marked the first day of school for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). Nearly 160,000 students returned to classrooms, while about 3,000 remained on the virtual learning platform. MCPS officials say there are several precautions to ensure the safety of all students and staff amid the COVID-19 pandemic. At Richard Montgomery High School in Rockville, […]

Montgomery County recently launched an employee COVID-19 vaccination and testing plan. According to officials, all county employees who are not vaccinated yet will have to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test weekly. “This is an important step in keeping our county employees and residents safe,” said Montgomery County Council President Tom Hucker during his […]

Today is Thursday, Aug. 26 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Summer of Peace Event: The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Street Outreach Network will host the 2021 Summer of Peace event today at the Plum Gar Community Recreation Center in Germantown from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. […]

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Interim Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight joined the county’s weekly COVID-19 virtual media briefing on Wednesday to lay out back-to-school plans. Dr. McKnight sheds more light on what the school system has in place to keep students and staff safe amid the pandemic.   MCPS officials say there are several precautions […]

Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles commented on his resignation during a virtual media briefing on Wednesday. Dr. Gayles alluded to political backlash as one of the factors that led to his decision to resign from his position. Meanwhile, County Executive Marc Elrich publicly praised Dr. Gayles for his courage and leadership during the COVID-19 […]

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) teachers returned to classrooms this week. During “Pre Service Week,” teachers, counselors, and staff get ready for the first day of school on Monday, Aug. 30. MCPS Communications Supervisor Gboyinde Onijala sets the stage for the first day of school:   See related posts below: MCPS Interim Superintendent Dr. McKnight: […]

Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) students will be returning to in-person instruction next week. With COVID-19 cases on the rise, many parents have concerns about how the school district will manage amid the pandemic. MyMCM spoke with various parents to learn what fuels their concerns. See related posts below: MCPS Interim Superintendent Dr. McKnight: ‘Health […]

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will welcome more than 160,000 students next week when the school year kicks off. About 3,500 of those students applied for the school system’s virtual academy, according to MCPS officials. Meanwhile, the Montgomery County Data Dashboard shows that COVID-19 cases are increasing as the Delta variant runs rampant. MCPS Interim […]

The Montgomery County Board of Education held a meeting on Tuesday afternoon. The main topics of discussion on the agenda included public comments and the “Fall Return to School.” The board resumed in-person comments for the first time since the pandemic. Seven people commented in person, while eleven residents submitted video presentations. Public comment consisted […]

The surviving victims of the shooting at the Plum Gar Community Recreation Center in Germantown have been released from the hospital, according to Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) officials. Three juveniles and one adult were shot while on the outdoor basketball court at the recreation center on Wednesday night. 20-year-old Axel Trejos was killed as […]