Montgomery Community Media

Social distancing has become the new norm as we conform to life during the coronavirus pandemic. Although schools and public facilities are closed, some Montgomery County offices remain open for business and a few operations are continuing. However, officials say residents should expect changes to public services. Below is an updated list of closures throughout the […]

El Sapo Cuban Social Club in Silver Spring is feeding seniors citizens in need. Life as we know it has changed since the recent coronavirus outbreak, and senior citizens are more at risk than the general population. Health officials have asked everyone including the vulnerable population to stay home, and limit social interactions. That’s why […]

A group of local teens have taken matters into their own hands when it comes to helping the vulnerable population during the coronavirus outbreak. “Teens Helping Seniors” is an organization that aims to provide no-contact grocery deliveries to senior citizens, and those who are at risk of going outside during these troubling times. Montgomery Blair […]

The pedestrian who was hit by a car in the White Oak area on Thursday afternoon has died. 65-year-old David Rafael Velasquez of Silver Spring succumbed to his injuries on Thursday evening at a local hospital. According to a Montgomery County Police Department press release, an investigation revealed that a car that was traveling south […]

Although most members of the local faith based community are partaking in social distancing recommendations, they are still accommodating their followers during the coronavirus outbreak. Due to recent CDC guidelines, many places of worship including churches, synagogues, and mosques have resorted to virtual online services. Officials have urged people to stay home to help slow […]

Today is Thursday, March 19 and here are five things to be aware of in Montgomery County. 1. It’s The First Day of Spring: Despite the stress and anxiety caused by the coronavirus outbreak, there’s still a reason to smile 😊. Spring has arrived earlier this year making it the earliest in more than 100 […]

Local hospitals are gearing up and taking new measures as the number of COVID-19 cases grow. Tents are being installed to triage coronavirus patients so that other patients and staff can be protected. Local officials have made it clear that there is no need for people to be alarmed by the tents being installed outside […]

When it comes to combating the spread of COVID-19, needs are changing everyday. In Maryland, Gov. Larry Hogan says the state is looking for help from the Federal government but also taking matters into their own hands. The Maryland Emergency Coronavirus Response Team is actively working on surge plans, social distancing efforts, ways to ramp […]

The COVID-19 pandemic is not stopping some people from celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. This year, things are being done differently due to parade cancellations and social distancing recommendations implemented by health officials. Some people across the world are celebrating the lucky holiday virtually! The uplifting content is being shared on Twitter and other social media […]

During a press conference on Tuesday, Gov. Larry Hogan said there are 57 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Maryland. That’s a 54% increase since Monday, making it the largest one day jump the state has experienced so far. There are more than 130 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Washington region officials say. Montgomery County’s […]