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Manna Food Center will be opening another pantry at 12301 Old Columbia Pike in Silver Spring. The new Manna Food [East County] Center will offer several important breakthroughs like a new, more accessible choice pantry to meet the needs of people who experience hunger in communities such as Aspen Hill, Burtonsville, Colesville, and Silver Spring. […]

Detectives with the Montgomery County Police Department are investigating an assault that took place inside a brow salon at Westfield Wheaton Mall. On October 1, police say three adult females who work at the Brow Art Salon located inside the mall were approached by the male suspect at the front counter. During the interaction, surveillance […]

Today is Thursday, Oct. 10 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County.  1. It’s World Mental Health Day: Annually, World Mental Health Day raises awareness and mobilizes efforts to support mental health. When everything seems dark – it's important to appreciate the sparkles of light. It can be almost anything: A call […]

Having a Real ID compliant driver’s license or ID card will be necessary to board commercial aircraft or gain access to federal facilities starting Oct. 1, 2020. MyMCMedia spoke with Chrissy Nizer, an administrator for the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), to gain a better understanding of what people need to know in order to […]

On October 31 a sexual assault took place in the boys’ locker room at Damascus High School. Since then, Montgomery County Public Schools has taken immediate steps to ensure the safety and security of students participating in athletic and extracurricular programs. An external review of after-school supervision at high schools throughout the county was just […]

The October 2018 sexual assault that took place in the boys’ locker room at Damascus High School led MCPS to take immediate steps to enhance the safety and security of students, especially those participating in athletic and extracurricular programs. Monday morning, Montgomery County superintendent of schools Jack Smith sent out a letter to the MCPS […]

Montgomery County Council introduced a Zoning Text Amendment for Telecommunications Towers throughout the county on Tuesday. The proposed amendment would do many things including allowing certain telecommunications towers as limited or conditional use in certain residential zones. Officials with the Federal Communications Commission [FCC] believe that greater capacity is needed to meet future demands of […]

Candidates in the 2019 city of Rockville election participated in a debate during a forum presented by the Rockville Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday. Rockville voters will decide between two candidates for Mayor, and 13 candidates for four Council seats in the first-ever Vote by Mail city election. Rockville City Hall will be the only […]

Montgomery County continues to combat the national vaping crisis through legislation. A newly introduced set of bills is aimed to reduce the access county youth have to e-cigarettes. This week, Bill 32-19, Health and Sanitation-Flavored Electronic Cigarettes was introduced, and officials say it would prohibit manufacturers from distributing flavored e-cigarettes to certain retail stores. This […]

Today is Thursday October 3, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Active Aging Week Continues: Montgomery County government invites residents to participate in the second annual Active Aging Week, which is part of a national initiative to promote healthy lifestyles. This year’s theme is “Redefining Active.” Activities include walks, fitness […]