Articles by Margaret Attridge

November 16, 2021 | Margaret Attridge

More Than 1,700 MCPS Employees Miss Deadline to Report Vaccination Status

More than 1,700 Montgomery County Public School employees have not reported their vaccination status as of Nov. 15, and the school district is extending their already-pushed-back deadline for reporting before issuing disciplinary measures. As of the morning of Nov. 15, 1,782 employees had yet to report their vaccination status, according to MCPS Director of Communications […]

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November 12, 2021 | Margaret Attridge

Thrive Montgomery 2050 Listening Sessions Set for End of November

The Montgomery County Council hosts a virtual listening meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. to get feedback on Thrive Montgomery 2050, an amendment on the 1964 General Plan, last updated in 1993. According to the Council, the listening session will accommodate both residents who are unfamiliar with the plan and those who “have […]

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November 12, 2021 | Margaret Attridge

Gaithersburg Election Results Certified, Ashman Reelected With Over 80% of the Vote

The Board of Supervisors of Elections officially certified Jud Ashman, Lisa E. Henderson, and Jim McNulty as the winners of the Gaithersburg municipal election for Mayor and City Council. Ashman, who has held the position of Mayor since 2014, won reelection with 81.36% of the vote, or 3,871 votes. Henderson received 2,780 votes (30.77%) in […]

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November 9, 2021 | Margaret Attridge

A Preview of the 2022 Montgomery County Legislation in the Maryland General Assembly

The Montgomery County Delegation in Annapolis submitted 27 pieces of legislation for the 2022 session of the Maryland General Assembly. It covers topics like police and traffic enforcement, the Board of Education, and voting. Interested residents can use each bill’s link to get more information, links to sign up to testify, and to track the […]

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November 5, 2021 | Margaret Attridge

“Beauty and the Beast” Reimagined at Olney Theatre

Update:  Friday night’s opening performance of “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast” has been cancelled for “a non-COVID-related health issue.” Tonight's preview performance of "Disney's Beauty and the Beast" has been canceled for a non-COVID-related health issue. Ticketholders should contact the Box Office (301-924-3400) to exchange their tickets. — Olney Theatre Center (@OlneyTheatre) November 5, 2021 […]

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November 5, 2021 | Margaret Attridge

Falling Back: Daylight Saving Time Ends This Weekend

The season of dark mornings and early nights is upon us. Daylight Saving Time officially ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 7. Montgomery County residents should set a reminder to turn their clocks back Saturday night in preparation for the early morning time change. Additionally, the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is warning […]

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November 5, 2021 | Margaret Attridge

Performance Venues Will Continue to Enforce Masking, Vaccinations for Shows

During the COVID-19 pandemic, live music and performance venues have had to grapple with how to balance public health guidelines and the safety of their performers with reopening their stages for audiences to enjoy. MyMCM reached out to four venues: Strathmore, Olney Theatre Center, Round House Theatre, and The Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center to […]

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November 2, 2021 | Margaret Attridge

Staffing Shortages in Waste Management Leads to Interrupted Trash Collection in Rockville

Last week, Rockville residents were notified on two separate occasions that the city was unable to complete waste collection services due to staffing shortages. Unfortunately, these may not be isolated incidents. According to the City of Rockville’s Facebook page, staffing shortages caused incomplete yard waste collection on Oct. 21 and 25. The city told residents […]

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October 26, 2021 | Margaret Attridge

Montgomery County Police Continue to Investigate 50-Year-Old Homicide Case

Montgomery County Police are still investigating the unsolved homicide of Montgomery County Special Deputy Sheriff Captain James Tappen Hall that took place 50 years ago. According to a press release, Hall was found lying face down in the parking lot of the Manor Country Club in Rockville with a gunshot wound to his head at […]

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October 22, 2021 | Margaret Attridge

Volunteers Needed for County Thanksgiving Parade

After a year off, the annual Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade will return on Saturday, Nov. 20 in Silver Spring, and organizers are looking for volunteers to help staff floats and parade routes. Participants have to be 13 years or older and can sign up to dress up in costume, serve as unit leaders, or be […]

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