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UPDATED Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students now have a four-day weekend. On Thursday afternoon, MCPS officials announced that schools will be closed for students on Friday, Jan. 22, because of weather conditions. The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for Montgomery County on Friday and Saturday. MCPS Students are also off on […]

Governor Larry Hogan signed an Executive Order declaring a state of emergency in Maryland, starting on Friday, Jan. 22 at 7 a.m., ahead of the potential winter storm. You can view the news conference Hogan held on Thursday about the storm, below: “Our state is taking every precaution – coordinating all available resources – to prepare to […]

With a winter storm predicted to hit Montgomery County this week,  the question on everyone’s mind is, will there be a snow day? The “MoCo Snow” blog is one way residents can find aggregated weather predictions, and students can gauge if winter conditions will cause school closings or delays in Montgomery County. Founder of “MoCo […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, U.S. Senator Ben Cardin tells us how he is preparing for the winter storm that’s predicted to hit our region on Friday and Saturday. As someone who commutes from #Baltimore to #DC and back everyday, this is never what you want to see. Drive safe. pic.twitter.com/RIqwZnZb5M — Senator Ben Cardin […]

Senator Ben Cardin was the keynote speaker for the January Small Business University event held at MCM studios on Jan. 21st. Cardin’s topic: “Helping Marylanders Build Small Business Success.”   Senator Ben Cardin is a third generation Marylander and is a member of the Small Business Committee. Senator Cardin was responsible for the extension of […]

UPDATE Jan. 20, 2016  The ribbon cutting ceremony for the reopening of Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) Twinbrook branch has been postponed because of the potential winter storm that is predicted to impact the County this week. Montgomery County spokesperson Judy Stiles says that the ribbon cutting event will now be held on Jan. 30 at […]

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) officials are meeting today to discuss snow protocols given the possible snowstorm that’s predicted to hit the region on Friday and Saturday. According to MCPS Public Information Officer Derek Turner, a notification about school delays or closings will be announced by 5 a.m. Friday, Jan. 22. And in case you’re […]

The City of Gaithersburg is encouraging residents to begin preparations for the possible snowstorm that’s predicted to happen Friday, Jan. 22 and Saturday Jan. 23. According to a news release, City officials are urging residents to use off-street parking, if available, starting Thursday evening so that snow removal can be done efficiently. Those residents who do […]

The Montgomery County Board of Elections is urging County residents to become familiar with new voting system. According to a news release, this year the State of Maryland is carrying out a new papered based, optical scan voting system. Voters will make their selections on ballot-marking devices during early voting, then a ballot will be […]

Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Department’s 5th District Patrol Investigations Unit are asking for the public’s help in locating a wanted person, Gregory Howard Pearson, age 66. According to a news release, a warrant has been obtained by detectives for Pearson’s arrest, charging him with theft and credit card fraud offenses. Police say Pearson […]