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Three Montgomery Blair High School seniors were named finalists in the 2019 Regeneron Science Talent Search. The Regeneron Science Talent Search competition is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition, founded and produced by the Society for Science & the Public, and sponsored by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals. On January 9, 300 scholars were named, selected […]

The National Weather Service issued a flood warning until 8:30 p.m. for portions of Montgomery County. According to the warning, flooding has closed Brighton Dam Road. The NWS expects flooding to occur in Rock Creek Park between picnic areas 7 and 10. The locations that may experience flooding include Rockville, Bethesda, Olney, Aspen Hill, North Bethesda, […]

The National Weather Service’s flood watch continues through the afternoon. Here are five things to know Thursday, Jan. 24, in Montgomery County. 1. MCPS Board of Education Meets: The Board of Education meets today for a work session on the operating budget. The agenda may be found here. 2. Planning Board Meets: The Planning Board meets today […]

Three Montgomery Blair Students Named as Finalists in National Science Talent Search Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Society for Science & the Public today named 40 finalists in the Regeneron Science Talent Search, the nation’s oldest science and math competition for high school seniors. Three Montgomery County Public Schools students are among the top 40 finalists announced […]

Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture is offering discounts and free activities to furloughed federal workers. Here are some additional suggestions for arts and entertainment around the county this weekend. Friday, Jan. 25 Angelina Ballerina:  Angelina Ballerina brings to life the beloved storybook about a fictional mouse who is training to become a ballerina. […]

The National Weather Service Issues Flash Flood Watch The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a flash flood watch for Montgomery County for Thursday from 4 a.m. to late afternoon. Heavy rain is expected Wednesday evening through Thursday morning. Flash flooding caused by heavy rainfall is possible. The NWS expects around 1 to 1.5 inches […]

Montgomery County established a new web portal where federal employees and contractors who live in the County, and who are impacted by the partial federal government shutdown, can go to find assistance provided by various organizations throughout the County. The web address is montgomerycountymd.gov/shutdown. “It is imperative that we do what we can to help […]

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich will host the 2019 Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday and Tribute Celebration scheduled for Monday, Jan. 21 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. The event is produced by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Committee and the Montgomery County Office of Human Rights. The annual celebration spotlights Rev. […]

Kathy Lindert is a local artist who paints with oils in layers. She created a painting titled “Together We Rise” based on her experience participating in the 2017 D.C. Women’s March on Jan. 21, 2017. The painting took more than 500 hours to complete. MCM producer Carolyn Raskauskas takes us to Lindert’s studio where she […]

Mariana Cordier hosts the latest episode of Montgomery Week in Review. Guests include Betsy Bowman, Graciela Rivera-Oven, Matthew Logan, and Sonya Bruton. Evans and the panel discuss the following: The annual count of the homeless population in Montgomery County with Betsy Bowman from EveryMind. Domestic violence victims who experience homelessness with Graciela Rivera-Oven. The annual Montgomery History Conference […]