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Submit Questions Online for County Executive Marc Elrich Update: Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich’s February online chat has been cancelled. The next online chat is scheduled for March. Original post: Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is hosting an online chat from 1 to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13, via the Montgomery County website. This live, […]

Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Jan 27. 1. No School for Students:  Students do not report to school today because the public school teachers have a professional day. 2. Municipal Monday: Rockville’s Mayor and Council meets at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 111 Maryland Ave.  Here’s the agenda. Gaithersburg’s Mayor and […]

Watch a video preview of the next episode of 21 This Week, below: 21 This Week airs on Montgomery Channel 21 on Sundays at 11 a.m. and again at 7 p.m.; Mondays at noon and again at 8 p.m.; Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m.

Michael Bruen hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week with news and information for Montgomery County. This episode includes: Montgomery County Public Schools continues its districtwide boundary analysis study. Clarksburg Village Liquor and Wine Store hosts a special event for whiskey fans. The Fire and Rescue Department gets 23 new fire trucks. The […]

Cloudy and a bit warmer temps with highs in the 50s. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Jan 24. 1. Wheaton Senior Center:  County officials will open the Wheaton Senior Center today. The center is located in the Wheaton Community Recreation Center. 2. MCPS Early Release: Montgomery County Public Schools close […]

A new study ranks Maryland as the sixth worst state for motorists. The rankings were recently released by the finance website, WalletHub.com. The study compared all 50 states using 31 metrics or indicators of a positive driving experience. The indicators were grouped into four categories and given a weighted score. Those categories include: Cost to […]

Update (Jan. 27): The city of Rockville has cancelled the Lunar New Year celebration scheduled for Feb 1. Original:  The Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year, is a centuries-old celebration of the new calendar year. The new lunar year will last from Jan. 25, 2020 to Feb. 11, 2021. The new year […]

The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) is in the process of upgrading the tolling system on the Intercounty Connector (ICC). A section of the the ICC in Montgomery County is scheduled to be closed Jan. 24-27 and Jan. 31-Feb. 3. The tolling hardware and software at all the toll facilities will be replaced as part of […]

A New Jersey woman claimed a $50,000 scratch-off prize at Maryland Lottery headquarters recently.  The woman, who travels frequently from New Jersey to visit her aunt in Maryland, purchased the winning $5 Loteria Grande scratch-off card on Jan. 14 at a store in Silver Spring. As luck would have it, she won $50,000.  “I never buy tickets […]

Here’s our guide to arts and entertainment in Montgomery County, Jan 23-26. Paul Galbraith and Antonio Meneses:  Strathmore’s Inspired Pairings concerts continue with master classical guitarist Paul Galbraith paired with master cellist Anotnio Meneses for a concert in The Mansion. Enjoy an evening of Brazilian and classical music performed with breathtaking skill. Thursday, January 23 […]