Montgomery Community Media

A newly introduced $10.5 million special appropriation could help alleviate the issue of food security and also support local food banks, restaurants and farmers.  Today the Council introduced a special appropriation of $10,500,00 to address the food security challenges of County residents, while supporting local food banks, restaurants & farmers through a public-private partnership with […]

Montgomery County Recreation will host a virtual town hall Wednesday at 7 p.m. specifically designed for youths to discuss ongoing protests in the county and around the country and the world. We’re hosting a virtual youth town hall on June 17th, moderated by .@939WKYS’s own @AngieAnge and you’re invited. This youth forum is an opportunity […]

Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando’s virtual storytime on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. will feature Olympic gold medalist and swimmer Katie Ledecky. https://www.facebook.com/Councilmemberjawando/posts/1107428759650302 As a Montgomery County native, Ledecky grew up in Bethesda and graduated from Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart in 2015. Ledecky swam in the 2012 and 2016 Olympic games, earning a […]

Starbucks will close 400 stores across the U.S. and Canada, while expanding more drive-thru, pick up and fully mobile-order locations, according to a company statement Wednesday.  The coronavirus pandemic forced Starbucks to close its inside services, creating a shift in the retail environment. Within the next 18 months, the company plans to increase convenient-led formats […]

While child care businesses in Montgomery County continue to suffer financially from COVID-19, a newly introduced special appropriation could provide the industry with funds to reopen. Montgomery County councilmembers Nancy Navarro, Hans Riemer and Andrew Friedson introduced a special appropriation of $10 million in an effort to assist child care businesses suffering financial losses due […]

Residents can voice their opinions on recommendations for an updated policy in determining how the county balances its growth with both schools and transportation. Every four years, the county planning department updates the Subdivision Staging Policy. “Simply put, this policy is a monitoring system that ensures new development can be supported by public infrastructure, rather […]

A new Montgomery County program can help small for-profit businesses in the community that have been hurt economically by the coronavirus pandemic. Beginning at 10 a.m. on June 10, applications will open for the Microenterprise Stabilization Program.  The program helps for-profit businesses with five or fewer employees and includes businesses with no employees, such as […]

The American Diversity Group and other organizations are uniting to host a food distribution this Saturday, June 6 in Silver Spring.  The food distribution will take place at Aastha Adult Medical Day Care from 10 a.m. to noon.  The center is located at 12210 Plum Orchard Drive Suite 214, Silver Spring. In order to practice […]

Montgomery County has currently tested more residents than any other jurisdiction in the state, according to a recent video from the county’s Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles, who offered insight into testing measures, plans moving forward and the need to stay vigilant.  “One of the key measures that we are looking at in terms of […]

As the main determinant in drawing district lines, funding initiatives and the number of seats in the House, Montgomery County continues to encourage residents to complete the 2020 Census.  A recent tweet from the county emphasized that “Everyone Counts in Montgomery County.” Put the “count” in Montgomery County! Be sure to complete the Census online, […]