Despite the fact that thousands of people are still struggling to pay their utility bills in Maryland, companies can start issuing termination notices for customers starting Nov. 15. According to the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), utility companies were able to send notices starting on Oct. 1. The DHS also explained that affected customers […]
Montgomery County Accepting Virtual Tributes For Veterans Day
The Montgomery County Commission on Veterans Affairs is collecting virtual tributes for veterans who live or are from Montgomery County. The commission is planning to share these tributes on their website for Veterans Day, which is Wednesday, Nov. 11. Anyone can submit a tribute for the virtual event, and should e-mail Carly.Clem@montgomerycountymd.gov and provide the following information: […]
Commission for Women to Host Covid-19 Listening Tours
The Montgomery County Commission for Women will host a series of virtual listening sessions during the month of November. According to a press release, these virtual sessions will allow women in the county to share how they’ve been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The tours will be held from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with […]
Germantown Voters Voice Their Thoughts on Election Day
Montgomery County residents had 39 vote centers to choose from to cast their ballots – including the Germantown Recreation Center. MyMCMedia was there to ask voters for their thoughts on this historic election.
Council Introduces Special Appropriation for Arts and Humanities Emergency Relief Funding
The Montgomery County Council approved a special appropriation of $334,500 for additional arts and humanities emergency relief funding on Oct. 27. Led by councilmembers Craig Rice and Evan Glass, the council unanimously agreed to provide more funding towards the Arts & Humanities COVID-19 Relief Fund. The council approved a special appropriation to create the Arts […]
Police Charge Juvenile Suspect with Seven Burglaries
Montgomery County Police have charged a 16-year-old male with the burglary of four homes and, additionally, the attempted burglary of three homes in the Boyds area. During the month of October, police began to investigate a number of burglaries that were occurring in Boyds. Police detectives believed that the burglaries were being committed by the […]
‘Wimpy Kid’ Author Hosts Drive-Thru Meet and Greet at Blair High School
Jeff Kinney, the author of the popular “Diary of Wimpy Kid” series, hosted a unique book release event in Silver Spring Monday night. Loyalty Bookstore and Montgomery Blair High School hosted Kinney as he promoted the release of his new book, “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Deep End” which came out Tuesday. The author, born […]
Councilmember Glass to Introduce Legislation to Expand Composting in County
Councilmember Evan Glass will introduce legislation Tuesday that expands composting in Montgomery County. Councilmembers Andrew Friedson and Nancy Navarro are co-leading this effort. Included in the legislation is the Zoning Text Amendment. ZTA 20-04 will create a greener local economy by increasing the materials farmers can use to produce and manufacture compost and mulch. According […]
Two Suspects Arrested and Charged for Instagram Check Scam
Montgomery County Police have charged two individuals with multiple frauds, forgery, and theft offenses related to a check scam they ran via Instagram. Nasir Eggleston, 24, and Julenni Mora, 25, were issued warrants for their arrest on June 19, 2020. Mora was arrested on June 25 and Eggleston was arrested on September 23. Both suspects […]
Two Vehicles Burn in Gaithersburg Fire; Arson Investigation Underway
Montgomery County Fire officials are investigating an arson incident that occurred on Oct. 19 in Gaithersburg. Pete Piringer, the county’s Fire and Rescue Chief Spokesman, wrote in a Twitter post that firefighters responded to a call from 300 Marshal Street. Once they arrived, the firefighters found two cars that were fully engulfed in flames. Piringer […]
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