Communities

July 13, 2020 | Andrea Sarralde

Julio 15 es la Fecha Limite para Declarar sus Impuestos

¿Recuerda cuando tenía todo ese tiempo extra, tres meses completos para ser exactos, para hacer sus impuestos? Bueno, ahora sólo le quedan dos días. Los plazos de impuestos estatales y federales son el 15 de julio. Debido a la pandemia de COVID-19, los plazos de pago de impuestos sobre la renta se extendieron del 15 […]

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July 13, 2020 | Jordan Lindsay

MCPD Investigating Armed Robbery at Lakeforest Mall

Detectives with the Montgomery County Police Department are investigating an armed robbery at Lakeforest Mall in Gaithersburg. According to a MCPD press release, the incident happened on July 8 at the Auntie Anne’s pretzel store located inside of the mall shortly after 11:00 a.m. After further investigation, detectives determined that the suspect approached an Auntie […]

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July 13, 2020 | Alex Argiris

Redskins Officially Announce They Will Retire Controversial Name, Logo

Less than two weeks after the Washington Redskins said they would undergo a review of the team’s controversial name, the franchise announced that they will officially retire their nickname and logo. The team released a brief statement Monday morning announcing the decision to rebrand the franchise. “Dan Snyder and Coach (Ron) Rivera are working closely […]

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July 11, 2020 | Staff Writer

Two Additional Free Testing Clinics To Open in Montgomery County Next Week

Two additional free testing clinics will be available in Montgomery County this week. One of the clinics will take place on Tuesday, July 14, at the Silver Spring Civic Building located at 1 Veteran’s Plaza from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. testing is free, and no insurance is required. Click here to register for an appointment. The […]

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July 11, 2020 | Staff Writer

400 Boxes of Fresh Produce Available at Food Distribution Event in Kensington

There’s a free food distribution event happening in Kensington on Saturday, July 11, at 10:00 a.m. The Up 2 Us Foundation is hosting a drive-up grocery box pick up called “Groceries 2 Go!” at Albert Einstein High School located at 11135 Newport Mill Road. 400 boxes of free produce will be available while supplies last. […]

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July 11, 2020 | Marsha Kerman

MCM’s Youth Camps Go Virtual

Although MCM facilities are closed to the public, the essence of summer camp at MCM will remain the same in the virtual space. Jasmine White, MCM’s Director of Education and Community Engagement, said “Learning from professional media makers and getting access to new equipment and tools will continue to be part of the core experience […]

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July 10, 2020 | Jordan Lindsay

Water Rescue Crews Doubling Efforts to Remind People About Dangers Of Potomac River

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service Swift Water Rescue Crews are doubling community outreach and education efforts about hazardous conditions in the Potomac River. MCFRS Swift Water anglers launched two boats to engage the public with the Potomac River and area of Great Falls on Friday. They say they will continue outreach efforts through the […]

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July 10, 2020 | Suzanne Pollak

Elevated Lead Levels Found At Four County Playgrounds

Montgomery Parks temporarily has closed four neighborhood playgrounds due to elevated lead levels in the rubber material that is laid on the ground to reduce the possibility of serious injuries should a child fall from the equipment. Calvertown-Galway Local Park in Silver Spring, Countryside Neighborhood Park in Fairland, Fairland Regional Park in Fairland and Fox […]

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July 10, 2020 | Emma Shuster

All Aboard: Wheaton and Cabin John Trains Reopen With New Hours and Safety Procedures

The Wheaton Regional Train and Cabin John Train have reopened with new hours and safety precautions in lieu of COVID-19. Both trains will now operate Thursday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. https://www.instagram.com/p/CCd2tkYBxPD/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Both parks are committed to the safety and well-being of others. As a result, all customers must practice the following […]

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July 9, 2020 | Andrea Sarralde

Preocupación por la Propuesta de Recorte Presupuestario de $66 Millones

El Ejecutivo del condado de Montgomery, Marc Elrich, propuso $66 millones en recortes presupuestarios para el próximo año fiscal, incluida una reducción de $8.5 millones a los fondos del departamento de policía, que eliminarían más de veinte puestos en todo el condado. El mes pasado, se pidió a los departamentos del condado que redujeran sus […]

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