Montgomery Community Media

The Montgomery County Community Action Board, which advocates on behalf of low-income county residents, offers free advocacy training through its Community Advocacy Institute. The program, founded in 2016, is designed to educate and provide participants with the advocacy skills necessary to improve their own communities. It’s meant for Montgomery County residents who have a combined […]

Maryland Delegate Marc Korman and Councilmember Evan Glass asked the National-Capital Park and Planning Department to reinstate the alcohol in the parks program, noting that they believed it could be done without changing any laws. When Maryland was under a state of emergency due to the pandemic, people were encouraged to enjoy a glass of […]

La ciudad de Rockville anunció el martes que el cubrimiento facial es obligatorio para todos los visitantes de las instalaciones de Rockville. Según un comunicado de prensa, el nuevo requisito se aplica a todo el personal y visitantes de dos años de edad o más, independientemente de su estado de vacunación. El administrador de la […]

The City of Rockville announced Tuesday that face coverings are mandatory for all visitors to Rockville facilities. According to a news release, the new requirement applies to all staff and visitors aged two and older regardless of their vaccination status. Rockville City Manager Rob DiSpirito announced the policy “out of an abundance of caution for health, […]

Three-time Olympian Dominique Dawes applauded Simone Biles on her recent performances in the Tokyo Olympics. Dawes said watching the event brought back memories – both good and bad. The former USA gymnast said she sympathizes with Biles and praises her bravery to bring light to mental health. Biles is a survivor of the Larry Nassar sexual abuse […]

The Montgomery County Recreation (MCR) Department extended summer camp programs at select recreation centers to serve families that benefit from the department’s financial assistance program. Per a release from the county, the following centers will extend camps, to begin Monday, Aug. 9 and Aug. 16: East County Community Center (Silver Spring) Good Hope Community Center […]

Monday, two adults were displaced after a house fire on the 14200 block of Burning Bush Lane. The home is located off of Rippling Brook Drive near the Strathmore at Bel Pre Road. No injuries occurred.

El departamento de recreación del condado de Montgomery ampliará el horario de apertura de los tres centros para adultos mayores, a partir del lunes 2 de agosto. Los tres centros son North Potomac, Wheaton y White Oak y abrirán sus puertas entre las 9 a.m. hasta las 4 p.m. #MoCoRec Senior Centers are moving to […]

Seis semanas después de que la ciudad de Gaithersburg reabriera sus instalaciones y comunicará que las cubiertas faciales serían opcionales, la administradora de la ciudad, Tanisha Briley, anunció el lunes que se requerirán nuevamente las mascarillas y el distanciamiento físico en todas las instalaciones de la ciudad. Según un comunicado de prensa, el nuevo mandato […]

Six weeks after the City of Gaithersburg reopened its facilities making masks optional, City Manager Tanisha Briley announced Monday that masks and physical distancing will once again be required in all city facilities. According to a news release, the new requirement will apply to all individuals above age two – regardless of vaccination status. The city’s […]