Communities

July 29, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

Evento para Conectar a las Comunidades de Color con las Mejores Universidades

El jueves 5 de agosto de 6:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m. se llevará a cabo un evento es para estudiantes de color que están cursando su último año de secundaria. En reconocimiento de los desafíos únicos que enfrentan los estudiantes de color, durante el proceso de admisión a la universidad, el evento ofrece una experiencia […]

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July 29, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

Breakdancer From Takoma Park Preps for 2024 Paris Olympics

Antonio Castillo, a Mexican immigrant from Takoma Park, lives his dream. He hopes to lead the first U.S. breakdancing team to Olympic gold in Paris in 2024. MyMCMedia visited him and trained a little bit at his Breakin’ Dance Studio —  “The Lab” —  where he teaches nearly 700 students of all ages. Castillo said […]

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July 29, 2021 | Sarah Dilworth

Elrich Appoints 4 New Regional Services Center Directors

County Executive Elrich appointed Luisa F. Cardona de Vence, Peter Fosselman, Jacob Newman and W. Gregory Wims  as  the new Regional Service Directors for Montgomery County. The County Council approved the appointments on Tuesday. Cardona de Vence will work in the MidCounty Regional Services Center office. She has more than 10 years of experience with […]

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July 28, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

Mexicano Liderará al Primer Equipo de Breakdance de EE.UU. en las Olimpiadas 2024

Antonio Castillo, un inmigrante mexicano de Takoma Park, está viviendo su sueño de liderar al primer equipo de breakdance de Estados Unidos a los Juegos Olímpicos que tendrán lugar en París en 2024. MyMCMedia lo visitó y entrenó un poco con él en su Breakin ‘Dance Studio – “The Lab” – donde enseña a casi […]

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July 27, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

Leaders, Residents Push for White Oak Early Voting Site: ‘People Around Here Have Suffered’

White Oak residents want an early voting site in their community. Montgomery County leaders advocated for an early voting site in the area during an event with residents Monday evening. Council President Tom Hucker said the location makes common sense. White Oak is home to many lower-income, African American, immigrant, and senior voters, many of […]

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July 27, 2021 | Michelle Queen

$2 Million Winning Powerball Lottery Ticket Unclaimed in Germantown

A 7-Eleven in Germantown sold a Powerball lottery ticket with a prize of $2 million, according to a press release by Maryland Lottery. The winning numbers came up on the July 24 drawing, but as of July 26, the prize remains unclaimed. And the winning numbers? They are 1, 4, 11, 59 and 67. The […]

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July 27, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

Líderes Instan a Tener un Sitio de Votación Anticipada para White Oak

Los líderes del condado de Montgomery abogaron por un sitio de votación anticipada en White Oak durante un evento comunitario con los residentes el lunes por la noche. El presidente del concejo, Tom Hucker, dijo que un sitio en White Oak es de sentido común. El área es el hogar de muchos votantes de bajos […]

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July 27, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

Leaders Urge Early Voting Site for White Oak 

Montgomery County leaders advocated for an early voting site in White Oak during a community event with residents Monday evening. Council President Tom Hucker said a site in White Oak is common sense. The area is home to many lower-income, African American, immigrant, and senior voters, many of whom do not have access to a […]

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July 26, 2021 | Jordan Lindsay

UPDATE: County Council To Vote on Zoning Changes For 5G Wireless Infrastructure

Montgomery County Council will vote on zoning changes for 5G wireless infrastructure on Tuesday, July 27. According to local leaders, the Amendment would allow certain telecommunications towers limited or conditional use in certain residential zones –  a controversial topic among some residents for several years. “We’re now in the position as a local government that […]

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July 26, 2021 | Staff Writer

21 This Week: Hogan’s I-270 and I-495 Plan Gets a Boost

Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. On this week’s show, Aiken and the panel discuss: It appears that Gov. Hogan’s push to expand the Capital Beltway and I-270 is gaining support. ( 0:57 ) Councilmember Will Jawando introduced a bill to extend pandemic limits on rent increases for a year. ( […]

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