Montgomery Community Media

Alexandra Arata emigrated from Argentina to The United States fleeing violence and looking for better opportunities for her three children and her family. Today, she is a renowned Montgomery County artist who proudly hangs one of her works on one of the walls of The White House.

Guide to 4th of July fireworks shows, festivals, and other celebrations in and around Montgomery County There are many reasons to celebrate the Fourth of July this year. Montgomery County leads the country in vaccinations, with more than 67% of residents fully vaccinated. This makes Montgomery County number one in the country for counties with […]

Aquí está una guía de lo que estará abierto y cerrado en el condado de Montgomery este fin de semana del Día de la independencia: Oficinas del condado – cerradas Bibliotecas  – cerradas Los servicios de bebidas alcolicas (ABS, por sus siglas en inglés)  – Las sucursales estarán abiertas en horario habitual: domingo 4 de julio, del mediodía […]

Después de investigar numerosas quejas, la Oficina de Protección al Consumidor (OCP, por sus siglas en inglés) del Condado de Montgomery advierte a los residentes del condado sobre un aumento en los plomeros y los instaladores de gas sin licencia. La OCP ha tenido que emitir reembolsos, citaciones y acuerdos de conciliación siguiendo la tendencia […]

After investigating numerous complaints, the Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection warns County residents of an increase in unlicensed plumbers and gas-fitters. The OCP has had to issue refunds, citations and settlement agreements following a trend of Master plumbers and gas-fitters allowing unlicensed plumbers to use their credentials illegally for a fee.  The practice is […]

Montgomery County’s Department of Alcohol Beverage Services is marking its 70th anniversary with the release of three limited edition products. Starting July 2, a specially designed beer and two whiskeys will be sold in most of the 26 ABS retail stores, according to a Montgomery County press release. ABS asked a Maryland brewery and distillery […]

Here’s an overview of what’s open and what’s closed in Montgomery County this Independence Day weekend: County Offices – closed Libraries – closed Alcohol Beverage Services (ABC) Liquor and Wine stores – Retail stores will be open regular hours: Sunday, July 4, noon-5 p.m. (except Poolesville store, which is closed on Sundays); Monday, July 5, 10 a.m.-9 […]

Según datos de la organización sin fines de lucro We Are All Human El año pasado, 1 de cada 5 latinos se desempeñó como trabajadores esenciales. Trabajadores de salud, supermercados, alimentos, cuidado de niños, transporte entre otros. La Fundación We Are All Human, una organización dedicada a la diversidad y la inclusión hacia la equidad, […]

Multiple trees have fallen across the Chevy Chase area from strong storms that passed through the area this afternoon. A large tree collapsed into a house on the 7000 block of Meadow Lane. No injuries occurred. 7000blk Meadow Ln., Chevy Chase, tree on house, no injuries pic.twitter.com/qa0ehGX3kF — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) July 1, 2021 A […]

Reemberto Rodríguez, who for twelve years served as director of the Silver Spring Regional Center, announced that he is retiring from the position, effective Friday. Rodríguez said after 12 years “it was about time” and wants now to enjoy his grandchildren. He also shared with MyMCM what he’s learned and some of the challenges while […]