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June 15, 2021 | Madelyn Willoughby

Senior Centers Reopen with Budget Increase for Additional COVID-19 Recovery Programming

Montgomery County’s senior centers have started their reopening this week as they begin to offer more programming in person including fitness classes, meal programs and social events, according to the manager of the Department of Recreation’s Senior Team, Sara Swarr. The county also passed a budget increase for the Recreation Department on May 27 ahead […]

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June 14, 2021 | Staff Writer

21 This Week: School’s Social and Cultural Polices

Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. On this week’s show, Aiken and the panel discuss: Recent school board meetings where staff and parents challenge social and cultural policies of the school system. ( 0:59 ) Gov. Hogan’s decision to cut federal unemployment benefits. ( 9:02 ) How should Senator Majority Leader […]

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June 12, 2021 | Michelle Queen

21 This Week Preview

Watch a video preview of the next episode of 21 This Week, below: 21 This Week airs on Montgomery Channel 21 on Sundays at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Mondays at noon and 8 p.m.; Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

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June 11, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

En la Mayoría de las Instalaciones del Condado no se Requiere el uso de la Mascarilla

Esta semana, el condado de Montgomery actualizó la guía del uso de mascarillas o cubiertas faciales en edificios del gobierno local. “El uso de una mascarilla en la mayoría de las oficinas e instalaciones del condado es voluntario, en la mayoría de las situaciones para las personas que están completamente vacunadas”, dijo el ejecutivo del […]

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June 11, 2021 | Staff Writer

UPDATE: Crews Repair Broken 16-Inch Water Main on Rockville Pike in Bethesda

Update (June 11, 11:26 a.m.) WSSC Water crews have repaired the 16-inch water main break on Rockville Pike [Route 355] near Cedar Lane in Bethesda. The crews pulled an all-nighter according to Pete Piringer, spokesperson for Montgomery Fire and Rescue Services, cutting and replacing 19 feet of pipe. Expect some traffic delays in that area on […]

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June 10, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

‘Celebrando la Vida’ un Evento de Re-encuentro para las Mujeres Latinas

La Doctora Claudia Campos, Psicóloga y Co-fundadora de Latinas-USA habla con MyMCMedia sobre es la transición social después de que se han levantado las restricciones por el Covid-19, más personas se han vacunado y han regresado a vivir un poco más de “normalidad” tras la pandemia. Como parte de esta transición, el Círculo de Mujeres […]

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June 9, 2021 | Jordan Lindsay

Face Coverings Not Required For Vaccinated Residents in Most County Facilities

This week the county updated guidance for face coverings in local government buildings. “Wearing a mask in most county offices and facilities is voluntary in most situations for people who are fully vaccinated,” said Montgomery County Executive during his weekly virtual media briefing on Wednesday. Face coverings are still required in county buildings that offer […]

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June 9, 2021 | Maya Rosenberg

MD Dept. of Education Offering Free Summer Meals For 18 And Younger

Starting this month, the Maryland State Department of Education (MDSE) will offer free meals this summer to youth 18 and younger through its Summer Food Service Program. According to Maryland Hunger Solutions, a nonprofit dedicated to ending hunger and food insecurity in Maryland, the program distributes “nutritious meals and snacks” to low-income children between June […]

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June 9, 2021 | Sarah Dilworth

New Law Allows Maryland Libraries to License Digital Content

A bill that requires publishers to offer licensing for the same digital literary work to both the public and Maryland public libraries is now a law. According to a Montgomery County press release, the bill, which was introduced in January and unanimously passed in March by the Maryland Legislature, will go into effect as a […]

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June 9, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

trees depicting human heads losing leaves as the tree ages

Foro Comunitario en Español sobre el Alzheimer

Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Maryland Chapter invita a la comunidad hispana a participar en el foro sobre el Alzheimer el jueves 17 de junio de 6:00 pm a 7:30 pm. Según la organización, su objetivo es “escuchar y anotar las opiniones de la comunidad y conocer cuáles son sus obstáculos y cómo podemos eliminarlas al compartir […]

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