Communities

November 3, 2021 | Collin Riviello

Metro Red Line Closures Extend into 2022

No one likes roadwork construction delays especially if it clogs up the arteries in the heart of a city like the Baltimore Road closure in Rockville. And it appears Metro construction is not immune to delays either as the Rockville and Shady Grove Metro stations will now be closed an additional month until Jan. 11, […]

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November 2, 2021 | Travis Chase

County Announces Thanksgiving Parade Festivities

Montgomery County announced details on Tuesday for its annual Thanksgiving parade which will be held on Saturday, Nov. 20 at 10 am. The Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade returns to Silver Spring, Saturday, Nov. 20 at 10 a.m.! 🦃 Learn more about the event ➡️ https://t.co/7Y8Bey3lrX. pic.twitter.com/lh1kc717ry — Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) November 2, 2021 The […]

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November 2, 2021 | Travis Chase

Shared Streets Initiative Extended Into Next Year

Sharing is caring in the streets of Montgomery County. The initiative gives residents the opportunity to use public areas to participate in activities such as biking, hiking, walking, dining, and retail activity. Organizers say the program helps prevent the spread of COVID-19 while unifying the community and providing a safe space to engage in activities. […]

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November 2, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

Programa de ‘Calles Compartidas’ se Extiende al Menos Hasta Marzo 2022

El programa Shared Streets o Calles Compartidas, que comenzó durante la pandemia, se extenderá al menos hasta el mes de marzo. El Departamento de Transporte del Condado de Montgomery (MCDOT, por sus siglas en inglés) es el encargado de administrar el programa que permite a los residentes y negocios utilizar los espacios públicos para actividades […]

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November 2, 2021 | Margaret Attridge

Staffing Shortages in Waste Management Leads to Interrupted Trash Collection in Rockville

Last week, Rockville residents were notified on two separate occasions that the city was unable to complete waste collection services due to staffing shortages. Unfortunately, these may not be isolated incidents. According to the City of Rockville’s Facebook page, staffing shortages caused incomplete yard waste collection on Oct. 21 and 25. The city told residents […]

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November 1, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

Nuevo Libro para Niños de Claudia Yelin Trata el Tema de la Pandemia y es Ilustrado por su Nieta

La psicóloga y escritora Claudia Yelin da a conocer su más reciente libro animado “Seguros en Casa” que trata el tema de la pandemia. Esta vez la acompaña su nieta Lulú, quien es la artista detrás de las ilustraciones. NOTA PREVIA Hola Montgomery El Podcast – Argentina Escribe sobre Inmigración, Mujeres y Más  

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November 1, 2021 | Staff Writer

21 This Week: Draft Redistricting Plan; Guaranteed Income Pilot Program

Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. On this week’s show, Aiken and the panel discuss: The draft redistricting plan for the council districts was unveiled recently. What does it mean for representation for upcounty residents? (1:03) The county council considers a guaranteed income pilot project. (6:59) Last week the Senate Armed […]

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October 29, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

Takoma Park, Gaithersburg, MCPS y otros Continúan con el Mandato del Uso de las Mascarillas

La administradora de la ciudad de Gaithersburg, Tanisha Briley, anunció que la ciudad continuará con el requisito de que todos los visitantes mayores de dos años usen coberturas faciales y distancia física en todo momento mientras se encuentren en los espacios públicos de las instalaciones de la ciudad de Gaithersburg, independientemente del estado de vacunación. […]

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October 28, 2021 | Suzanne Pollak

Takoma Park, Public Schools, Others Continue Mask Mandates

The City of Takoma Park continues to mandate the wearing of masks at its indoor city facilities despite Montgomery County rescinding its mask mandate as of 12:01 Thursday morning. On both Facebook and Twitter, Takoma Park posted that its mandate requiring the wearing of masks in all city buildings and facilities in the city did […]

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October 28, 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 8:30 p.m.

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