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El Condado de Montgomery ha utilizado fondos federales relacionados con COVID-19 para instalar Wi-Fi público al aire libre en diez ubicaciones de Bibliotecas Públicas del Condado: Aspen Hill, Davis (N. Bethesda), Gaithersburg, Germantown, Maggie Nightingale (Poolesville),  Marilyn Praisner (Burtonsville), Rockville Memorial, Twinbrook, Wheaton, y White Oak; y también frente al Edificio Cívico de Silver Spring en la Plaza de los Veteranos Silver Spring Civic Building. […]

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 again at 7 p.m.; Mondays at noon and again at 8 p.m.; Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m.

Featured on this episode of Studio 501c3 is Vikara Village, a nonprofit that works to build more resilient citizens by building self-confidence and self-esteem in young girls. Studio 501c3 host Kim Jones speaks with Vikara Village founder and executive director, Hannah Davis. Studio 501c3 focuses on the nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County working to build supportive […]

As of Jan. 5, the Montgomery County Health Department has received 12,900 COVID-19 vaccine doses in three allotments. According to local health officials, a total of 4,047 doses have been administered so far to eligible people in the Phase 1A criteria. “These do not include the doses that have been sent directly to the hospitals and […]

During his weekly virtual media briefing on Wednesday, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich expressed his optimism behind the progress being made during the pandemic now that the COVID-19 vaccine is starting to rollout. Elrich added that there’s an anticipation of more help from the federal level this year. https://twitter.com/TVJordanLindsay/status/1346876452424310786?s=20 Governor Larry Hogan recently acknowledged Montgomery […]

The Montgomery County Board of Education sent a letter to Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday advocating that all Maryland pre-kindergarten through grade 12 educators be considered essential for receiving a COVID-19 vaccine in Phase 1B. “Providing the early vaccination of those entrusted with educating and caring for Maryland’s students will ensure a safe and speedy […]

Using research to determine community priorities is how the Community Health and Empowerment Through Education and Research (CHEER) creates goals to better neighborhood life. CHEER Executive Director Bruce L. Baker describes how this approach works in Takoma Park. Studio 501c3 focuses on the nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County working to build supportive communities every day. Watch […]

Update (5 p.m.): Joey has been found! Greenberg told MyMCM that the suspect who stole her car attempted to drop Joey off at the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center on Muncaster Mill Road in Derwood. Someone recognized Joey and the adoption center called the police. Greenberg said Joey appears to be unharmed. Original […]

The Montgomery County Food Council is a connection point around food system issues in the county. Studio 501c3 host Kim Jones speaks with Executive Director Heather Brushkin about what that means for the local farms, businesses, and residents. Studio 501c3 focuses on the nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County working to build supportive communities every day. Watch […]

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is asking residents to stay away from the protestors and demonstrators who are expected in Washington D.C. Wednesday in support of Pres. Donald Trump’s “erroneous claims that the election was fraudulent,” he wrote in a statement. While he stressed the right of everyone to protest, Elrich said he was joining […]