Communities

December 16, 2020 | Jordan Lindsay

Comptroller Wants Reserved Funds Dedicated to Low Wage Earners, Small Businesses

In a virtual meeting on Dec. 11, the Maryland Board of Revenue Estimates voted to increase the revenue projections for Fiscal Year 2021 by 0.3 percent to $18.8 billion – a $64 million increase from the September estimates. Although the figures seem like a positive sign, state officials say they also reflect that Maryland’s lowest […]

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December 16, 2020 | Brendan Hartlove

Weather Updates, Cancellations and Closings

Wednesday’s winter storm has caused several cancellations and closures throughout Montgomery County. Follow below for updates throughout the day. Gaithersburg ❄️Winter Weather Updates (Thread)❄️ – City of Gaithersburg is open w/ Liberal Leave in place.– Essential employees must report as scheduled.– Study Bubble is closed.– Senior Meal delivery will take place in morning.– In-person sports/classes […]

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December 16, 2020 | Staff Writer

21 This Week: Housing and Racial Equity in Montgomery County

Casey Aiken and his panel of political observers discuss County Council bills introduced that address racial equity and social justice in housing in this segment of the latest episode of 21 This Week. Aiken is joined by Sam Statland, Mark Uncapher, Laurie Halverson, and Susan Heltemes. You can watch their discussion on housing and racial […]

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December 16, 2020 | Staff Writer

21 This Week: Reopening Montgomery County Schools

Casey Aiken and his panel of political observers discuss reopening county schools in this segment of the latest episode of 21 This Week. Aiken is joined by Sam Statland, Mark Uncapher, Laurie Halverson, and Susan Heltemes. You can watch their discussion on reopening county schools below: “21 This Week” airs on Channel 21 on Sundays […]

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December 15, 2020 | Andrea Sarralde

Rockville Declara Emergencia por Nieve Antes de la Tormenta

La ciudad de Rockville ha declarado una emergencia por nieve para el miércoles, que requiere que todos los vehículos sean retirados de las carreteras de la ciudad, incluidas las calles del vecindario. La emergencia entra en vigencia a las 9 a.m. Para que las cuadrillas de la ciudad limpien la nieve de las calles de […]

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December 15, 2020 | Michelle Queen

Rockville Declares Snow Emergency Ahead of Storm

The City of Rockville has declared a snow emergency for Wednesday requiring all vehicles to be removed from city roads, including neighborhood streets. The emergency takes effect at 9 a.m. In order for city crews to safely and efficiently clear snow from streets, all vehicles should be parked in garages and driveways whenever possible. If […]

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December 15, 2020 | Suzanne Pollak

Former Gaithersburg Landfill to be Used as Solar Energy Collection Site

Montgomery County and a provider of renewable energy solutions are partnering to generate 11.4 million kilowatt hours annually of solar energy, County Executive Marc Elrich announced Tuesday. The energy collected will provide energy for low-to-moderate income households and the county government. It is part of the county’s plan to eliminate greenhouse emissions by 2035. The […]

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December 15, 2020 | Staff Writer

21 This Week: More COVID Closures?

Casey Aiken and his panel of political observers discuss indoor dining coronavirus restrictions in this segment of the latest episode of 21 This Week. Aiken is joined by Sam Statland, Mark Uncapher, Laurie Halverson, and Susan Heltemes. You can watch their discussion on coronavirus restrictions below: “21 This Week” airs on Channel 21 on Sundays […]

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December 15, 2020 | Andrea Sarralde

Concierto de Navidad Virtual el 19 de Diciembre

El cantautor venezolano Jonathan Acosta invita a un concierto de navidad que se llevará a cabo de manera virtual el 19 de diciembre a las 7:00 p.m. ET. MyMCM conversó con el artista sobre la importancia de celebrar las fiestas navideñas a pesar de la pandemia, pero de una manera segura, en casa y de […]

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December 14, 2020 | Maryam Shahzad

Videos Show Woman in Takoma Park Defacing Artwork Featuring Black Woman

Last Thursday, two videos spread on Twitter that appear to show a woman defacing artwork featuring a Black woman off of a table at Takoma Urban Park. The level of entitlement is just beyond me????? I’m fucking heated pic.twitter.com/qlVvxRwgYs — STONA LISA (@TRAPBOB) December 10, 2020 According to Montgomery County’s park police, “A public art […]

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