Montgomery Community Media

Montgomery County health officials are offering advice on how to decrease the risks associated with celebrating Halloween, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. “We want children to enjoy Halloween, but we want to be sure that they are celebrating safely,” said Acting Health Officer Dr. James Bridgers in a statement. “We have to remember that for […]

Women of all ages can enroll in an introductory self-defense seminar hosted by the Montgomery County Commission for Women. The self-defense awareness and familiarization exchange event, also known as S.A.F.E., takes place over zoom for a fee of $10. The class focuses on reducing safety risks and physical defense. The seminar also teaches Rape, Aggression, […]

The Montgomery County Department of General Services’ Office of Planning and Development and Montgomery Public Libraries are offering office hours to discuss the future of the Chevy Chase Library. The two options proposed are a full renovation of the existing library or the construction of a completely new library on site. However, to construct the […]

El Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos está organizando un evento el miércoles 13 de octubre a las 7:00 p.m. a través de su página de Facebook, en español y gratis, para las personas interesadas en aprender más sobre los recursos y programas de cuidado infantil. MyMCM conversó con Jennifer Arnáiz, Gerente del Programa de […]

Los funcionarios de salud del Condado de Montgomery están ofreciendo consejos sobre cómo disminuir los riesgos asociados con la celebración de “Halloween” o la Noche de Brujas, mientras continúa la pandemia de COVID-19. “Queremos que los niños disfruten de Halloween, pero queremos estar seguros de que están celebrando de manera segura”, dijo el Dr. James […]

El condado de Montgomery trasladó algunos sitios de vacunación COVID-19, ya que los funcionarios esperan una mayor demanda de vacunas de refuerzo y en espera de la aprobación federal para que los menores de 12 años puedan ser elegibles en recibir la vacuna. Un comité asesor de la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos (FDA) se […]

The City of Rockville is requiring its current employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 by November 15. Newly hired employees will need to have at least their first dose by the deadline and be fully vaccinated in accordance with the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) guidance. Employees who do not follow through with the […]

Montgomery County moved some COVID-19 vaccination sites as officials expect increased demand for booster shots pending federal approval. A Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory committee will meet on Thursday and Friday to discuss Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 booster shots, per a release from the FDA. Sean O’Donnell, Public Health Emergency Preparedness Manager […]

Desde el inicio de la pandemia el UpCounty Hub ubicado en el Centro para las Artes BlackRock se convirtió en un espacio de apoyo para las familias más necesitas durante la crisis de salud. No sólo reparten alimentos, productos de primera necesidad, también exámenes y vacunas de Covid-19 e información clave para ayudar a la […]

With the 2022 Gubernatorial Primary Election nine months away – Tuesday, June 28 to be exact – county officials are emphasizing the importance of residents being registered to vote. MyMCM spoke with Montgomery County Board of Elections (BOE) Public Information Officer Dr. Gilberto Zelaya about the importance of residents having up-to-date voter registration information and other […]