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Today is Friday, Jan. 7 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1.COVID-19 Vaccine Info: The Montgomery County website just launched a link where residents can sign up to receive vaccine updates. Click here for more information. Good morning Montgomery County! ☀For the latest information about the #COVID19 vaccine, visit the County's website.💉 […]

The Maryland Democratic Party is calling for Rep. Andy Harris’ (R-District 1) resignation, saying he is complicit in Wednesday’s chaos at the U.S. Capitol. Harris was the only representative from Maryland to challenge electoral college results Wednesday night after Congress reconvened. Challenges failed and around 3 a.m. Thursday, Congress confirmed Joe Biden as the next […]

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will offer safe spaces for students to discuss Wednesday’s events in Washington, D.C., when supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol building. In a letter to the school community, MCPS leaders supported the right to peacefully protest and condemned inciting violence. MCPS encouraged parents and guardians to discuss the […]

Today is Thursday, Jan. 7 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Metro Rail and Bus Service:  After closing early Wednesday due to the chaos at the Capitol Monday, Metro will operate regular, weekday service today. Tomorrow, January 7, Metro will operate regular, weekday rail & bus service. 🚇 hours: 5a-11p; […]

Gov. Larry Hogan condemned the breaching of the U.S. Capitol and the threatening of the lives of members of Congress and Vice President Mike Pence. In a video Wednesday afternoon, he says, “They are threatening the lives of members of Congress and the Vice President for upholding the Constitution and for affirming the voters’ choice […]

County Executive Marc Elrich called the storming of the U.S Capitol Wednesday by pro-Trump rioters “an attempted coup – an effort to overturn out election and to destroy democracy.” He placed the blame for the riot on “Donald Trump’s head.” Elrich also noted that the county sent dozens of officers to help out in Washington, […]

Metro trains and buses are ending service early Wednesday night due to a 6 p.m. citywide curfew in the District of Columbia, which Mayor Muriel Bowser declared after a pro-Trump mob stormed and entered the U.S. Capitol. Train service is ending at 8 p.m., which is three hours earlier than normal. The last trains will […]

Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) officers have been deployed to the U.S. Capitol as supporters of President Donald Trump storm the building. Gov. Larry Hogan directed Maryland State Police to help Metropolitan and Capitol Police. He said he told the Maryland National Guard Adjutant General to call a rapid response team to assist law enforcement. […]

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 […]

Rev. Raphael Warnock, who defeated incumbent U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler Tuesday in the Georgia senate runoff election and will become the first Black senator from Georgia once the results are certified, received high praise and congratulations in many tweets from Montgomery County and Maryland politicians. During an interview on CBS News after he was proclaimed […]