What’s Open, What’s Closed on Veterans Day in Montgomery County

Montgomery County government has posted the following holiday schedule for Thursday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day: County offices – Closed. Public Libraries – Closed. County-operated COVID-19 vaccination and testing...

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Maryland Ranked Seventh Most Diverse State in U.S.

A new study that looks at diversity in states across the country ranks Maryland seventh for the fourth straight year. The finance website, WalletHub.com, ranks Texas (#2), Hawaii (#3), New Jersey (#4), New York (#5), New Mexico...

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Leaders Remember and Honor 11 County Residents Who Died 20 Years Ago on 9/11

20 years ago, 11 county residents died in the 9/11 terrorist attack on the Pentagon.  The Montgomery County community gathered Friday morning to remember those residents and the nearly 3,000 others who died.  11 benches around...

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A 9/11 Family Member Tells His Story of Survival

Eleven Montgomery County residents lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. All of them perished when American Airlines #77 hit the Pentagon. Michele Heidenberger was on board working as a senior flight...

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What’s Open and What’s Not in Montgomery County on Labor Day

Montgomery County Montgomery County government has posted the following holiday schedule for the Labor Day holiday,  Monday, September 6: County Offices – closed. Libraries – closed on September 1 and 2. County-operated...

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MCPS Large Scale Events, Like Back to School Night, Will Be Held Virtually

Montgomery County Public Schools Interim Superintendent Monifa McKnight announced on Tuesday that schools will hold many large scale indoor events virtually this fall as an attempt to curve the spread of the coronavirus. She said...

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Life

August 23, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

En Sinfonía Blanca la Periodista Lorna Virgilí Relata Parte de la Vida y Obra de su Padre Fallecido

En el libro Sinfonía Blanca, la periodista y autora Lorna Virgilí cuenta gran parte de la vida de su padre, un artista cubano-americano quien al perder la vida dejó unos manuscritos, diarios, fotografías, audios y elementos que le dieron vida a este libro escrito por su propia hija. Puede conocer más de su obra en […]

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August 23, 2021 | Suzanne Pollak

Dancing, Costumes, Food Highlight Silver Spring’s Carnival Nation

Veteran’s Plaza in Downtown Silver Spring Sunday was a Carnival Nation. Colorful clothing, aromatic food smells, face painting and lots of dancing occurred Sunday from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Constant music from live bands or disc jockeys filled the plaza as people enjoyed feasting on jerk chicken, macaronie pie, curry goat or chicken, fried […]

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August 23, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

¿Busca Adoptar una Mascota? Hay Tarifas Reducidas en Montgomery Hasta el 19 de Septiembre

El Centro de Adopción y Servicios para Animales del Condado de Montgomery (MCASAC, por sus siglas en inglés), operado por la Oficina de Servicios para Animales del Condado de Montgomery reducirá a partir de este lunes 23 de agosto, las tarifas de adopción. El esfuerzo es parte de del evento de adopción nacional “Clear the […]

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August 23, 2021 | Michelle Queen

5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 23, In Montgomery County

Today is Monday, Aug. 23. Mostly cloudy today with a high temperature of 90 degrees. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Back to School: In just one week on Aug. 30, Montgomery County Public Schools will greet students for the new school year.  Maryland requires numerous immunizations for students attending public […]

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August 20, 2021 | Michelle Queen

Silver Spring Resident Hits the Jackpot with Scratch-Off Lottery Ticket

A Montgomery County resident just became $100,000 richer. The 70-year-old Silver Spring man, whose name was not identified by the Maryland Lottery, purchased two instant scratch-off tickets at Wheaton Winery located at 2211 University Boulevard in Silver Spring. He typically plays one instant game each day but decided to buy a second ticket this time. […]

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August 20, 2021 | Fran Murphy

Farmers Run the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair

MyMCM goes to the Montgomery County fair and finds out who makes it all happen.    

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August 20, 2021 | Michelle Queen

5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 20, in Montgomery County

Today is Friday, Aug. 20, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Food Assistance: Montgomery County has three food distribution events today. The first is the Interfaith Works HUB food distribution from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (drive through from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., walk-ups from noon to 12:30 p.m.) […]

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August 19, 2021 | Julia Nikhinson

Scenes From the Montgomery County Fair, One of MoCo’s Great Traditions

Since 1945, the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair in Gaithersburg has etched itself as a a great local tradition and a must-do summer activity. Residents can’t get enough of the farm animals, monster trucks, carnival rides, and fun food. After a year off due to the pandemic, the fair reopened on Friday, Aug. 13 and will […]

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August 19, 2021 | Jordan Lindsay

5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 19, In Montgomery County

Today is Thursday, Aug. 19 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Turtle Crossing: Montgomery County Parks officials say you may see turtles crossing the road in some areas, so keep an eye out during this time of year. They say the moving reptiles are searching for mates and nesting sites. […]

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August 18, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 18, In Montgomery County

Today is Wednesday, Aug. 18 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Governor’s Press Conference: Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan will give a COVID-19 update at 2 p.m. Watch live on YouTube and Facebook. 🎙Governor Hogan will provide a #COVID update to Marylanders tomorrow at 2:00 pm. — Kata H. Burke (@katadhall) […]

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