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

July 28, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

Mexicano Liderará al Primer Equipo de Breakdance de EE.UU. en las Olimpiadas 2024

Antonio Castillo, un inmigrante mexicano de Takoma Park, está viviendo su sueño de liderar al primer equipo de breakdance de Estados Unidos a los Juegos Olímpicos que tendrán lugar en París en 2024. MyMCMedia lo visitó y entrenó un poco con él en su Breakin ‘Dance Studio – “The Lab” – donde enseña a casi […]

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July 28, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

5 Things to Know Today, July 28, In Montgomery County

Today is Wednesday, July 28, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Weekly Briefing Time Change: County Executive Marc Elrich, County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles and Acting Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Dr. Earl Stoddard will hold their weekly media briefing at 12 p.m. You can watch live on MCM channels […]

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July 27, 2021 | Michelle Queen

$2 Million Winning Powerball Lottery Ticket Unclaimed in Germantown

A 7-Eleven in Germantown sold a Powerball lottery ticket with a prize of $2 million, according to a press release by Maryland Lottery. The winning numbers came up on the July 24 drawing, but as of July 26, the prize remains unclaimed. And the winning numbers? They are 1, 4, 11, 59 and 67. The […]

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July 27, 2021 | Madelyn Willoughby

Montgomery Parks Plan Renovations to Columbia Local Park

Montgomery Parks will propose a renovation to Columbia Local Park in Burtonsville to the Montgomery Planning Board on Thursday, July 29. If approved, a final design is expected to be proposed by 2022 with construction estimated to begin in 2023 at a cost of $2.6 million. The renovation would replace the current tennis courts with […]

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July 27, 2021 | Deirdre Byrne

5 Things to Know Today, July 27, In Montgomery County

Today is Tuesday, July 27, and it is National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day. Today we honor those who served in the Korean War. In the meantime, here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Tokyo Olympics – Day 4: It is Day 4 of the Tokyo Olympics and MyMCM continues to offer […]

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July 26, 2021 | Fran Murphy

Hank Dietle’s ReOpens

Friday night marked the reopening of the popular pub on Rockville Pike. Dietle’s had been a local lower county landmark since 1950, when an early morning fire on Valentine’s Day of 2018 destroyed the bar. Rising out of the ashes, thanks to a healthy GoFundMe, the tavern hosted a sold-out crowd. The tunes of King […]

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July 26, 2021 | Maya Rosenberg

Las Comunidades de Color Luchan para Recuperar Dos Centros Comunitarios

El presidente del concejo del condado de Montgomery Tom Hucker hizo un llamado a la reaperatura de los centros comunitarios Long Branch y Coffield para los residentes locales. Esos dos centros han sido utilizados como albergues de emergencias durante la pandemia. Todos de los otros centros comunitarios han abierto sus puertas. Hucker pidió que los […]

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July 26, 2021 | Michelle Queen

5 Things to Know Today, July 26, In Montgomery County

Today is Monday, July 26, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council Media Briefing: Council President Tom Hucker and Vice President Gabe Albornoz are holding a media briefing today at noon to discuss early voting centers for the 2022 election, the Council’s upcoming vote on zoning changes for 5G wireless […]

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July 23, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

Hijo de Poeta Cubana Pura del Prado Revive la Poesía de su Madre en Medio de la Crisis Política

René Pedraza del Prado, hijo de la poeta cubana laureada Pura del Prado, nos cuenta sobre la vida y legado de su madre, conocida como la poeta de la revolución, y lo que significa para él y sus familiares la coyuntura política en la isla y en EE.UU. marcada por protestas contra el régimen y […]

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July 23, 2021 | Michael Hernández

Le Otorgarán Nueva Casa a Veterano Gravemente Herido en Irak

El Sargento Emmanuel “Manny” Meléndez-Díaz, un veterano del ejército que sirvió en Irak, tendrá un nuevo hogar especializado en Poolesville. Esto, gracias a la organización Homes for Our Troops. En diciembre de 2004, Meléndez-Díaz estaba trabajando en una patrulla de limpieza de carreteras cuando su vehículo golpeó un artefacto explosivo improvisado. La tragedia lo dejó […]

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