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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April 21, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

Aplicación Móvil Disponible para Rastrear las Cigarras

Ahora puede ayudar a construir el mapa de la aparición de las cigarras Brood X descargando la aplicación Cicada Safari. La aplicación se puede descargar tanto de la tienda de aplicaciones de Apple como de Google Play. Las personas que detectan cigarras deben fotografiar y enviar su imagen a la aplicación Cicada Safari. Una vez […]

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April 21, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

5 Things to Know Today, April 21, In Montgomery County

It’s Wednesday, April 21, and here are five things to know for today in Montgomery County: 1. Weekly County COVID-19 Briefing: County Executive Marc Elrich, County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles and Emergency Management Director Dr. Earl Stoddard will hold their weekly media briefing at 12:30 p.m. You can watch live on MCM channels 21 […]

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April 20, 2021 | Rachel Clair

Interactive Cicada Mapping App Now Available for Download

Help map the emergence of the Brood X cicadas by simply downloading the Cicada Safari app. The app can be downloaded from both the Apple app store or Google play. People who spot cicadas should photograph and submit their image to the Cicada Safari app. After the phots are verified they will be put onto […]

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April 20, 2021 | Deirdre Byrne

5 Things to Know Today, April 20, In Montgomery County

It’s Tuesday, April 20, and it is National Weed Day. Two years ago, MyMCM visited Zen Leaf in Germantown to learn about medical cannabis. Here’s a look back at that story. And here are five things to know for today in Montgomery County: 1. Council in Virtual Session:  Montgomery County Council meets virtually today at […]

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April 19, 2021 | Suzanne Pollak

Josiah Henson Museum Debuts Friday; Tickets Available Now

The Josiah Henson Museum and park, home to the 19th Century Riley plantation where Henson was enslaved, opens April 23, Montgomery Parks, which is part of Maryland National-Capital Park and Planning Commission, announced. Visitors must register and pay for tickets on line. Walk ins will not be admitted. Tickets are $5 for adults ages 18 […]

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April 19, 2021 | Michelle Queen

5 Things to Know Today, April 19, In Montgomery County

Today is Monday, April 19, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. MCPS Final Phase of Reopening:  Middle and High School students in grades 7 through 10 return to in-person instruction today. The majority of county schools has a waiting list of students who want to return to in-person learning. 2. […]

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April 18, 2021 | Halle Grossett

Upcoming MoCo Eats Week Will Support Local Restaurants Breweries, and More

Mark your calendars for the Spring 2021 Moco Eats Week, presented by Visit Montgomery and Montgomery County ABS (Alcohol Beverage Services.) The event will feature in person and virtual events showcasing craft beverages and gourmet food from Montgomery County local restaurants. Breweries, wineries, bakeries, coffee shops, and more are expected to be participating in the […]

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April 18, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

Hola Montgomery El Podcast – Alberto Avendaño: “Yo he Sufrido de Depresión”

En el episodio # 39 de Hola Montgomery El Podcast, el reconocido periodista y escritor Alberto Avendaño nos cuenta sobre su vida ahora de regreso a su natal España, lo que significa Estados Unidos, el área de Washington y el condado de Montgomery para él. Habla de su más reciente libro de poemas y confiesa […]

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April 16, 2021 | Michael Hernández

Shepherd’s Table: A Local Non-Profit Provides Food, Vaccines and Hope

For nearly four decades, the non-profit organization Shepherd’s Table located in the heart of Silver Spring has offered food, clothes and basic services to low-income and homeless people in Montgomery County. In recent months, with the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has disproportionately hit vulnerable communities, the work of this organization became more imperative […]

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April 16, 2021 | Rachel Clair

Maryland Ranked 26th Best State in Survey

Maryland was ranked the 26th best state in a YouGov survey ranking the 50 states plus Washington, D.C. YouGov is a London-based, international data and analytics group that specializes in online market research. States were judged in head-to-head matchups by more than 1,200 Americans. The rankings were determined by the winners of those matchups. Neighboring Virginia […]

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