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During a three-hour drive-in memorial service Saturday afternoon, Tommy Raskin, who died of suicide at the age of 25, was remembered by family, friends and thousands of others gathered at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. or watching virtually on You Tube. The celebration of his life featured memories from long-time friends, teachers, his sisters and […]

U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin and his family will hold a virtual memorial service for his 25-year-old son Thomas “Tommy” Bloom Raskin, who died by suicide on Dec. 31, 2020. The memorial service takes place Saturday, April 3 at 11 a.m. The service will be streamed via YouTube and the public is invited to join as […]

El condado de Montgomery organizará una conversación virtual, “Ayude a mi incredulidad: la coexistencia de la fe y el miedo durante una pandemia” el miércoles 7 de abril de 6 a 7:30 p.m. La conversación se centrará en cómo no perder la fe durante un tiempo en el que los centros religiosos están cerrados por […]

Ensemble, a digital food hall, from the owner of Ted’s Bulletin, opened in Bethesda on Wednesday. The concept of a  “digital food hall” is that all food is only available for pickup or delivery, and must be ordered through the Ensemble mobile app. The idea derived from the contactless world society has grown accustomed to […]

Montgomery County will host an online conversation, “Help My Unbelief – The Coexistence of Faith and Fear During a Pandemic” on Wednesday, April 7 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The conversation will focus on how to not lose faith during a time where religious centers are closed for extended periods due to COVID-19. Also, the […]

Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) announced that they have forgiven $696,165.68 in library fines. Director of MCPL, Anita Vasallo, sat down in a recent interview with MCM’s Deirdre Byrne where she discussed the county’s decision to halt charges of overdue fines. Vasallallo says “Montgomery County is forward-facing and understands the impact of these types of […]

Today is Friday, April 2, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. Virtual Memorial Service for Tommy Raskin : The Raskin family will host a virtual memorial service for Thomas “Tommy” Raskin on Saturday at 11 a.m. The service will be streamed via YouTube and the public is invited to join the […]

Today is Thursday, April 1, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. COVID-19 Vaccine Information: Vaccination clinics operated by the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services are offering the COVID-19 vaccine to residents ages 60 and older, as well as essential workers, a priority group which includes transit workers, teachers, […]

Maryland had the 12th highest tax burden and came in third in the category of “individual tax burden.” A new report claims Maryland residents had one of the highest tax burdens in the nation last year.  Personal finance website WalletHub released a report Wednesday ranking the 50 states by the “tax burden” placed on its […]

Montgomery County’s three Regal Theater locations are set to open in May. Regal Theaters announced last week that they will be reopening select theaters around the country beginning April 2 with additional theaters to open in the weeks following. Regal Germantown is to open on May 7; Regal Rockville Center and Silver Spring Regal Majestic […]