Montgomery Community Media

Today is Thursday, March 25, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1.MCPS Community Update: Montgomery County Public Schools released a community update following the Board of Education’s recent discussion on MCPS’ reopening plan and what’s ahead. The Board voted to speed up the current timeline for the return of student groups. See the […]

The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is currently taking applications for the Community Services Grants Program. The program offers up to $10,000 in support of health and human service projects. The program will offer one-time grants to nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County serving residents in the community. In addition to the […]

Scams related to COVID-19 have increased rapidly in recent months due to scammers taking advantage of the worldwide health crisis. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), as of January 2021, they received nearly 327,000 consumer complaints related to COVID-19. MyMCM spoke with Attorney Roberto Anguizola from the FTC’s marketing department about the most common […]

Today is Wednesday, March 24, and here are five things to know 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 and 995 […]

Beginning March 22, Krispy Kreme shops around the country are offering one free original glazed doughnut to anyone who has received the COVID-19 vaccine. To get your free treat, you simply have to show your vaccination card. The only Krispy Kreme in Montgomery County is located on Shady Grove Road in the Fallsgrove Village Shopping […]

A new children’s book about Dr. Anthony Fauci, who County Executive Marc Elrich dubbed on Twitter, ‘the most famous employee in Montgomery County,” will debut June 29. Written by Kate Messner, whose award winning books include “All the Answers,” “Breakout” and “Tracking Pythons, the book is entitled “Dr. Fauci: How a Boy From Brooklyn Became […]

Today is Tuesday, March 23, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Maryland Enters Vaccine Phase 2: Under Phase 2A, all Marylanders ages 60+ are eligible to sign up to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, Hogan announced during a March 18 press conference. Use this online tool to find a vaccination site […]

Claudia Yelin se vio obligada a emigrar de Argentina en 1983 junto a su esposo y dos hijas pequeñas. Tras su experiencia como mujer inmigrante, y psicóloga de profesión, decide escribir “Emigrar” sobre el tema de inmigración basada en su propia historia, luego escribe un libro para niños “De Aquí para Allá”, también con el […]

Two years ago MJ Pet Bakery was born, a venture of two Hispanic women who are dedicated to making cakes, cookies and other delicacies for dogs and cats. Julissa Peña and María Tamayo, the owners of the business, spoke with MyMCMedia about where the idea came from and how their business has become stronger than […]

Hace dos años nació MJ Pet Bakery, un emprendimiento de dos mujeres hispanas que se dedican hacer tortas, galletas y otras delicias para perros y gatos. Julissa Peña y María Tamayo, las propietarias del negocio conversaron con MyMCMedia sobre de dónde surgió la idea y cuentan que en este año de pandemia su negocio ha […]