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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November 1, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

Nuevo Libro para Niños de Claudia Yelin Trata el Tema de la Pandemia y es Ilustrado por su Nieta

La psicóloga y escritora Claudia Yelin da a conocer su más reciente libro animado “Seguros en Casa” que trata el tema de la pandemia. Esta vez la acompaña su nieta Lulú, quien es la artista detrás de las ilustraciones. NOTA PREVIA Hola Montgomery El Podcast – Argentina Escribe sobre Inmigración, Mujeres y Más  

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November 1, 2021 | Michelle Queen

5 Things to Know Today, Nov. 1, In Montgomery County

Today is Monday, Nov. 1, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council Media Briefing: Council President Tom Hucker and Vice President Gabe Albornoz will hold a virtual media briefing today at noon to discuss Bill 16-21 on environmental benchmarking requirements, and several bills related to public safety and policing. Public […]

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October 29, 2021 | Fran Murphy

Ghost Stories of Montgomery County

‘Tis the season for thrillers …and while it may not be “Halloween Part 13” or “The Maryland Lawnmower Massacre”, MyMCM has created its own version of the genre: “Ghost Stories.” In this less than full-length feature, the real star is Montgomery County. While she doesn’t believe in ghosts herself, Lottes confesses she really wrote her […]

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October 29, 2021 | Michelle Queen

5 Things to Know Today, Oct. 29, In Montgomery County

Today is Friday, Oct. 29 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Food Distribution Events:  There are three food distribution events today for anyone in need. From 9 to 10:30 a.m. you can stop by Upcounty Hub Drive-thru Distribution at Mother Seton Parish in Germantown. The Interfaith Works Food Distribution in […]

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October 28, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

Residents Speak Out After County Lifts Indoor Mask Mandate

Montgomery County’s indoor mask mandate was lifted as of 12:01 a.m. Thursday. The mandate was suspended after seven straight days of CDC-defined moderate COVID-19 transmission. Leaders said the mandate will be reinstated if the county hits substantial transmission again. Face coverings are still required in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) and on public transportation. The […]

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October 28, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

‘HalloWheaton’ Evento Gratis en la Nueva Plaza Marian Fryer el 30 de Octubre

El condado de Montgomery invita a sus residentes al evento gratuito “HalloWheaton” que se llevará a cabo en la nueva Plaza Marian Fryer, en el centro de Wheaton desde el mediodía hasta las 4:00 p.m. el sábado 30 de octubre. La Plaza Marian Fryer está ubicada en 2424 Reedie Drive en el distrito comercial del […]

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October 28, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

13 Parques del Condado Obtienen Permisos para Consumir Bebidas Alcohólicas

El programa conocido como Picnic in the Park  se re estableció para permitir el consumo de alcohol en 13 parques en todo el condado. Aquí la lista de los parques autorizados por el condado:  Carroll Knolls Local Park Acorn Urban Park Ellsworth Urban Park Elm Street Urban Park Flower Avenue Urban Park Germantown Town Center […]

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October 28, 2021 | Michelle Queen

5 Things to Know Today, Oct. 28, In Montgomery County

Today is Thursday, Oct. 28, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Indoor Mask Mandate Ends:  The county’s indoor mask mandate ended today following seven straight days of moderate COVID-19 transmission. Masks are still required in public schools and on public transportation. Businesses can still choose to require indoor masking and […]

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October 27, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

5 Things to Know Today, Oct. 27, In Montgomery County

Today is Wednesday, Oct. 27, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Weekly Briefing: County Executive Marc Elrich, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Dr. Earl Stoddard and other county officials will hold their media briefing at 12:30 p.m. Residents can watch live on MCM channels 21 and 995 (HD), County Cable Montgomery […]

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October 26, 2021 | Travis Chase

13 County Park Locations Granted Alcohol Permits

Montgomery County residents can toast the reintroduction of the Picnic in the Park program. It will be reinstated to allow the consumption of alcohol at 13 parks throughout the county. Alcohol consumption will be permitted in the following parks: -Carroll Knolls Local Park -Acorn Urban Park -Ellsworth Urban Park -Elm Street Urban Park -Flower Avenue […]

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