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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October 19, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

El Cáncer de Mama es la Principal Causa de Muertes entre las Mujeres Latinas

Octubre es el Mes de Concientización del Cáncer de Mama. La Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) lo ha declarado en todo el mundo con el objetivo de aumentar la atención y apoyo a la detección precoz y el tratamiento de esta enfermedad y el lunes 19 de octubre es el día internacional de la […]

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October 19, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

El Condado Volverá a Permitir el Consumo de Alcohol en Algunos Parques Locales

“Picnic en el Parque” pronto regresará a los parques del condado de Montgomery. El director Mike Riley anunció la reanudación. “Me complace decir que vamos a reanudar la asignación de alcohol en el programa Picnic in the Park gracias a una opinión alternativa favorable del fiscal del condado. Daré a conocer detalles específicos sobre los […]

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October 19, 2021 | Deirdre Byrne

5 Things to Know Today, Oct. 19, In Montgomery County

Today is Tuesday, Oct. 19, and it is Milad an-Nabi, the Muslim holiday celebrating the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council in Session: Montgomery County Council meets virtually at 9 a.m. Here is a look at the full agenda, which includes proclamations recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month […]

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October 18, 2021 | Collin Riviello

County to Resume Allowing Alcohol in Some Local Parks

“Picnic in the Park” will soon be coming back to Montgomery County Parks. Director Mike Riley announced the resumption. “I am pleased to say that we are going to be resuming the allowance of alcohol in the Picnic in the Park program thanks to a favorable alternate opinion of the county attorney… I will be […]

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October 18, 2021 | Michelle Queen

5 Things to Know Today, Oct. 18, In Montgomery County

Today is Monday, Oct. 18, 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 media briefing today at 11:30 a.m. to discuss new legislation being proposed to create a property tax credit for first responders. Public Health Emergency […]

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October 16, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

Refreshed Germantown Library Reopens to the Public   

The Germantown Library reopened Saturday after the building was closed for 19 months due to COVID-19 and then a refresh project. All Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) closed operations March 16, 2020 due to the pandemic. Residents could use virtual services and MCPL eventually allowed holds-to-go for contactless pickups. Around May 2021, construction began for […]

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October 15, 2021 | Suzanne Pollak

Permanent Housing for County’s Homeless Set to Open in January

By the beginning of 2022, Montgomery County’s brand new permanent shelter for 200 homeless males will open on Nebel Street in Rockville. Currently, the county mostly houses its homeless in temporary shelters, some that are only available during very cold or very hot weather. Others are housed in area hotels and still others are moved […]

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October 15, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

Actividades de Otoño para Toda la Familia en Montgomery

El Departamento de Recreación del condado de Montgomery está organizando eventos familiares para disfrutar durante la temporada de otoño. Los eventos se llevarán a cabo en centros de recreación comunitarios e instalaciones acuáticas ubicadas en todo el condado. Los eventos especiales incluyen: Viernes 22 de octubre y sábado 23 de octubre de 9:30 a.  7 […]

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October 15, 2021 | Michelle Queen

5 Things to Know Today, Oct. 15, In Montgomery County

Today is Friday, Oct. 15 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Lunch with a Recruiter:  Learn about the positions the Montgomery County Police Department is looking to fill. Officers from the Bethesda police district will be at the Westfield Montgomery Mall food court from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The […]

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October 14, 2021 | Suzanne Pollak

Silver Spring Doctor Who Ran 3 Marathons in 3 Days Calls His Wife ‘the Better Runner’

Jordan Tropf of Silver Spring just loves to run. He loves to train. He loves to compete. He loves the quiet, and he loves to check out the scenery along Paint Branch, Sligo Creek and Matthew Henson trails. He also loves going to Olive Garden the night before a race and piling on the carbs. […]

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