Montgomery Community Media

Durante el otoño, todos los estudiantes, el personal y los visitantes de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS) deberán usar cubiertas para la cara en los edificios escolares, independientemente del estado de vacunación. La Junta de Educación del Condado de Montgomery aprobó por unanimidad, durante una reunión el martes, la recomendación de la […]

The Montgomery County Council approved Bill 3-21 of Special Taxing Area Laws on Tuesday to aid in marketing and promotions for the district. Sponsored by Council President Tom Hucker and Councilmember Hans Riemer, the legislation was enacted by a 7-1 vote with all council members in favor except Will Jawando, according to a Montgomery County […]

County Executive Elrich appointed Luisa F. Cardona de Vence, Peter Fosselman, Jacob Newman and W. Gregory Wims  as  the new Regional Service Directors for Montgomery County. The County Council approved the appointments on Tuesday. Cardona de Vence will work in the MidCounty Regional Services Center office. She has more than 10 years of experience with […]

Montgomery County leaders say unvaccinated adults drive the recent increase in COVID-19 cases. Data shows that it’s not just happening locally but nationwide – especially as the delta variant runs rampant. “We know that children under 12 can’t, but it’s that older population that if they get sick, they are very likely to be in […]

The Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR) hosts a variety of free public training sessions throughout July and August. Upcoming training sessions will include: ‘Employment Discrimination Basics’ on July 29 and Aug. 9 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – An introductory class providing the definition of discrimination, theories of discrimination and best practices. To […]

By a vote of seven to two, Montgomery County Councilmembers approved a change to its zoning ordinance that will increase 5G access throughout the county by allowing small cell antennas on existing or new poles. Councilmember Hans Riemer, the moving force behind bringing 5G to more areas, cited federal studies on the safety of 5G […]

White Oak residents want an early voting site in their community. Montgomery County leaders advocated for an early voting site in the area during an event with residents Monday evening. Council President Tom Hucker said the location makes common sense. White Oak is home to many lower-income, African American, immigrant, and senior voters, many of […]

A resident of Silver Spring was awarded a $50,000 VaxU lottery scholarship yesterday, July 26, according to the Maryland Higher Education Commission. This resident is the third Montgomery County VaxU scholarship winner out of six Marylanders. A resident from Potomac and a resident from Silver Spring were chosen in the first drawing on July 12.  […]

Come fall, all Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students, staff, and visitors will be required to wear face coverings in school buildings, regardless of vaccination status. The Montgomery County Board of Education unanimously approved MCPS Interim Superintendent  Dr. Monifa McKnight’s recommendation for face-covering guidance during a meeting on Tuesday. MCPS officials say the guidance is in […]

Los líderes del condado de Montgomery abogaron por un sitio de votación anticipada en White Oak durante un evento comunitario con los residentes el lunes por la noche. El presidente del concejo, Tom Hucker, dijo que un sitio en White Oak es de sentido común. El área es el hogar de muchos votantes de bajos […]