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The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) will participate in the nationwide Clear the Shelters event from now through Sept. 19. During the event, fees to adopt a pet will be cut by at least 50 percent and will be entirely waived for animals who have been in the shelter for more than […]

Montgomery County is hosting a free vaccination clinic for public school students on Wednesday, Aug. 25 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at John F. Kennedy High School. The clinic, which is open to students 12 years and older, will offer the Pfizer vaccine. Appointments are available online at MarylandVax.org.  Students must fill out all required […]

Today is Wednesday, Aug. 25 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Hyperthermia Alert: Montgomery County is under a Hyperthermia Alert from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. County Emergency Management issues the alert when temperatures/heat index is forecast to be at least 95 degrees. These conditions are hazardous and the county says heat […]

For two weeks, the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) will waive adoption fees for small animals. Following the success of July’s cat adoption event which led to a record-breaking 162 adoptions, the non-profit organization Montgomery County Partners for Animal Well-Being (MCPAW) will now sponsor “Pocket Pet Palooza.” The promotional event for small […]

The next session in the county’s virtual series of conversations about mental health takes place Wednesday, Aug. 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. The event is free, open to the public, and no registration is required. Join the conversation on Teams Live at https://bit.ly/cahoots-training or view it live on the County Cable Montgomery and the County’s Facebook page. […]

Tuesday Montgomery County recorded 59 new COVID-19 cases, according to the Maryland Health Department data — bringing its cumulative total to 19,599 since the first case was confirmed in March. Montgomery County’s seven-day rolling average for test positivity was 2.39% on Tuesday — the lowest rate of the pandemic yet. No new deaths were reported […]

It’s Tuesday, Aug. 25, and it’s the second day of the Republican National Convention. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. Board of Education Meets Virtually: Montgomery County Board of Education meets virutally at noon. The board will review MCPS’ fall 2020 recovery plan. More information in the tweet below: .@mocoboe will […]

It’s officially been 100 years since the 19th amendment was ratified in the U.S. Constitution, granting women the right to vote. Although celebrations won’t be done in person because of the coronavirus, there are a number of ways to virtually celebrate this milestone in Montgomery County. Here’s a look at physical distant-friendly ways of celebrating […]

Two in-person and four virtual public hearings concerning the widening and managed lanes plans on I-495 and I-270 will be held over the new few weeks. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), the State Highway Administration (SHA) and the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) will jointly host the public […]

Here’s our guide to arts and entertainment in Montgomery County, Aug. 22 – 25. One Act and More:  The Upcounty Theatre Company performs their first-ever One Act Plays festival featuring five plays, The Box, Trifles, Little Sal and Maria, Little Sal and Maria Scare Momma, and Cusumano.  Friday and Saturday, August 23 and 24 at 8 […]