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A pilot academic program has been launched in Montgomery County for students who are in substance abuse recovery and are committed to maintaining sobriety. State officials — including Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford, county schools superintendent Jack Smith, school board president Michael Durso and state school superintendent Karen Salmon — announced the program Tuesday in Gaithersburg. […]

Here are five things to know today, Friday, March 16 in Montgomery County: 1. Community Coffee: Takoma Park Mayor Kate Stewart and Councilmember Kacy Kostiuk who represents Ward 3 meet with community members over coffee today at Mid-Atlantic Seafood from 8 to 9:30 a.m. 2. Public Safety awards: Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford is scheduled to […]

In an effort to fight the heroin and opioid epidemic, Maryland’s Department of Health, Governor’s Office of Crime Control & Prevention and the Opioid Operational Command Center, announced more than $22 million will be given to the state to help local jurisdictions fund prevention, enforcement and treatment efforts, according to a news release. “Finding real […]

It’s out with the old and in with the new for female residents of the Wilkins Avenue Interfaith Works Women’s Center as they transition into an updated facility. State and local leaders gathered at 2 Taft Court in Rockville for the unveiling of a new integrated health and shelter facility for those in need. “We […]

A groundbreaking ceremony for the Universities at Shady Grove’s new Biomedical Sciences and Engineering Education Facility was held this week in Rockville. Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett and Maryland Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford were among the officials who attended the ceremony. “Since 2000, USG has brought world-class education, research, and services to citizens, business, and […]

The 15th annual Maryland Hispanic Business Conference was held at Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in North Bethesda early Monday. This year’s theme: fueling the economy, creating jobs, and promoting growth. There are more than 54,000 Hispanic Business owners in the state of Maryland, according to keynote speaker Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford. You […]

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has announced that his administration is providing $3 million in state grants to help eradicate the heroin epidemic in Maryland, including $35,000 for a heroin coordinator at the Montgomery County Police Department. According to a news release, a total of $931,371 will go toward funding a heroin coordinator in law enforcement […]

Here are five things to know today, April 22nd, in Montgomery County: 1. Show us your Friday! MyMCMedia is celebrating the fourth annual, “Day in the Life of Montgomery County,” today. This photo project spotlights the people and places that make our county so extraordinary, and we hope you will join us. Email your photos to […]

Maryland Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford today at a Board of Public Works meeting announced the Hogan administration’s support for HB 316 – Live and Archived Video Streaming of Meetings. This bill requires the Maryland General Assembly to provide live streaming and archived video of floor and voting sessions in the House of Delegates and Senate. […]

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has ordered flags to fly at half staff following the deaths of two Harford County sheriff’s deputies today. Hogan also released the following statement in response to the violence that resulted in the deaths of two deputies this afternoon in Abingdon: “Anytime law enforcement or first responders lose their lives in […]