Today is Tuesday, March 24 and here are five things you need to know in Montgomery County: 1. Council in Session: Montgomery County Council is in session, but remotely, at 12:30 p.m. Here’s a look at the meeting’s agenda. During the meeting Councilmember Nancy Navarro will introduce a resolution calling on the council to “exercise spending restraint” […]
Maryland First Lady Yumi Hogan Visits The Children’s Inn at NIH
Maryland’s First Lady Yumi Hogan visited The Children’s Inn at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) yesterday to decorate small boxes with children. The Children’s Inn offers a comfortable, home-like place for families and their children with illnesses who are undergoing clinical trials at NIH.
10-Year-Old Boy With Leukemia Throws Out First Pitch at Nats Game
A 10-year-old boy who has been living with leukemia for half of his life threw the first pitch at the Nationals home game on Wednesday night. Edu of Houston, Texas has been battling leukemia since he was 5 years old and is currently being treated in a cutting edge Car T-cell therapy clinical trial at […]
Public Invited to Celebrate Roberts’ Life, Donate to Children’s Inn at NIH
Cokie Roberts’ family is inviting the public to participate in celebrating the life of the renowned journalist. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for contributions to The Children’s Inn at NIH, where Roberts served on the Board of Directors since 1992. She lived nearby in Bethesda. MyMCMedia spoke to Jennie Lucca, CEO of […]
Five Things to Know for Aug. 26 in Montgomery County
Today is Monday, Aug. 26. Partly cloudy today. Still cool. Here’s the forecast. 1. Back-to-School for Montgomery College: Montgomery College President Dr. DeRionne Pollard welcomes faculty, staff, and students on the first day of the academic year. The meeting is streamed live, here. Students begin classes Tuesday, September 3. 2. Sligo Creek Parkway Closures: Montgomery […]
Former Astronaut Speaks with Kids at Children’s Inn at NIH
Children who are staying at the Children’s Inn at NIH had a fun filled, space-themed day. The educational experience included a Skype interview with retired NASA Astronaut, Clay Anderson and a conversation about space medical research. Please watch the video for more details.
Rare Disease Community Shares Unspoken Understanding at The Children’s Inn at NIH
Two families staying at The Children’s Inn at NIH in Bethesda have found comfort meeting others in the “rare disease community.” Lydia Mzame came to The Inn from Mombasa, Kenya to help her 13-year-old son who’s suffered from sickle cell disease since he was four months old. Mzame came with her husband and their two other children. […]
The Children’s Inn at NIH Celebrates Rare Disease Day
The Children’s Inn at NIH in Bethesda celebrated Rare Disease Day on Thursday. Because the holiday celebrates “rare” diseases, the holiday is ideally celebrated on the rarest day of the year, February 29. However, since this year wasn’t a leap year, it was celebrated on February 28. Stephanie Feinberg, the family program assistant at The […]
Santa Rides Through County For Good Claus
Santa Claus left his sleigh in the North Pole garage and rode through Montgomery County on his Harley motorcycle. No, Rudolph didn’t guide Santa on this trip; instead the Montgomery County Police Officers spent the day as Santa’s elves, escorting him to 10 stops in Montgomery County. Throughout the day, Santa and the officers visited […]
The Children’s Inn Makes a Difference for Many (VIDEO)
Montgomery County is home to many top-notched hospitals and medical facilities. There is one in Bethesda that is in a league of its own. Susan Kenedy reports. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.
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