Montgomery Community Media

Today is Thursday, July 15, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Maryland Tax Filing Deadline: Today is the deadline to file Maryland income tax returns. While returns are normally due on April 15, this year the state extended the deadline three months. 2. School Board Meets:  The MCPS Board of […]

On Tuesday, Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando introduced a bill to extend limits on rent increases after the COVID-19 state of emergency ends. If passed, the bill would extend the prohibition against raising rents above voluntary guidelines until one year after the state of emergency ends, and would prohibit charging fees for late rent payments […]

El 18.15 por ciento de la población hispana en el condado de Montgomery ha recibido hasta la fecha al menos una dosis de la vacuna Covid-19. Los hispanos representan el 20 por ciento de los residentes del condado, según los datos publicados por el gobierno local. En total, el 61.9 por ciento de los residentes […]

Today is Wednesday, July 14, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Weekly County COVID-19 Briefing: County Executive Marc Elrich, County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles and Emergency Management Director Dr. Earl Stoddard will hold their weekly media briefing at 12:30 p.m. You can watch live on MCM channels 21 and 995 […]

County officials are urging Congress to guarantee health coverage for residents through the Medicare for All Act of 2021. The legislation will provide national health insurance to all U.S. citizens and eliminate copays, deductibles, and other out-of-pocket costs. “The number of uninsured Americans hit a staggering 32.8 million in 2019; in Montgomery County, that number […]

Today is Tuesday, July 13, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Hyperthermia Alert: Montgomery County issued a Hyperthermia Alert from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. The alert is sent when temperatures/heat index is forecast to be at least 95 degrees. See hot weather safety tips and information here. Hyperthermia alert in place […]

Today is Monday, July 12, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. COVID-19 Testing and Vaccine Clinics: Free COVID-19 testing is available throughout the county at seven testing sites today. Montgomery County clinics are vaccinating residents age 12 and older. Make an appointment here. 2. Council Media Briefing: Council President Tom Hucker and Council Vice […]

Montgomery County Public Schools [MCPS] looks forward to a full return to classrooms when the 2021–2022 school year begins on August 30. Interim Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight released a community message on Thursday that included her focus for the first 100 days of the upcoming school year. This vision – PROSPER 100 – commits to […]

Some local middle and high school students want to encourage the community to get the COVID-19 vaccine through the “Take Your Shot Video Contest”. A judging panel narrowed down more than 300 entries to 10 winners – who were announced this week. Health leaders say vaccines work, and they help save lives.  These creative public […]

Today is Thursday, July 8 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1.Affordable Housing Efforts: Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich will be joined by other elected officials and members of the community to celebrate the achievement of preserving and enhancing the availability of local affordable housing. The event will take place today at 11:00 […]