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July 31, 2020 | Emma Shuster

Commission For Women Announces Logo Contest

The Montgomery County Commission For Women encourages residents to take part in their “Create Our New Logo” contest. Submissions will be accepted until September 1, 2020. According to a July 29 press release, “The Commission is looking for a new logo that gives voice to the work of the Commission, which is to improve and […]

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May 19, 2020 | Michelle Queen

Free Bikeshare and Electric Scooter Program for Essential Workers Extended

Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation recently announced the extension of the special programs with Capital Bikeshare and Lyft Electric Scooters offering free memberships for essential workers during the public health emergency through June 30. The memberships provide workers unlimited free rides for trips under 30 minutes. *UPDATE* The Essential Worker program has been extended until […]

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May 12, 2020 | Alexandra Macia

Department of Environmental Protection to Host First ‘Digital Solar Happy Hour’

Montgomery County’s Department of Environmental Protection will be hosting a “Digital Solar Happy Hour” focused on bringing solar energy and electric vehicle charging to homes and small businesses. The digital happy hour will be held on Thursday, May 14 live online from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The event is in partnership with local breweries […]

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April 30, 2020 | Alexandra Macia

Free Grab n’ Go Groceries to be Distributed Saturday for Families in Need

Kingdom Fellowship Church has partnered with Councilmember Will Jawando to distribute 500 Grab ‘n Go boxes of free groceries on Saturday, May 2 at 11 a.m to families in need.  The groceries will be distributed in the East County Community Recreation Center Briggs Chaney Park and Ride Lot. The event is also in partnership with […]

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April 28, 2020 | Alexandra Macia

MCDOT Extends Free Bikeshare and Electric Scooter Program for Essential Workers

Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation has extended the special programs with Capital Bikeshare and Lyft Electric Scooters offering free memberships for essential workers during the coronavirus crisis through May 31. The memberships provide workers unlimited free rides for trips under 30 minutes. Capital Bikeshare will also continue to offer $1 trip fares for all riders, […]

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September 14, 2015 | Aline Barros

Route 97 Improvements: SHA Wants To Hear From County Residents

The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) officials are studying plans to improve Route 97 (Georgia Avenue) near Montgomery Hills shopping area between Forest Glen Road and 16th Street. SHA officials want to hear from residents through a survey about possible improvements that can include wider sidewalks, pedestrian crosswalks, bicycle lanes, and replacing the reversible lane […]

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August 7, 2015 | Aline Barros

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Takoma Park Police Warns Residents About Pepco Scam

It starts with a phone call from someone claiming to be representing Pepco. The Takoma Park Police Department wants residents to be on alert. According to a news release, police have received information from citizens that a person is calling and saying they represent Pepco to offer services and upgrades in exchange for money. “Many companies, […]

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July 27, 2015 | Aline Barros

Residents React to Vandalism on Confederate Soldier Statue in Rockville (VIDEO)

Vandals spray painted “Black Lives Matter” at the base of the Confederate soldier monument that sits near the Red Brick Courthouse in Rockville. The City of Rockville Police said the vandalism was reported at 8:29 a.m. on July 27. So far, no suspects have been identified. In this MyMCMedia Extra, Rockville residents share their thoughts […]

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