Montgomery Community Media

Monday according to the National Today website is National Cherry Cobbler Day, National Do Something Good for Your Neighbor Day, National Graduation Tassel Day and National Walnut Day. It also happens to be the day federal income taxes are due. May 17 is the Internal Revenue Service’s filing deadline for the 2020 tax year for […]

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) 2021 Exelon STEM Leadership Academy will accept applications until Apr. 25 for young women in grades 10 and 11.  It is a weeklong hybrid event located at the University of Maryland. The leadership academy will take place Aug. 1 through Aug. 6. Young women will be able learn more about […]

In an effort to improve the student/teacher experience in virtual learning at the secondary level, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is giving students the option to adjust their schedules for the second semester. Middle school and high school students will be given more flexible options such as requesting an abbreviated schedule to lighten their course […]

Thursday, Oct. 15 is the last day to fill out census forms. According to a graphic from Montgomery County, every Marylander not counted in the census costs the state approximately $18,250 over 10 years. Every 10 years, the government conducts a population count across the United States. .@RicePolitics #Census2020 Let's Make Sure Everyone is Counted […]

Although the deadline to fill out the census is under appeal by the Trump Administration, Montgomery County is urging residents to complete their response by Monday, Oct. 5. The U.S. Census Bureau announced it will close self-response and field operations for the 2020 census on Oct. 5. The county wants those who have not replied […]

It is Wednesday, May 27, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council meeting with Sen. Ben Cardin: The county council will hold a Zoom meeting with Sen. Cardin at 10 a.m. to discuss COVID-19 in Montgomery County and Maryland. Residents must register for the webinar. 2. Voter registration deadline: Today is […]

The REAL ID deadline has been postponed one year to Oct. 1, 2021, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Acting Secretary Chad F. Wolf announced Thursday.  Originally, the deadline was Oct. 1, 2020. It was delayed to accommodate COVID-19 response efforts, as many MVAs and DMVs are currently closed or restricting access.   “Protecting both the health […]

The Deadline to Register to Vote or Update an Existing Voter Registration before the June Primary is June 5 Montgomery County residents planning to vote in the 2018 Gubernatorial Primary Election must be registered to vote no later than June 5 at 9 p.m. Voter registration closes at that time and remains closed until July […]

Here’s five things to know today, Friday Dec. 22, in Montgomery County: 1. Health Care Exchange: Today is  the last day to enroll in a health or dental plan in Maryland. Get your head in the game! There’s only one day left to enroll in a health or dental plan. You MUST enroll by 11:59pm Friday 12/22 […]

The Montgomery County Council is seeking applicants for the nominating committee for the Board of Trustees of Montgomery College. The term of Dwayne Leslie expires on Sept. 14. Leslie has indicated he will apply for reappointment. Letters of application must be received no later than 5 p.m. on July 20. The committee consists of two […]