Montgomery Community Media

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recently extended the face mask requirement on all modes of travel to Jan. 18, 2022.  This includes wearing face masks in airports, and when traveling by commercial aircraft, by buses and by commuter bus and rail systems. The initial requirement, announced by the TSA on Jan. 31, has been extended […]

Today is Martin Luther King Jr Day, a federal holiday to celebrate the life of the great civil rights leader. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. MLK Day of Service: The Montgomery County Volunteer Center is once again sponsoring volunteer activities in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day with virtual […]

The Montgomery County Volunteer Center is once again sponsoring a full day of activities in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day but this year the events will be virtual and expanded to one week. The 2021 Volunteer Center’s MLK service event runs from Jan. 16 to 24. Some projects include creating toys for service […]

Montgomery County’s Reimagining Public Safety Task Force will break up much of its work into five categories before presenting recommendations next year. In late June, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich announced he was creating the task force. Members will discuss racism in policing and examine how to fix policies that impact certain groups disproportionately in […]

Update (Jan. 27): The city of Rockville has cancelled the Lunar New Year celebration scheduled for Feb 1. Original:  The Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year, is a centuries-old celebration of the new calendar year. The new lunar year will last from Jan. 25, 2020 to Feb. 11, 2021. The new year […]

Montgomery County Volunteer Center Hosts Annual Event at Marriott Conference Center Thousands of residents are expected to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and teachings by taking part in Montgomery County’s MLK Day of Service event on Jan. 20. The annual event, organized by the Montgomery County Volunteer Center, takes place from 1 to […]

El Departamento de Recreación del Condado de Montgomery actualmente está buscando ocupar puestos estacionales a tiempo parcial para la próxima temporada de verano. El departamento organizará cuatro ferias de empleo en los próximos dos meses para cualquier persona interesada en esta oportunidad. El calendario de las cuatro ferias de empleo es: Martes 7 de enero […]

The Montgomery County Department of Recreation is currently looking to fill part-time seasonal positions for the upcoming summer season. The department will host four job fairs in the next two months for anyone interested in this opportunity. The schedule of the four job fairs is: Tuesday, Jan. 7 from 3 to 7 p.m. Plum Gar […]

Celebrate the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday at the City of Rockville’s Martin Luther King, Jr Day celebration in the morning or at the Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Tribute & Celebration at Strathmore Monday afternoon. Both events include performances and awards. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day also provides an opportunity to give back to […]

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is holding two open houses for furloughed federal employees and contractors seeking employment. The open houses are scheduled for Jan. 15 and Jan. 18. Job seekers are asked to bring their resume and federal identification to the open house. Applications will be accepted and interviews conducted during the open house. MCPS is […]