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August 2, 2021 | Suzanne Pollak

Three Candidates Seek to Unseat State’s Attorney John McCarthy

Tom DeGonia, former president of the Montgomery County Bar Association, joins lawyer Bernice Mireku-North and prosecutor Perry Paylor in an attempt to become Montgomery County State’s Attorney. All three are running in the Democratic primary, which will be held June 28, 2022. DeGonia of Olney is a partner at the law firm of Ethridge, Quinn, […]

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July 7, 2021 | Sarah Dilworth

Eight Women Run for Montgomery County Council

*This article has been updated to include information on the candidacy of Laurie-Anne Sayles With nearly a year before voting begins, eight women have entered the Democratic Primary for one of the five seats opening up on the Montgomery County Council in 2022. According to the Washington Post, the women look to improve gender parity […]

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June 28, 2021 | Michelle Queen

5 Things to Know Today, June 28, In Montgomery County

Today is Monday, June 28, 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 eight testing sites today. Montgomery County clinics are now vaccinating Marylanders age 12 and older. Make an appointment here. 2. Council Media Briefing: Council President Tom Hucker and Council […]

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June 21, 2021 | Michelle Queen

Lineup for June Events on Silver Spring’s Veterans Plaza

Live music and events return to Silver Spring’s Veterans Plaza this summer. The lineup of free, public outdoor events at Veterans Plaza includes community events, concerts, farm markets, and Sunday festivals throughout the summer. Silver Spring is one of the most diverse communities in the state. There is always something to do and enjoy. The […]

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June 1, 2021 | Deirdre Byrne

Vaccinated at a CVS Pharmacy? You Can Enter Several Sweepstakes

A VIP trip to Super Bowl LVI—along with several other potential prizes—is now available for those vaccinated at a CVS Pharmacy. CVS Health announced that starting Tuesday, customers who’ve received the COVID-19 vaccine or plan to receive the vaccine through one of its pharmacies can enter into several sweepstakes. CVS is launching these sweepstakes over […]

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April 27, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

Maestro de Escuela de MCPS se Declara Culpable de Posesión de Pornografía Infantil

Kevin Bremerman, de 35 años, de Damascus Park Terrace en Damasco, se declaró culpable el 23 de abril de un cargo de posesión de pornografía infantil. El maestro de la escuela secundaria Roberto Clemente había sido acusado de 10 cargos de posesión de pornografía infantil en su teléfono. En el momento de su arresto el […]

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April 27, 2021 | Suzanne Pollak

MCPS Middle School Teacher Pleads Guilty to Possession of Child Pornography

Kevin Bremerman, 35, of Damascus Park Terrace in Damascus, pled guilty April 23 to one count of possessing child pornography. The Roberto Clemente Middle School teacher had been charged with 10 counts of possession of child pornography on his phone. At the time of his arrest on March 29, Montgomery County Police Department had stressed […]

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April 2, 2021 | Grace Kpetemey

MCPS Offers a Range of Summer Programs for Students

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will offer various summer programs for elementary, middle and high school students. Programs will be offered at all local schools virtually and in person at no cost. Registration will open Monday, May 3 for all students. Programs for high school students will begin Monday, June 28. However, programs for middle […]

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June 22, 2020 | Maryam Shahzad

Metro Announces 15 Stations Opening, 14 Bus Lines Increasing Service

15 Metrorail stations will reopen on Sunday, June 28 and Metrobus service will be increased on the 14 busiest bus lines on Monday, June 29. The following stops will reopen, per a statement from Metro: Federal Center SW Federal Triangle Mt. Vernon Sq. Judiciary Sq. Archives Smithsonian  Eisenhower Ave. Virginia Sq. Van Dorn St. Clarendon […]

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June 17, 2020 | Isabel Cleary

Shri Mangal Mandir Temple Hosting Free Food Distribution

Shri Mangal Mandir Temple in Ashton is hosting a free food distribution for anyone in need on Sunday, June 21 and 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., as long as supplies last. They held a previous food distribution on June 7 and 14 where they gave out over 700 bags of food, according to […]

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