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Montgomery College President DeRionne P. Pollard will be taking a six-month sabbatical starting July 1, “to concentrate on writing and strategic thinking,” according to a memo to the college community. “These projects will require some uninterrupted focus on my part, an opportunity that is rarely available to me with the busy daily schedule of my […]

Hogan Signs Community College Promise Scholarship Legislation  A bill signed by Gov. Larry Hogan Tuesday aims to make college more affordable for residents. Dozens of lawmakers gathered in Annapolis as Hogan signed the Near Completers and Maryland Community College Scholarships bill into law, which allocates $15 million per year in need based tuition aid for […]

Montgomery College President Dr. DeRionne Pollard called the bill passed by the Maryland General Assembly that would offer free tuition at community colleges throughout the state “groundbreaking.” Her response comes after Gov. Larry Hogan signed the bill into law early Tuesday. “One of the things we know for sure is that poverty is continuously the […]

Here are five things to know for Tuesday, May 8, in Montgomery County: 1. Free College Tuition: Gov. Larry Hogan is expected to sign a bill today that would offer free tuition at State community colleges to qualifying residents. 2. Montgomery College Nursing Program Celebrates 50 Years: Montgomery County Councilmember Craig Rice will present a proclamation […]

The National Weather Service expects a third day of 90 degrees or above temperatures. Here are five things to know for Friday, May 4, in Montgomery County: 1. Safety Tips for Heat: Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Captain Thomas Potter provides tips for surviving the heat in this short video. 2. County Council T&E Committee […]

Temperatures today may reach 90 degrees or higher for the second day in a row. Here are five things to know for Thursday, May 3, in Montgomery County: 1. Mass Casualty Active Shooter Drill: Don’t be alarmed if you observe emergency vehicles and personnel on, or receive an emergency alert from the Rockville Campus of […]

Remember the sayings, practice makes perfect and  you can’t judge a book by it’s cover? Thursday Rockville will put both sayings into action. County officials with Emergency Management, Homeland Security, County public safety agencies, area hospitals and Montgomery College will perform a full-scale mass casualty, active assailant training exercise on the Rockville campus from 9 a.m. […]

Here are five things to know for Wednesday, May 2, in Montgomery County: 1. MCPD Annual Fallen Heroes Memorial Service: The Montgomery County Police Department, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, and the Maryland-National Capital Park Police will honor fallen officers at the annual Fallen Heroes Memorial Service. The memorial will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the Public Safety […]

Anqoinette Crosby hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week with news and information for Montgomery County. On this episode, find reports on: Governor Larry Hogan signs Amazon incentive package bill at the Strathmore; 24 fallen officers are were honored during the annual Fallen Heroes Memorial Service; Bike to Work Day takes place on May 18th; […]

Here are five things to know for Tuesday, May 1, in Montgomery County: 1. Legal Representation for Residents Detained?:  The Montgomery County Council will hold a public hearing regarding a special appropriation to County Government’s FY18 Operating Budget, DHHS for Legal Representation for Residents Detained for Deportation Proceedings. 2. Property Tax Credit: Montgomery County Councilmember […]