Montgomery Community Media

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 […]

It’s Thursday, April 30 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1.Virtual Tenant Town Hall: With next month’s rent due in just a few days, many residents are concerned about their housing and economic security during this crisis. The Montgomery County Council has relief measures in place to assist renters during this […]

WalletHub ranked Maryland the 11th best state in the United States for providing support to residents during the COVID-19 crisis. WalletHub, a company that offers free credit score reports and provides financial advising services, ranked the states based on a variety of criteria, including coronavirus relief and medical services, food and housing assistance, and unemployment […]

It’s Wednesday, April 29 it’s International Dance Day! Here are five things to know in Montgomery County while you get your groove on. 1. Online Course for Small Businesses: The Small Business Administration is offering an online course on legal requirements for owners. 2. County Council Seeking Testimony: The Montgomery County Council is accepting testimony […]

Local elected officials are working to make sure all residents have a roof over their heads during these unprecedented times. Montgomery County Councilmembers discussed housing stabilization and rental assistance funding during a virtual public hearing on Tuesday. The Council received public testimony and voted unanimously on a special appropriation of $2 million to the Fiscal Year […]

It’s Tuesday, April 28 and on this day in United States history in 1788, Maryland ratified the U.S. constitution. Maryland was the seventh state to do so. Now that you have a fun fact, here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council in Virtual Session: Montgomery County Council meets virtually at 9:35 […]

Montgomery County residents testified in support of the COVID-19 Renter Relief Act at a virtual county council meeting Tuesday.  The bill would prohibit rent increases during and for some time after certain states of emergencies. It would require certain notices to go out to tenants and prohibit others. A final vote is scheduled for Thursday.  […]

It is Tuesday, April 21, and it is National Kindergarten Day. The day honors Friedrich Wilhelm August Frobel (1782-1852), who started the first Kindergarten. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council in Virtual Session: Montgomery County Council meets virtually at 9:30 a.m. The council will discuss legislation to provide more coronavirus […]

Una sensación de alivio para los inquilinos en el Condado de Montgomery en medio de esta catastrófica emergencia de salud. Un proyecto de ley recientemente presentado evitaría que los propietarios aumenten el alquiler durante la pandemia COIVD-19. El concejal del condado de Montgomery, Will Jawando, plantó el martes la Ley 18-20, la Ley de Ayuda […]

A sense of relief for renters in Montgomery County in the midst of this catastrophic health emergency. A newly introduced bill would prevent landlords from increasing rent during the COIVD-19 pandemic. Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando discussed expedited Bill 18-20, the COVID-19 Renter Relief Act on Tuesday during a virtual media briefing.This new legislation would prohibit […]