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It is Thursday, April 23, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1.Helpful Information for Renters: Click here for updated information from the Montgomery County Department of Housing and Community Affairs regarding renter issues related to the COVID-19 crisis. Do you have questions about the eviction moratorium? Visit the @MCGMDDHCA website for answers: https://t.co/pPdISWiS8m @311MC311 […]

On Tuesday the Montgomery County Council approved $10 million in appropriations for Montgomery County hospitals to help address COVID-19 emergency measures, according to a press release from the council. In order to prepare for additional COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County as well as in the state of Maryland, local hospitals need to increase the number […]

Montgomery County Public Schools Deputy Superintendent Monifa McKnight warned the school community about false social media posts circulating regarding the coronavirus cases in Montgomery County. McKnight spoke at the MCPS Board of Education meeting Tuesday about the school system’s response regarding the coronavirus. She said the school system is working closely with the Montgomery County […]

Las medidas de precaución y preparación vigentes para el coronavirus estuvieron entre los muchos temas discutidos este jueves, durante la conferencia de prensa mensual del Superintendente de Las Escuelas Públicas del condado de Montgomery (MCPS), Jack Smith. La Especialista en Comunicaciones de MCPS dijo a MyMCMedia que están en comunicación diaria con el Departamento de […]

Precaution and preparation measures that are in place for the coronavirus were among the many topics discussed during MCPS Superintendent Jack Smith’s monthly press conference on Thursday. Deputy Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight says that the health and safety of all MCPS students is a top priority. The school system is working closely with the Department […]

Montgomery County Councilmember Gabe Albornoz led an emotional press conference denouncing the Supreme Court’s Jan. 27 “public charge” immigration decision. The 5-4 decision was voted on along party lines—the four judges appointed by Democratic presidents all voted “no.” It will make it more difficult for immigrants, who have used benefits like Medicaid and food stamps, […]

Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Director, Uma Ahluwalia, is partnering with Congressman Jamie Raskin to discuss Medicaid in Maryland on Sept. 19. The goal of this meeting is for resident to voice how Medicaid has impacted their families here in Montgomery County. Kick off for the forum begins at 7:00 p.m. and […]

Montgomery College campus is teaming up the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services, Family Services and the City of Gaithersburg, to host the first Single Parent Conference on its Rockville campus on Aug. 12. The goal of this free event is to to provide an opportunity for single parents to have direct access […]

Dozens of county leaders and residents gathered in Rockville early Wednesday for a special memorial service to remember the 61 individuals who died as a result of homelessness in 2016 and 2017. “Research tells us that people experiencing homelessness have a life expectancy 30 years less than non-homeless Americans,” Amanda Harris, chief of special needs […]

The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services are seeking volunteers to assist victims of sexual assault and their families through its Victim Assistance and Sexual Assault Program (VASAP), according to a news release. VASAP volunteers provide 24-hour crisis counseling and companion services in throughout county hospitals and police stations for victims. Requirements to […]