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Birth certificate section of County Vital Records’ reopens at Dennis Avenue Health Center The County’s birth certificate service, which was closed temporarily in early May, is open for business at the Dennis Avenue Health Center in Silver Spring. Birth certificates are available from the County for any individual born in the State of Maryland after […]

UPDATE 10:22 a.m.: The National Weather Service has expanded the flash flood warning to include Silver Spring and Bethesda.  The warning now extends until 1:45 p.m. for Montgomery County. According to the warning, widespread flash flooding has been reported in the county. Three to six inches of rain fell in the I-20 corridor and surrounding […]

From the agricultural reserve to the most diverse cities in the country,  local communities, families, friends and visitors came together to celebrate the Fourth of July in Montgomery County. Enjoy the best of Montgomery County on the Fourth of July. All images copyrighted 2019 © Phil Fabrizio | PhotoLoaf for MCM

El Concejo de Alimentos del Condado de Montgomery (MCFC), una organización comunitaria sin fines de lucro, que se asocia con múltiples organizaciones para abordar la inseguridad alimentaria dentro del condado, presentó un informe el viernes 28 de junio sobre el éxito del año pasado y los objetivos para los próximos años. El Condado de Montgomery […]

The national weather service expects temperatures to climb into the 90s Tuesday afternoon and the heat index to be above 95 degrees. Montgomery County has issued a hyperthermia or heat alert for Tuesday from 2 to 7  p.m. County officials urge residents to take precautions to protect themselves, and their pets, against heat-related illnesses such […]

The minimum wage in Montgomery County will increase on July 1. The amount of the increase depends on the number of employees in a business. Minimum wage for employers with 51 or more employees will rise to $13 per hour, while employers with 50 or fewer employees will see the minimum rise to $12.50 per […]

Montgomery County has issued a hyperthermia alert for Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. The National Weather Service expects the heat index to be above 95 degrees. County officials urge residents to take precautions to protect themselves, and their pets, against heat-related illnesses such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion. County facilities, including libraries, swimming pools, recreation, senior centers, […]

Watch a video preview of the next episode of 21 This Week, below: 21 This Week airs on Montgomery Channel 21 on Sundays at 11 a.m. and again at 7 p.m.; Mondays at noon and again at 8 p.m.; Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. and again at 8:30 p.m.

With high temperatures forecast to remain in the 90s for the next week, finding ways to stay cool and taking precautions to avoid heat-related illness this summer are essential. The heat can be especially dangerous for those at risk including the elderly, the young, those with existing medical conditions and those that work outdoors. The  […]

Mariana Cordier hosts the latest episode of Montgomery Week in Review. This week’s guests are David Rodich, Shane Rock, Elaine Apter, and Grace Rivera-Oven. Cordier and the panel discuss numerous topics including: David Rodich discusses the contributions made by unions in the county. Interfaith Works CEO Shane Rock comments on programs to assist residents living […]