montgomery county

August 4, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

After Pandemic Cancellation Last Year, Police and Residents Connect In-Person for National Night Out

Montgomery County leaders and public safety officials joined residents at neighborhood events Tuesday for National Night Out. The annual event is meant for police to connect with residents and for leaders to encourage community relationships with law enforcement. Residents could also learn about crime prevention and other safety information or about county resources like COVID-19 […]

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August 4, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

El Servicio de Entrega de Bebidas Alcohólicas en los Parques Podría Regresar

El delegado de Maryland Marc Korman y el concejal Evan Glass pidieron al Departamento de Planificación y Parques de la Capital Nacional que restablecieran el consumo de alcohol en los parques, y señalaron que creían que se podía hacer sin cambiar ninguna ley. Cuando Maryland estaba en estado de emergencia debido a la pandemia, se […]

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August 4, 2021 | Joshua Casazza

Small Earthquake Shakes Parts of Maryland

The U.S. Geological Survey’s National Earthquake Center reported a small earthquake early Wednesday morning in Howard County. The 2.1-magnitude earthquake occurred near Clarksville, Md. around 2:11 a.m. Some Montgomery County residents took to the neighborhood app Nextdoor to see if anyone besides them felt the vibration. A resident in White Oak wrote, “Did anyone hear what […]

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August 4, 2021 | Suzanne Pollak

Alcohol Delivery May Return to a Montgomery County Park Near You

Maryland Delegate Marc Korman and Councilmember Evan Glass asked the National-Capital Park and Planning Department to reinstate the alcohol in the parks program, noting that they believed it could be done without changing any laws. When Maryland was under a state of emergency due to the pandemic, people were encouraged to enjoy a glass of […]

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August 4, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 4, In Montgomery County

Today is Wednesday, Aug. 4, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. County Media Briefing: County Executive Marc Elrich, County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles and Emergency Management Director Dr. Earl Stoddard will hold their weekly media briefing at 12:30 p.m. You can watch live on MCM channels 21 and 995 […]

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August 3, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

Public Safety Leaders, Police Officers Join Residents for National Night Out

Law enforcement leaders joined residents at numerous neighborhood block parties in Montgomery County for National Night Out on Tuesday. The event allows police to connect with residents and leaders to encourage community relationships with law enforcement. Residents could learn about crime prevention and how to avoid being victims of scams. Fire marshals educated residents about […]

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August 3, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

Recreation Department Extends Summer Camps at Six Community Centers 

The Montgomery County Recreation (MCR) Department extended summer camp programs at select recreation centers to serve families that benefit from the department’s financial assistance program. Per a release from the county, the following centers will extend camps, to begin Monday, Aug. 9 and Aug. 16: East County Community Center (Silver Spring) Good Hope Community Center […]

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August 3, 2021 | Deirdre Byrne

5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 3, In Montgomery County

Today is Tuesday, Aug. 3, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Tokyo Olympics – Day 12:  It is Day 12 of the Tokyo Olympics, and MyMCM continues to offer coverage of all the athletes from Montgomery County who are competing for Team USA and other countries. Friday, Katie Ledecky won gold in her final swim […]

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August 2, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

PG County Man Charged with Fatal Shooting in White Oak 

Montgomery County Police (MCPD) charged a Prince George’s County man with a July 2 shooting in White Oak that killed 25-year-old Patrick Davion Gafford, who police said met with the suspect to commit a robbery. David Johnell Eggleston Jr., 25, of Oxon Hill, is charged with first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, armed robbery and use […]

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August 2, 2021 | Joshua Casazza

Local All-Stars Advance to Little League World Series Regional Tournament

The  MoCoLoco 12U All-Stars won the state championship July 23, earning a spot in the Mid-Atlantic Region of the Little League World Series regional tournament. They defeated Berlin Little League convincingly 11-3. The team will pack their bags and head to Bristol, Connecticut for the playoffs August 8-14. The road to Bristol wasn’t smooth.  MoCoLoco […]

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