Montgomery Community Media

It’s Wednesday, July 8. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Free COVID-19 Testing: Free coronavirus testing with no referral requirement will be available from 2-6 p.m. in Chevy Chase. You must register in order to get an appointment. TOMORROW: Free COVID-19 testing with no referral required in Friendship Heights. Thank you […]

July is here! Yes, we’re serious, even though it is International Joke Day. 1. Minimum Wage Increase: The minimum wage in Montgomery County increases today to $14 for large employers, $13.25 for mid-sized employers and $13 for small employers. Please see updated minimum wage graphic. The minimum wage will rise in the County on July […]

Today is Friday, June 26, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. LGBTQIA Webinar: The county planning department will hold a webinar called “Community Connectedness for LGBTQIA Youths and Seniors: From Coming Out to Growing Old, Still We” from 12-1:30 p.m. 2. Business Briefing: Council President Sidney Katz will hold his […]

Today is Wednesday, June 24, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Pride Month Contemporary Conversation Series: Montgomery County Public Libraries will have a panel discussion about LGBTQ issues tonight at 7 p.m. during its Contemporary Conversation series. 2. Historic District Commission Meeting: The City of Gaithersburg will hold a Historic […]

Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Wednesday, June 17. 1. Virtual Youth Town Hall: Montgomery County Recreation will hold a youth town hall from 7-8:15 p.m. to give youth a platform to discuss social justice and current protests. 2. Katie Ledecky Virtual Storytime: Councilmember Will Jawando will be joined by Olympic swimmer […]

Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Thursday, June 11. 1.Congratulations Class of 2020: Individual MCPS virtual commencement ceremonies are happening all week, and some are taking place today. Click here to view the schedule. Individual school virtual commencement ceremonies are taking place this week! Check out the schedule and learn how […]

Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Wednesday, June 10. 1. Bethesda Streetery:  Several streets in Downtown Bethesda will be closed to traffic starting today for the “Bethesda Streetery,” an outdoor seating and curbside retail initiative. 2. Microenterprise Stabilization Program: The county’s Microenterprise Stabilization Program will begin taking applications today. It’s meant […]

Senior Planet Montgomery ofrece clases en línea gratuitas y en español. Las clases son en vivo a través de videoconferencia desde el 8 al 12 de junio, y se centrarán en cómo iniciar una reunión de Zoom, aplicaciones de mindfulness y escritura creativa, según el comunicado del gobierno de Montgomery. Senior Planet es un programa […]