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Former Rep. John Delaney (D-Md.) of Potomac has failed to qualify for the third round of Democratic presidential debates. To qualify for the debate, candidates needed to have 130,000 unique campaign donors and they needed to reach at least 2% in four qualifying polls approved by the Democratic National Committee. Delaney has reached neither. RealClearPolitics […]

The city of Gaithersburg is joining the Where Angels Play Foundation to build a new tot lot play area at Griffith Park to honor and celebrate the lives of Marie, Cole and Devin Gemmell. The Gemmells were tragically killed in 2014 when a private plane crashed into their family home in Gaithersburg. Marie’s husband Ken […]

Here are five things you need to know today, Wednesday, Sept. 12, in Montgomery County: 1. Hurricane Florence: The National Hurricane Center said that Hurricane Florence, packing 130 mph winds, was getting more organized and increasing in size. Gov. Larry Hogan has declared a State of Emergency. 2. Speaking of Hurricane Florence: MyMCMedia’s Doug Tallman has more on how […]

The ALDI grocery store chain will hold a job fair from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12 at each of its Montgomery County locations, including stores in Gaithersburg, Germantown, Rockville, Silver Spring and Takoma Park. Job openings include store associates, shift managers and manager trainees. Store associate, $12 to $13.50 per hour (depending on location), plus a pay increase after […]

Starting this September, Montgomery College officials will begin distributing groceries to students and community members free of charge. In a partnership with the Capital Area Food Bank,  Montgomery College provides fresh fruits, vegetables, and other foods on campus as a part of its mobile market program. The free events kick-off as early as Sept. 5.  For […]

Here’s your daily rundown for what’s happening today, Sept. 12, in Montgomery County, Maryland: 1. Lyons Sisters: Lloyd Lee Welch goes on trial in Bedford County, Virginia, for the deaths of Sheila and Katherine Lyon, who were last seen leaving the Wheaton Plaza in 1975. 2. Re-entering the Work Force: One of four seminars that […]

Takoma Park’s Nominating Caucus will accept nominations of candidates for city council and mayor on Sept. 12 in the Community Center Auditorium, according to a news release. Residents who plan to run for office must be nominated at the caucus by Sept. 12 to qualify for candidacy. The meeting is open to the public but only […]

Here are your five things to know today, Aug. 2, in Montgomery County: 1. So Long, Steve: He’s not leaving till February, but it’s still a shock that Steve Farber is leaving his post as the Montgomery County Council’s chief adviser. Farber has been guiding council policies for 26 years. Here’s our story. 2. Rockville Meets: The […]

Here are your five things to know today, Aug. 1, in Montgomery County: 1. Solar Canopy Installation: Dozens of trees are coming down outside the Public Safety Headquarters building in Gaithersburg to make room for a new microgrid project that is designed to ensure the resiliency of critical public services during power outages. The project design […]

UPDATED 9.14.16 Montgomery County police officers report that Christina Lee has been safely located. Update: Christina Lee has been located safe and unharmed. TY for sharing this missing person case. pic.twitter.com/wlVKwwna1O — Montgomery Co Police (@mcpnews) September 14, 2016 Montgomery County police officers are asking for the public’s help to locate a missing Rockville woman. […]