Montgomery Community Media

Montgomery County Public Schools Wednesday issued guidelines for upcoming graduations and details about student athletics. High school graduations will still be held at individual schools but now families will be permitted more than two tickets per student. The actual number is based on both the size of the graduating class and capacity of individual school’s […]

Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics for May 20 Montgomery County health officials reported Thursday that 48.6% of the county residents are fully vaccinated which means they have either received two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or one dose of the Johnson and Johnson single-dose vaccine. Also, 60.0% of the county residents have received their […]

Gov. Larry Hogan will provide an update on COVID-19 vaccinations at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday. Hogan’s press briefing will be streamed live on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Hogan’s last update was on Friday and he announced that the state was lifting its mask mandate with the exception of transportation, healthcare, and school settings. It is […]

Today is Thursday, May 20, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1.COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics: There are four COVID-19 vaccine clinics scheduled today throughout the county. Click here to view locations and make an appointment. ☀ Good morning! There are #COVID19 vaccine clinics scheduled today around Montgomery County for your convenience. 💻 […]

Chef, humanitarian and Bethesda resident José Andrés opened Spanish Diner last week in Bethesda Row. Andrés wants to serve homestyle, comfort food not normally found in a Spanish restaurant. Spanish Diner is in the same location where Andrés’ restaurant, ‘Jaleo’, used to operate. MyMCM visited the restaurant and spoke with Head Chef Daniel Lugo about […]

County leaders are well aware that many people in the community – and across the country – are confused about the new CDC face mask guidelines for those who are fully vaccinated. Some have interpreted the new guidelines to mean that there’s no need for anyone to wear a mask anymore, but that’s not the […]

Montgomery County will look more “normal” soon. Local leaders say now that 50% of residents are fully vaccinated, the county is 10 days away from aligning with state guidance and entering Phase 3 of reopening on May 28. This means all capacity and distancing restrictions will be lifted for indoor and outdoor businesses and venues […]

Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Jack Smith was praised for his leadership through the pandemic and his push for equity for all students as his June 1 retirement date nears. Members of the Montgomery County Council May 19 gave their reluctant goodbyes and issued a proclamation in Smith’s honor. Smith has been superintendent since July […]

Las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS) están llevando a cabo clínicas de vacunación en algunas de sus escuelas, ya que los Centros para el Control y Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC) recomiendan que todos los jóvenes mayores de 12 deben recibir la vacuna contra Covid-19. MyMCM conversó con Melissa Rivera, portavoz de MCPS, sobre […]

The Montgomery County Office of Animal Services now is offering temporary care for residents facing eviction, domestic violence or hospitalization. The Safety Net Foster program is designed to help pet owners stay together in times of crisis or financial hardship. Temporary care ranges from 30 to 90 days. The OAS is one of 18 animal […]