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August 23, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

En Sinfonía Blanca la Periodista Lorna Virgilí Relata Parte de la Vida y Obra de su Padre Fallecido

En el libro Sinfonía Blanca, la periodista y autora Lorna Virgilí cuenta gran parte de la vida de su padre, un artista cubano-americano quien al perder la vida dejó unos manuscritos, diarios, fotografías, audios y elementos que le dieron vida a este libro escrito por su propia hija. Puede conocer más de su obra en […]

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August 23, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

La Junta de Educación se Reúne el Martes para Discutir las Pautas de Reapertura Escolar

En una semana, 160.000 estudiantes con mascarillas regresan a las 209 escuelas públicas del condado de Montgomery, algunas por primera vez en un año y medio. Otros 2,300 estudiantes están inscritos en la Academia Virtual de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS, por sus siglas en inglés). La Junta de Educación discutirá los […]

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August 23, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

Fallece Peatón tras ser Atropellado por un Vehículo en Takoma Park

Un peatón murió luego de ser atropellado en University Boulevard y Merrimac Drive en Takoma Park, la madrugada del lunes. El accidente ocurrió alrededor de las 2 a.m. El conductor permaneció en el lugar. Según la policía, se desconoce por qué el peatón estaba en la calle. La Unidad de Reconstrucción por Colisión de la […]

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August 23, 2021 | Suzanne Pollak

Dancing, Costumes, Food Highlight Silver Spring’s Carnival Nation

Veteran’s Plaza in Downtown Silver Spring Sunday was a Carnival Nation. Colorful clothing, aromatic food smells, face painting and lots of dancing occurred Sunday from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Constant music from live bands or disc jockeys filled the plaza as people enjoyed feasting on jerk chicken, macaronie pie, curry goat or chicken, fried […]

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August 23, 2021 | Staff Writer

Caregiver Dies After Allegedly Being Assaulted By Group Home Resident, Police Say

A group home caregiver was found dead after allegedly being assaulted by a resident on Saturday, according to Montgomery County Police. Officers were called to the group home located on Carona Court in Silver Spring around 7:30 p.m. and located the victim, 62-year-old Fokam Henry Sigala, unresponsive on the floor inside the residence. Authorities say […]

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August 23, 2021 | Suzanne Pollak

Board of Education Meets Tuesday to Discuss Guidelines for Reopening Schools

In one week, 160,000 mask-wearing students return to Montgomery County’s 209 public schools, some for the first time in a year and a half. Another 2,300 students are enrolled in MCPS’ Virtual Academy. The school board will discuss details of the school start up Tuesday  at 1:15 p.m. An hour earlier, the meeting will be […]

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August 23, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

¿Busca Adoptar una Mascota? Hay Tarifas Reducidas en Montgomery Hasta el 19 de Septiembre

El Centro de Adopción y Servicios para Animales del Condado de Montgomery (MCASAC, por sus siglas en inglés), operado por la Oficina de Servicios para Animales del Condado de Montgomery reducirá a partir de este lunes 23 de agosto, las tarifas de adopción. El esfuerzo es parte de del evento de adopción nacional “Clear the […]

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August 23, 2021 | Michelle Queen

5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 23, In Montgomery County

Today is Monday, Aug. 23. Mostly cloudy today with a high temperature of 90 degrees. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Back to School: In just one week on Aug. 30, Montgomery County Public Schools will greet students for the new school year.  Maryland requires numerous immunizations for students attending public […]

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August 20, 2021 | Michelle Queen

Silver Spring Resident Hits the Jackpot with Scratch-Off Lottery Ticket

A Montgomery County resident just became $100,000 richer. The 70-year-old Silver Spring man, whose name was not identified by the Maryland Lottery, purchased two instant scratch-off tickets at Wheaton Winery located at 2211 University Boulevard in Silver Spring. He typically plays one instant game each day but decided to buy a second ticket this time. […]

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August 20, 2021 | Jordan Lindsay

Surviving Victims From Germantown Rec Center Shooting Released From Hospital

The surviving victims of the shooting at the Plum Gar Community Recreation Center in Germantown have been released from the hospital, according to Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) officials. Three juveniles and one adult were shot while on the outdoor basketball court at the recreation center on Wednesday night. 20-year-old Axel Trejos was killed as […]

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