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July 30, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

Proporcionan más de $28 Millones en Asistencia para el Pago de Alquiler y hay Más Fondos

El condado de Montgomery ha proporcionado más de $28 millones en asistencia para el pago de alquiler, desde mayo de 2020, lo que respalda a aproximadamente 5,600 hogares, según el ejecutivo del condado, Marc Elrich. Los líderes locales dicen que hay más fondos disponibles y que actualmente se están revisando otras 2100 solicitudes activas. El […]

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July 30, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

Elrich Sets Benchmark for Reinstating Indoor Mask Mandate 

Update (2:15 p.m.): The county council, sitting as the Board of Health, will discuss and vote on the regulation next week on Thursday, Aug. 5 per a release from Montgomery County. Original (1:30 p.m.): Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich wants to reinstate the COVID-19 indoor mask mandate if the jurisdiction reaches what the CDC defines […]

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July 30, 2021 | Josh Barr

Kennedy High Teacher LaFond Sets Personal Best, Qualifies for Olympic Triple Jump Finals

Thea LaFond waited five years for this opportunity. The Rio 2016 Olympic Games had been disappointing. She had injured her hamstring during training and finished last in the women’s triple jump competition. The John F. Kennedy High School graduate and teacher yearned for another chance to show her ability and prove she belonged among the […]

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July 30, 2021 | Jordan Lindsay

5 Things to Know Today, July 30, In Montgomery County

Today is Friday, July 30, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Tokyo Olympics – Day 7: It is Day 7 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. The Tokyo Olympics are underway. Make sure you keep […]

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July 29, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

New Public Safety Radio System Enhances Coverage for Potomac River, Other Rural County Areas

Montgomery County leaders launched a new public safety radio system to improve communications and save lives. The emergency radio system lets the 911 call center communicate with police, fire and rescue service and other public safety departments. The new Motorola ASTRO 25 system provides enhanced radio coverage in areas like the Potomac River, the Triadelphia […]

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July 29, 2021 | Jordan Lindsay

County Provides More Than $28 Million in Rent Relief Assistance; More Funds Available

Montgomery County has provided more than $28 million in rent relief assistance since May of 2020 – supporting about 5,600 households, according to County Executive Marc Elrich. Local leaders say there’s more funding available, and another 2,100 active applications are currently being reviewed. The COVID-19 Rent Relief Program provides short-term rental assistance to eligible households […]

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July 29, 2021 | Madelyn Willoughby

Pooch Pool Party Makes a Splash in Gaithersburg

Montgomery Recreation will host its annual end of summer Pooch Pool Party at the Upper County Outdoor Pool in Gaithersburg on Aug. 21 and Aug. 22. The pool will be open for dogs to play from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. To participate, dogs must have a current Montgomery County dog license and written proof […]

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July 29, 2021 | Suzanne Pollak

Study Scrutinizes Police Role in Traffic Enforcement

Maryland law entrusts traffic enforcement to its local police departments. To reduce major vehicle collisions and racial profiling, Montgomery County is considering  taking traffic enforcement away from the police and placing it in the hands of the county department of transportation. According to a lengthy study by the Montgomery County Office of Legislative Oversight that […]

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July 29, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

Evento para Conectar a las Comunidades de Color con las Mejores Universidades

El jueves 5 de agosto de 6:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m. se llevará a cabo un evento es para estudiantes de color que están cursando su último año de secundaria. En reconocimiento de los desafíos únicos que enfrentan los estudiantes de color, durante el proceso de admisión a la universidad, el evento ofrece una experiencia […]

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July 29, 2021 | Madelyn Willoughby

Maryland Senior Olympics Registration Opens

Maryland Seniors can go for the gold. Seniors can now register for events hosted through October. Seniors will be divided into age groups to compete in a variety of sports including archery, track and field, swimming and more.  Maryland participants may also advance to the national competition in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in May 2022.  Participants […]

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