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Associate Justice Antonin Scalia will lie in repose in the Great Hall of the Supreme Court of the United States on Friday, February 19. The public is invited to pay their respects from 10:30 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday. A private ceremony at the Supreme Court is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. In […]

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has issued a statewide proclamation declaring Jan. 13 as Korean-American Day in Maryland. The proclamation was presented to Korean-American leaders at a ceremony on Monday in acknowledgment of the invaluable contributions of the Korean-American community to Maryland and the United States. Korean-American Day is acknowledged yearly on January 13, commemorating the […]

T’is the season! If you are going to the Post Office today, prepare to wait in line. The United States Postal Service predicts that today, Dec. 14, will be the busiest mailing and shipping days for holiday packages, letters and cards. The busiest mailing day also is expected to be the Postal Service’s busiest day […]

Senator Barbara Mikulski is denouncing Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump’s proposal to block Muslims from entering the United States. “I join Americans of all faiths in denouncing Donald Trump’s divisive remarks about Muslims. His plan is deeply offensive and absolutely contrary to American values,” said Mikulski in a statement released today. “It also threatens America’s […]

President Barack Obama is ordering that U.S. flags be flown at half-staff to honor victims of the San Bernardino, California shooting, that left 14 people dead. According to a White House news release, the President signed the proclamation on Thursday, which calls for flags to be flown at half-staff through Monday. “I hereby order that […]

A Gaithersburg doctor, Meena Hasan, spent a week of her vacation helping refugees as they came ashore in Lesbos, Greece. She talks about her experiences and what she wants others to know in this Associated Press video interview, below:

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Tom Murphy, a Vietnam veteran, addresses the audience gathered for Montgomery County’s salute to its Vietnam veterans. Tom Murphy was awarded the Purple Heart. He is the first Vietnam veteran to be elected president of the Maryland State Bar Association.

President Barack Obama honored the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team today at the White House. Take a look: “Playing like a girl means being the best!” -POTUS #WNTatWH — Washington Spirit (@WashSpirit) October 27, 2015 Here they are!!!! #WNTatWH pic.twitter.com/6qZNGw4SWC — Washington Spirit (@WashSpirit) October 27, 2015 #WNTatWH ??⭐️⭐️⭐️??? pic.twitter.com/gZfcd0p2e5 — U.S. Soccer WNT (@ussoccer_wnt) October […]

The Islamic Center of Maryland hosted its annual Eid-ul-Adha celebration at the Maryland SoccerPlex and Discovery Sports Center in Boyds on Sept. 24. Eid al-Adha, or the ‘Feast of Sacrifice’, is a Muslim holiday commemorated across the world that honors Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son Ishmael in obedience to God. It is observed with prayer […]

The Cuban Embassy reopened in Washington D.C. on July 20 after more than 50 years of a broken relationship between Cuba and U.S. In Montgomery County, some see this as a step towards a better association between the two countries. Daniel Parra, president of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in Montgomery County, said “It’s a very […]