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37-year-old Greg Sanzone of Potomac is a local teacher, and he recently got his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. “I’m really excited… a little nervous,” he said while waiting in line to get the shot at the new mass vaccination site that opened this week on Montgomery College’s Germantown campus. MyMCM was there and […]

The new mass vaccination site at the Montgomery College Germantown campus is nearly in full swing. Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich says things are running smoothly, and the county is prepared to ramp up operations when they get more vaccine doses from the state. “Our problem was never sites and logistics; it was always doses,” […]

Demolition of the Tilden Middle School, also known as Woodward High School, is expected to be completed by the end of April. The work began in the end of February, according to Shiho Shibasaki, Montgomery County Public School architect, school facilities. The building is being removed to allow for a new facility, which will at […]

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich wants Gov. Larry Hogan to reconsider some recent reopenings following worsening COVID-19 metrics, Elrich said during a media briefing Wednesday. Beginning March 12, the state lifted COVID-19 capacity limits on retail businesses, religious facilities, fitness centers, personal services and indoor recreational establishments. Large indoor and outdoor venues could start operating […]

Los residentes elegibles acudieron al nuevo sitio de vacunación masiva que se inauguró en el campus de Montgomery College en Germantown, el miércoles. Los funcionarios de salud locales dicen que el sitio administrará de 1.300 a 1.500 dosis por día. Se espera que eventualmente aumente a 3.000 dosis por día, con más recursos del estado […]

Eligible residents flocked to the new mass vaccination site that opened at the Montgomery College Germantown campus on Wednesday. Local health officials say the site will administer 1,300 to 1,500 doses per day. It is expected to eventually increase to 3,000 doses per day, with more resources from the state starting next week. “We’re more […]

This episode of Studio 501c3 features the Silver Spring based nonprofit Career Catchers. Host Kim Jones speaks with Mariana McNeil who is the executive director and co-founder of Career Catchers. Studio 501c3 focuses on the nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County working to build supportive communities every day. Career Catchers provides one on one employment counselling […]

  Would you like to start saving for your child’s college? In this article, we will discuss the pros and cons of saving through a 529 college savings plan. If you live in DC, Maryland, or Virginia, we will also cover the ins and outs of the 529 Maryland, 529 DC and 529 VA plans.  […]

A new social media survey led by local teens aims to make civic education more relatable and equitable for youth nationwide. The #CivicsForUS social media campaign is spearheaded by the Youth As Civic Experts Network. It is designed to start a conversation among young people about how civic education experiences can be more relevant to […]

On this episode of Studio 501c3, host Kim Jones speaks with Sarah Zullo, the managing director of the Ethiopian Community Development Center (ECDC). Studio 501c3 focuses on the nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County working to build supportive communities every day. ECDC helps newcomers to the community from Africa navigate the social service support system. ECDC […]