During his weekly virtual media briefing on Wednesday, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich gave updates regarding the recent amended executive order to allow more businesses to reopen under Phase 2 Guidelines. Elrich says while some restrictions have been eased, others have been tightened. Businesses that offer services like waxing, tanning, tattooing, facials, and massages are now […]

MCM’s #SeeMeMontgomery asked county leaders to join the conversation about racial equity. Councilmember Gabe Albornoz shared this experience with MCM. DESCRIBE A  RACIAL EXPERIENCE HERE AND SHARE YOUR STORY WITH MCM. JOIN THE CONVERSATION. Your contribution is vital and will help create a better understanding. All are invited to share, regardless of race or ethnicity. […]

Montgomery County councilmembers unanimously approved the special appropriation for the African American Health Program Executive Committee Targeted COVID-19 Response during a session on Tuesday, With this comprehensive strategy, more than $3 million would go towards continuous coronavirus response efforts that will focus on county zip codes with high numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases and where African […]

Roth IRAs are a great way to grow money tax-free. However, once you reach a certain income level, you are likely no longer eligible to contribute to a Roth IRA. Luckily, you might be able to take advantage of a tax loophole that came about in 2010. Read on for the steps to create a […]

Keeping Up with Katie: The latest news and information about the Olympic champion swimmer and Montgomery County’s own Katie Ledecky. A glass of chocolate milk made its way across a swimming pool atop Katie Ledecky’s head in her latest ad for “Got Milk?” No drops of chocolate milk were spilled along the way. On Monday, the […]

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles learned that Gov. Larry Hogan was overturning the county’s directive to keep private schools in the county closed over a Zoom news conference Monday afternoon. Moments after Hogan tweeted the emergency order – which allows private schools to set their own reopening plan […]

As Tropical Storm Isaias approaches the Mid-Atlantic region, the county continues to monitor its path. Impact of the storm will be felt all along the East Coast, including here in Montgomery County, as it moves northward throughout the week, according to the National Weather Service. Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management Director Dr. Earl Stoddard says […]

Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. On this week’s show, Aiken and the panel discuss: Why aren’t the county public schools reopening? The County Council blasts Chief Administrative Officer Andrew Kleine for ethics violations. Joe Biden’s choice for his vice-presidential running mate in the upcoming election. This week’s panel of political […]

MCM’s #SeeMeMontgomery asked residents to join the conversation about racial equity. Here’s one of the experiences shared with MCM. DESCRIBE A  RACIAL EXPERIENCE HERE AND SHARE YOUR STORY WITH MCM. JOIN THE CONVERSATION. Your contribution is vital and will help create a better understanding. All are invited to share, regardless of race or ethnicity.   […]

On Tuesday the Montgomery County Council approved members for the Policing Advisory Commission. The commission was established in December 2019 and is meant to provide oversight of the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) and improve community relations with police. The group will also update councilmembers about policing matters and give recommendations about policies and best […]