Julia McGlamary, a supervisor with Adult Protective Services provides information about when and who to contact if you suspect Elder Abuse. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15th. If there is a risk of immediate harm, call 911. For Adult Protective Services, (APS) call 240-777-3000  

Taco Bar, a family-owned business in Olney, Gaithersburg, and Frederick, is one of the many small food businesses in Montgomery County hurting from the coronavirus. Now that Montgomery County is in phase 1 of the coronavirus reopening plan, Raul Valdivia, the owner, is feeling hopeful about having patrons dining patrons outside. Valdivia spoke to MyMCMedia at […]

Takoma Park Mayor Kate Stewart and the city’s Chief of Police Antonio DeVaul held a discussion at the gazebo on Carroll Avenue to talk about an officer’s “dismissive” interaction with an activist that occurred around midnight Tuesday. The activist, Sokka Asif, shared a video of interaction on her Instagram page, which has—as of Tuesday evening—been […]

Peaceful protestors gathered in front of the Connie Morella Library in Bethesda for a Black Lives Matter protest Tuesday afternoon.  Protests, including this one, are happening nationwide in response to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Police officer Derek Chauvin has been charged with killing Floyd after holding his knee on his neck. According […]

Councilmember Nancy Navarro, who last year spearheaded Racial Equity and Social Justice legislation in Montgomery County, talked to MyMCMedia about the protests against racism and police brutality that are happening around the country and in Montgomery County. Navarro also reminded residents that Tuesday is election day and how voting is not only a right and […]

The climate throughout the United States is very tense right now. The death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and other deadly incidents have shined the light on racial inequality and sparked protests demanding justice all across the nation, including here in Montgomery County. Montgomery County Police say the people who are protesting here have a […]

Manifestaciones violentas y pacíficas se han dado por todo Estados Unidos en respuesta a la muerte de George Floyd, quien murió la semana pasada en Minneapolis después de que el agente de policía Derek Chavin lo inmovilizara en el suelo durante varios minutos. Un video que capturó el incidente se volvió viral y provocó desató […]

El Ejecutivo del Condado de Montgomery Marc Elrich anunció el plan de la fase 1 de reapertura en el condado, en el cual los restaurantes ahora pueden atender clientes al aire libre y bajo ciertas restricciones. MyMCMedia conversó con el propietario de Taco Bar en Olney sobre el plan y el impacto de COVID-19 en […]

Monday marked the start of Phase 1 reopening in Montgomery County, lifting some restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic stay-at-home orders issued in March. Lifted restrictions allow some businesses, including hair salons and barbershops to see clients by appointment only. Outdoor dining, curbside pick-up for retail stores, and childcare services for essential workers are also allowed. […]

The Apple Store in Bethesda Row had boarded up in the wake of break-ins across the country and in preparation for Tuesday’s planned protest in Bethesda..  Protests against police brutality and pro-Black Lives Matter continue, as people say the names of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and other black Americans who have been killed by police. […]