It’s been about three weeks since the Family Violence Awareness and Prevention Campaign launched in Montgomery County. The goal is to address the concern for people who might be in violent circumstances while quarantined at home. County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council leaders say since the campaign launched, there’s been an increase in calls for help […]

The antiretroviral drug proven to help with COVID-19 is being delivered to hospitals in Montgomery County, County Health Officer and Chief of Public Health Services Dr. Travis Gayles said at a virtual media briefing Wednesday. On May 6, Gov. Larry Hogan announced that 1,600 doses of Remdesivir were donated to Maryland and would immediately be […]

Gov. Larry Hogan will hold a news conference Wednesday at 5 p.m. to update Marylanders on a phased easing of restrictions in place to prevent the spread of Covid-19. The news conference will be live streamed on Hogan’s Youtube, Facebook, and Twitter accounts.   Related Posts Hogan Lifts Stay at Home Order, But Montgomery County May Be Slow […]

Ahead of Gov. Larry Hogan’s press conference at 5 p.m., Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich said the governor will leave it to local jurisdictions to decide how far to reopen. Elrich said he and officials from other counties in Maryland had a conversation with Hogan, and said that the governor understands the COVID-19 situation is […]

Gio Pineda, el propietario de la organización sin fines de lucro Fusion Soccer Academy, decidió transformar su camioneta en la que llevaba balones y equipo de fútbol por alimentos y donaciones para ayudar a quienes más lo necesitan durante esta pandemia del COVID-19. Fusion Soccer Academy ha tenido que cerrar sus puertas, como muchos otros […]

Kim Jones hosts this episode of Studio 501c3, a show that focuses on the nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County working to build supportive communities every day. This episode features Shane Rock, the executive director of Interfaith Works. Jones and Rock discuss the many programs this nonprofit offers to the community. Government shutdowns and public health emergencies […]

The City of Gaithersburg received a $92 million proposal to build an Amazon distribution center at the location of the former Leidos site, located in the area of 355 Montgomery Village Avenue. The proposal would create 850 total jobs. Bethesda Beat broke the news Monday evening. Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman confirmed to MyMCMedia “an application […]

More good news for golfers in Montgomery County: the South Germantown Driving Range has reopened to the public. It’s been more than a month since this driving range and other recreational activities were halted across the nation and right here in the county due to the COVID-19 health crisis. Although it’s open, people will have […]

Kim Jones hosts this episode of Studio 501c3, a show that focuses on the nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County working to build supportive communities every day. This episode features Jackie DeCarlo, the executive director of Manna Food Center. Manna Food Center is a grassroots nonprofit, founded by the community. DeCarlo and Jones discuss who is eligible […]

Chance the Rapper awarded a Hallie Wells Middle School teacher $30,000 during his Instagram Live Twilight Awards, which recognizes teachers who engage students in unique ways.  Michael Doggett is an English teacher at Hallie Wells. His “Hey Students” raps on YouTube help him connect with students while they learn from home. Doggett spoke with MyMCMedia […]