Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. On this week’s show, Aiken and the panel discuss: Montgomery County is working on a new 50-year plan for land use titled Thrive Montgomery 2050. A coalition of 29 neighborhood associations wrote to the County Council requesting significant changes to the initial draft plan. Special […]

Start crafting those Instagram captions and selecting the perfect filter. It’s that time of year again — sunflowers are starting to bloom in the McKee-Beshers Sunflower Fields​ in Poolesville. Every spring Maryland Department of Natural Resources plants hundreds of sunflowers seeds to provide food for mourning dove and other wildlife creatures. Here is a look at the […]

Watch a video preview of the next episode of 21 This Week, below: 21 This Week airs on Montgomery Channel 21 on Sundays at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Mondays at noon and 8 p.m.; Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair returns to Gaithersburg for its 72nd year of operation on Aug. 13 through Aug. 21. A Montgomery County tradition, the fair attracts more than 200,000 visitors each year. Last year, because of the coronavirus, the fair was canceled. So guests didn’t get to enjoy carnival rides, farm animals, and chocolate […]

El primer pago mensual del crédito tributario federal por hijos ha comenzado a afectar las cuentas bancarias de algunas familias elegibles esta semana. La mayoría de los padres recibirán automáticamente pagos mensuales de $ 250 o $ 300 por niño a partir del jueves. El Crédito Tributario por Hijos en el Plan de Rescate Estadounidense […]

Due to the pandemic, the 63rd Capital Emmy Awards were presented virtually this year rather than an in-person event. Montgomery Community Media held their own version of the Emmy Awards at the MCM studios in Rockville this week to celebrate winning four Emmys – the most in MCM’s 37-year history.

The first monthly payment of the expanded federal child tax credit has started to hit some eligible families’ bank accounts this week. Most parents will automatically receive monthly payments of $250 or $300 per child beginning Thursday. The Child Tax Credit in the American Rescue Plan provides historical relief to the most working families ever. […]

El condado de Montgomery busca que los residentes sean conscientes de lo que reciclan. El programa Recicle Correcto “Oops Tag” inició en mayo en el condado de Montgomery. Como parte de esta iniciativa, los inspectores del condado revisan los contenedores de reciclaje residenciales en busca de artículos que se reciclan de forma incorrecta. Si encuentran […]

The general aviation terminal at the downtown airport in Kansas City, Mo., now bears the name of Brigadier General Charles McGee of Bethesda, a member of the Tuskegee Airmen and a Bronze Star recipient. McGee, 101, served with the U.S. Air Force and was part of the 332nd Fighter Group and the 477th Bombardment Group. […]

Montgomery County wants residents to be mindful of what they recycle. Leaders began the Recycle Right “Oops Tag” Program in May. As part of the program, county inspectors check individual residential recycling bins for unacceptable items. If they find incorrect items, inspectors will leave an “oops tag” asking residents to remove those items for the […]