Lewis Black is that angry, ranting comedian from several stand-ups specials, Comedy Central’s The Daily Show and the man who essentially played himself as the voice of Anger in the Pixar animated, Oscar-winning film Inside Out in 2015. Black grew up in a funny household in Silver Spring attending Springbrook High School in the 60’s […]
County Considers Lifting Some Restrictions if COVID-19 Cases Continue to Decline
COVID-19 case numbers are starting to slightly decrease in Montgomery County, and officials say it’s most likely partly due to vaccines becoming more available and most people following safety guidelines. “The numbers are encouraging, but they are not numbers we want to get comfortable with,” said Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich during his weekly virtual […]
Elrich: County Has Requested Mass COVID-19 Vaccination Site
Montgomery County has the highest number of people in Maryland who have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine according to county health officials. However, there’s still a long way to go. During his weekly virtual media briefing on Wednesday, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich noted that the supply of doses is not enough […]
Ocho Maestras de MCPS son ‘Las Caza Vacunas’
Además de que se dedican tiempo completo a enseñar en las Escuelas Públicas del condado de Montgomery (MCPS), 8 maestras decidieron convertirse en “las caza vacunas” para ayudar a personas vulnerables a conseguir la codiciada vacuna contra el Covid-19. El equipo de las Caza Vacunas: Courtney Mason Potter, María Peterson, Becky Taylor, Maisie Lynch, Kathleen […]
Following Legal Dispute, White’s Ferry Purchased by Virginia Businessman
Montgomery County’s historic White’s Ferry has a new owner who plans to resume service after it was shutdown last December over a legal dispute. Chuck Kuhn, CEO of the Sterling-based company JK Moving Services, purchased the ferry with his wife, Stacy, according to a statement. Kerri Cook, President of the Poolesville Town Commissioners, said residents […]
21 This Week: Biden’s First Three Weeks in Office
Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. On this week’s show, Aiken and the panel discuss: The Maryland General Assembly is expected to vote to override Gov. Hogan’s veto of the digital advertising tax. ( 0:54 ) Frustrations seem to grow over plans to vaccinate residents for COVID-19. ( 7:06 ) Discussion […]
Dr. Gayles on Unused Vaccinations: ‘We’re Not Tossing Doses in the Trash Can’
Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles wanted to “clarify and emphasize” to those with questions that all the allotted COVID-19 vaccine doses at the County’s disposal are ultimately used. “We’re not tossing doses in the trash can at the end of the day. We’re repurposing them in our future clinics,” said Dr. Gayles during […]
Black Artists in Montgomery County: Paula Cleggett
Paula Cleggett got the bug for art when she was a child growing up in Chicago but wasn’t able to work on it full time until she retired right here in Montgomery County. Her career in communications, as a storyteller, is evident in her paintings. Reporter Diane Roberts shares what inspires Cleggett’s work. You can […]
Studio 501c3: Silver Spring Village Supports Aging in Place
Studio 501c3 focuses on the nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County working to build supportive communities every day. This episode of Studio 501c3 features Silver Spring Village, a nonprofit membership organization that works to sustain and enhance the wellbeing of older adults in Silver Spring. Host Kim Jones speaks with Doug Gaddis who serves as the executive […]
Watch: Elrich Explains Montgomery County’s Slow Vaccination Process
County Executive Marc Elrich released a video statement on Thursday explaining why the coronavirus vaccination process has been slow across the state and in Montgomery County. Here’s a look at his five minute address to the county: Full Statement on Montgomery County Vaccination Distribution Here’s the letter Elrich sent to county residents along with the […]
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