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On Wednesday, Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) announced it will celebrate “Walktober” with the state to promote walking and health throughout the month. Walking has been Maryland’s official exercise… Read More
Celebrate Culture and Wellness at Inaugural Hispanic Heritage Festival
Montgomery County’s first ever Hispanic Heritage Festival and Health Fair takes place on Sunday, Oct. 6, from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Marian Fryer Plaza in Wheaton. The free… Read More
Rockville to Hold the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night
The City of Rockville will hold the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night event on Saturday, Oct. 5. Light The Night celebrates, honors and remembers those touched by blood… Read More
County Officials Urge Residents to Get COVID Vaccine
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich rolled up his sleeve Wednesday morning and received a Novavax COVID-19 vaccine injection. Many council and board of education members also attended the outdoor event.… Read More
Local Red Cross Helping Storm Victims
More help from the D.C. region is on the way to storm-ravaged victims impacted by Hurricane Helene. Last week’s storm swept through parts of the Southeast and is responsible for… Read More
Councilmembers Mark National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
During October’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, members of the county council urged women to get their mammograms regularly. On Tuesday, two council members talked about their personal battles with… Read More
Department of Health: Number of Latino Opioid-Related Hospital Visits Drops
The number of Hispanic youths hospitalized for opioid-related overdoses has fallen by 44 percent from this time last year, according to data from the Maryland Department of Health (MDH). Last… Read More
The Latest Info and Advice on Flu and Covid-19 Vaccines
It is that time of year. Flu season is about to start and Covid-19 is still circulating. Many doctors say now is a good time to roll up your sleeves… Read More
‘Speak Up, Save a Life’ Video Contest Open to Middle and High Schoolers
Middle and high school students living in Montgomery County can now enter this year’s “Speak Up, Save a Life” video contest about the opioid epidemic. The contest challenges teens to… Read More
Officials React to Rising Level of Food Insecurity
As the Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) annual report on food insecurity revealed last week, the problem is getting worse in the metro region and in Montgomery County. This is… Read More
County Celebrates Active Aging Week with Free Senior Programs
Montgomery County will celebrate “Active Aging Week” from Sept. 30 to Oct. 6, offering a variety of free programs to promote healthy, active lifestyles for residents aged 50 and older.… Read More
Health Warning for Triadelphia Reservoir Amid Harmful Algal Blooms
WSSC Water has detected high concentrations of blue-green algae, known as Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB), in the Triadelphia Reservoir. These blooms pose potential health risks to humans and animals. The… Read More