Five Things to Know for July 24 in Montgomery County
It’s Friday, July 24, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Wheaton COVID-19 Testing Clinic: Today’s clinic has moved from the County’s Amherst parking garage to… Read More
July 2020
Poolesville Senior Sworn in as Student Member of Maryland Board of Education
Poolesville High School senior Jason Wu was sworn in on July 15 as the 35th student member of the Maryland State Board of Education. Wu was voted into the position… Read More
Trader Joe’s Will Rebrand ‘Racist Packaging’ After Petition Calls for Removal
Trader Joe’s, one of the country’s most popular grocery store chains, is changing the names on some of its international products after a petition – citing the branding as racist… Read More
State Delegate Wilkins Inspired by ‘Moral Courage’ of John Lewis
State Del. Jheanelle Wilkins, who represents Maryland’s 20th District, spoke to MyMCMedia about the passing of Congressman John Lewis. Here’s what she had to say about the civil rights icon.
Two Maryland Companies Join Forces to Manufacture Potential COVID-19 Vaccine
Two Maryland companies are partnering to manufacture a potential vaccine candidate for COVID-19. Gaithersburg-based Altimmune, a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company and Vigene Biosciences, a Rockville-based biotechnology company, announced the partnership… Read More
Small Business Grant Program to Launch July 29
Small businesses that have updated their establishments to adhere to safety protocols could be eligible for a grant program slated to launch July 29. The $14 million initiative, formally known… Read More
County Responds to Landlord and Tenant Concerns Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
The Montgomery County Department of Housing and Community Affairs (DHCA) says they are well aware of what landlords and tenants are facing during the COVID-19 pandemic. In terms of the… Read More
Here’s What to Expect at MCM’s Virtual Podcasting Camp Starting Monday
Montgomery Community Media’s annual youth summer camps have received a makeover this year because of the coronavirus. MCM is still offering youth podcasting camp and smartphone video production camp for… Read More
Maryland Legislators Call on State to Mail Ballots to All Registered Voters
The Maryland federal delegation is calling on Gov. Larry Hogan to send out mail in ballots to all registered voters prior to the November general election and to reconsider his… Read More
Registration Opens for County Outdoor Summer Programs
Registration is now open for outdoor summer programs through Montgomery County Recreation. The programs, scheduled to begin August 1, include sports, dance, exercise and wellness classes targeted to a range… Read More
What’s in a Name? DC Franchise Goes With ‘Washington Football Team’
Washington DC’s NFL franchise will now be called the “Washington Football Team,” pending a permanent new name, the team announced Thursday. The name change is temporary, as the team continues… Read More
SBN At-Home: Reviving Your Business Pitch in a New Economy
A panel of business owners joined Kelly Leonard for Montgomery Community Media’s July’s episode of Small Business Network at Home. The series of monthly morning sessions facilitated by Leonard addresses topics… Read More