Blog: It’s Never Too Early to Check Tax Withholding
While it probably seems like tax season just ended, it is never too early to do a “Paycheck Checkup” to make sure the right amount of tax is withheld from… Read More
September 2020
Blog: Setting up a Distance Learning Space and Modifying it as Needed
With the school year underway by now for virtually all students in the area, many parents have setup some sort of workspace for their child or teen. Whether you setup… Read More
Warrior Canine Connection Finds Creative Ways to Reach Vets During Pandemic
The Warrior Canine Connection has adapted the way they do things amid the COVID-19 health crisis. The nonprofit connects specially trained service dogs with veterans nationwide recovering from combat stress,… Read More
As COVID-19 Cases Slowly Increase, County Will Develop Benchmarks for Potential Rollbacks
Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles has said more than once that the county has not reached even a moderate rate of COVID-19 transmission. In early August he said… Read More
Blog: GGCC Holds 30th Annual Business Golf Classic
The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) held its 30th Annual Business Golf Classic at Worthington Manor Golf Club, 8329 Fingerboard Road, Urbana, Maryland on Friday, Sept. 11, 2020. Tournament participants… Read More
MCPS Co-Hosting Family-Focused Community Discussion on Virtual Learning
Montgomery County Public Schools and the Montgomery County Faith Community Advisory Council are teaming up to host a virtual town hall at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 16. The family-focused community… Read More
Inmigrantes Amparados Bajo el ‘TPS’ Deben Buscar Opciones Advierte Abogado
El lunes 14, el Tribunal de Apelaciones del Noveno Circuito le dio luz verde a la administración del Presidente Donald Trump para acabar con el programa de Estatus de Protección… Read More
Matriarch of Butler’s Orchard ‘Who Never Really Retired’ Dies
Shirley Brown Butler, whose family owns Butler’s Orchard in Germantown, died Sept. 10 at the age of 91. She died peacefully at home surrounded by her family during pumpkin picking… Read More
Seneca Boat Launch Gives Veterans, Walter Reed Patients Easy Access to Potomac River
Kayakers, canoeists, and paddle boarders looking to set sail at the Seneca Landing Special Park now have a safer and easier way to embark on their journey. Located at one… Read More
Latest COVID-19 Numbers: 599 New Maryland Cases, 94 in Montgomery County
Tuesday morning the Maryland Department of Health reported 94 new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County. That brings the cumulative case count to 21,375 since the start of the pandemic. The… Read More
Montgomery Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15 marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month. It runs through October 15 each year and is a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions, culture and history of… Read More
Universities at Shady Grove Name Longtime Virginia Tech Scholar as New Executive Director
The Universities at Shady Grove have announced Dr. Anne Khademian as their new Executive Director. In her new leadership role, Khademian will oversee USG, a campus in Montgomery County that… Read More