Raskin Honored with Maryland ‘First Citizen’ Medal
Although it has been about five years since U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin was a Maryland state senator, that legislative body awarded him with its First Citizen Award Medal on Wednesday. The… Read More
March 2021
Damascus Fuel Truck Driver Dies in Fiery Frederick County Crash
A fuel truck driver from Damascus died Tuesday during a fiery crash in Frederick County, according to Maryland State Police. William J. Costigan, 57, was hauling diesel fuel westbound on… Read More
Md. Congressional Democrats Urge USPS to Fix ‘One of Worst Postal Backlogs in the Country’
Maryland congressional Democrats called on the U.S. Postal Service to address mail delivery problems that the state has faced in recent months following a meeting they had Monday with agency… Read More
COVID-19 Update: More than 14% of County Residents Fully Vaccinated
Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics for March 25 Montgomery County health officials reported Thursday that 14.3% of the county residents are fully vaccinated which means they have either received two doses… Read More
Unemployment Initial Claims Rise for Second Week in a Row
Initial claims for unemployment filed by Montgomery County residents, which had been decreasing for several weeks, rose for the second week in a row. During the week that ended March… Read More
Net Benefit: Relaxation of COVID-19 Guidelines Brings Basketball Back to County Parks
Following Montgomery County council’s updated COVID-19 guidelines, basketball is no longer considered a high-risk sport. As a result, staff from Montgomery County Parks will be spending the next three weeks… Read More
Fundadora y Presidenta de Mary’s Center Anuncia su Salida de la Organización
María Gómez, presidenta, fundadora y directora ejecutiva de la reconocida clínica comunitaria Mary’s Center anunció su salida de la organización para finales de 2021, después de 33 años de servicio.… Read More
Cherry Blossoms Bursting: County Artists Showcased in the D.C. Region
Montgomery County artists created five of the 26 cherry blossom statues on display that are scattered throughout the Greater Washington, D.C. area. The National Cherry Blossom Festival has gone virtual… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, March 25, In Montgomery County
Today is Thursday, March 25, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1.MCPS Community Update: Montgomery County Public Schools released a community update following the Board of Education’s… Read More
Still Reeling: Local Asian American Organization Hosts Candlelight Vigil for Atlanta Shooting Victims
The Chinese American Parent Association of Montgomery County (CAPA-MC) held a candlelight vigil and “March for a Hate Free America” Sunday night in the wake of the tragic mass shooting… Read More
MORE DETAILS: County Shares Logistics For Mass Vaccination Site As April 5 Open Date Nears
A mass vaccination site will open at the Montgomery County College Germantown campus on April 5, and local leaders say it is expected to have the capacity to administer 3,000… Read More
MCPS Recommends Outdoor Graduations at Home High School Stadiums
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is recommending that senior graduation ceremonies be held outdoors at students’ home high school stadiums, officials said during a school board meeting Tuesday. MCPS considered… Read More