First Ever Pig Heart Transplant Patient Dies
A Maryland man who received the first ever pig heart plant two months ago died on Tuesday, the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) announced today. David Bennett Sr, 57,… Read More
March 2022
County Board of Elections Appoints Directors, Calls for More Election Workers
Alysoun McLaughlin was named acting director and Janet Ross acting deputy director at the Montgomery County Board of Elections (BOE). McLaughlin takes over the responsibilities of Margaret Jurgensen, who retired… Read More
Forum on Need for School Resource Officers in Schools Set for March 15
School safety and the role of School Resource Officers will be discussed at a forum March 15 sponsored by Community Partners for Public Safety. Panelists include Mike Durso, former member… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, March 9, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, March 9, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Weekly Briefing (Time Change): County Executive Marc Elrich and health leaders will hold their media… Read More
Uso de Mascarillas es Opcional en las Escuelas Públicas de MCPS y Autobuses Escolares
La Junta de Educación de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery votó por unanimidad, el martes por la tarde, sobre el uso de mascarillas. De forma inmediata, es opcional… Read More
Residents Testify to Support Gender-Inclusive Restroom Bill
Montgomery County residents testified in support of a bill for certain gender-inclusive restrooms during a county council public hearing Tuesday. Council bill 4-22 would require single-user restrooms in places of… Read More
MCPS Exhorta a Padres y Estudiantes a Completar una Encuesta de Auditoría Antirracista
Las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery invitan a los estudiantes y padres de familia a que completen una encuesta este mes sobre el racismo y la inequidad en las… Read More
New Homeless Shelter Opens With Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
On Monday, the new Nebel Street Shelter opened at 11600 Nebel Street in Rockville. The facility will provide temporary shelter year-round for up to 200 men experiencing homelessness. It will… Read More
Masks Optional in MCPS Schools and Buses ‘Effective Immediately’
Montgomery County Public Schools’ Board of Education voted unanimously Tuesday afternoon to make the wearing of masks optional in schools and all MCPS provided transportation “effective immediately”. The Board also… Read More
MCPS Parents, Students Asked to Fill Out Anti-Racist Survey in March
Students and parents at Montgomery County Public Schools are being asked to fill out a survey this month about racism and inequity in the schools to learn how welcoming and… Read More
Senator Brian Feldman Represents District 15
Senator Brian Feldman begins his 9th year serving the residents of the Maryland State Senate’s District 15. He takes pride in the economic, ethnic, and political diversity of the area. … Read More
International Women’s Day: Break The Bias
International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global day to celebrate achievements of women and falls during Women’s History Month. The first (IWD) occurred in 1911 and was supported by more… Read More