5 Things to Know Today, May 12, In Montgomery County
Today is Friday, May 12. Here are 5 things to know and the 10 day weather forecast as we head into the weekend. 1. Recreation Happenings: The County’s recreation department… Read More
May 2023
MCPS Board and Unions Call on County Council to ‘Fully Fund the Budget’
Montgomery County Public Schools announced Thursday it had reached contract agreements with its three unions. But the salary increases will not stand if Montgomery County councilmembers do not agree to… Read More
Thousands of Residents Could Lose Medicaid Coverage
Thousands of Montgomery County residents could lose Medicaid coverage as the Federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency ends. Last week, leaders reminded residents renewal conditions are changing. About 17,000 people may… Read More
Feria de Salud y Bienestar de Escuela Seneca Valley se Enfoca en la Crisis de Fentanilo
Desde enero, las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS) y numerosos socios comunitarios han realizado una serie de foros para combatir la crisis del fentanilo. Inicialmente, los foros se… Read More
Libraries Host Discussion on Urban Farming
Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) will feature food justice advocate Karen Washington and sustainability expert Jabari S. Walker on Friday, May 19, as a part of the “Contemporary Conversations” series.… Read More
MCPS Reveals 3-Year Antiracist System Action Plan
Montgomery County Public Schools’ (MCPS) action plan to combat systematic antiracism includes teacher training and ensuring that all schools are treated equally. It includes a role for everyone involved in… Read More
21 de Mayo es el Día para Celebrar y Apreciar la Seguridad Pública
En 2022, el Departamento de Policía del Condado (MCPD) cumplió 100 años. Como parte de su celebración, organizaron un evento familiar en el recinto ferial del condado de Montgomery en… Read More
Novavax Announces 25% Cut in Global Workforce
Novavax, the Gaithersburg-based vaccine development company, announced it will cut about 25% of its global workforce. According to the release Tuesday announcing the company’s first quarter financial results and operational… Read More
Novavax Anuncia un Recorte del 25% en la Fuerza Laboral Global
Novavax, la compañía de desarrollo de vacunas con sede en Gaithersburg, anunció que recortará alrededor del 25% de su fuerza laboral global. Según el comunicado del martes, que anuncia los… Read More
NPR ‘All Things Considered’ Hosts Kelly and Shapiro Featured at Gaithersburg Book Festival
NPR All Things Considered is the most listened-to, afternoon drive-time, news radio show in the country. The two-hour show is hosted by Ailsa Chang, Mary Louise Kelly, Ari Shapiro and… Read More
Help Stamp Out Hunger on Saturday, May 13
The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive takes place on Saturday, May 13. One in 10 Americans experience hunger every day. The drive, in… Read More
In Split Vote, Council Opts to Increase Tax When Purchasing, Selling Home
Montgomery Council agreed Tuesday by a 7 to 4 vote to increase its recordation tax in order to generate more money for school construction, Montgomery County capital projects and rental… Read More