5 Things to Know Today, May 21, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, May 21, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Financial Seminar: From 7-8:30 p.m., residents can join a free virtual… Read More
May 2024
15th Annual Gaithersburg Book Festival: A Literary Success
The rain held off most of the day as readers took in every word of their favorite authors during Saturday’s 15th annual Gaithersburg Book Festival. MCM spoke with two participating… Read More
Blair High School Alum Goes Down to the Wire on Jeopardy!
Spoiler alert: this story has information and results on the Monday night episode of Jeopardy! Ivvone Zhou from Bethesda went toe to toe with three-time champ Gregg Meller on… Read More
Supreme Court Won’t Review Case Challenging MCPS’ Gender Guidelines
On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court decided not to review an appeal challenging Montgomery County Public Schools’ gender identity guidelines. The court’s decision doesn’t necessarily mean it agrees with the… Read More
Maryland Ranks Seventh Best For Military Retirees
Maryland ranks seventh for military retirees, with South Carolina topping the list. WalletHub, a financial services company, assesses states based on job and economic opportunities, quality of life, and medical… Read More
What’s Open, What’s Closed on Memorial Day in the County
Montgomery County government and programs will have holiday schedule and program changes for the observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 27. Closures County offices – Closed. MC 311–Closed. Public… Read More
5 Adults Injured in SUV, School Bus Collision
Five adults were injured in a collision involving an SUV and school bus Monday morning in downtown Silver Spring. It occurred at Fenton Street and Philadelphia Avenue, according to county… Read More
County Offers Free Chromebooks to Bridge Digital Divide
“Montgomery Connects,” Montgomery County’s digital equity program, has distributed over half of the 60,000 laptops it received from a federal grant. The county aims to distribute the remaining 25,000 Chromebooks… Read More
Poolesville Leaders Launch New Effort to Reopen White’s Ferry
With the potential donation of White’s Ferry to the county in play, the leaders of Poolesville want to seize the moment and convince their neighbors across the river to help… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, May 20, In Montgomery County
It’s Monday, May 20 and here are five things to know. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Mobile Market:The Universities at Shady Grove’s Mobile Market free food distribution is back… Read More
Church Unveils Mini Food Pantry Stocked by the Community
Oak Chapel United Methodist Church may only have 60 members, but that doesn’t stop it from accomplishing big things. Saturday morning, church members officially unveiled their self-service mini pantry, the… Read More
Montgomery College Graduates Walk the Stage in Rockville
Montgomery College graduates walked the stage Friday morning as the Class of 2024. The Commencement, held at Montgomery College’s Rockville campus, included students from the college’s Germantown, Rockville, and Takoma Park/Silver… Read More