Five Things to Know Today, Dec. 8, in Montgomery County
Today is Tuesday, Dec. 8, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. Hogan News Briefing: Gov. Larry Hogan is scheduled to hold a news briefing at… Read More
Deirdre Byrne
Deirdre Byrne is a social media coordinator for Montgomery Community Media. She can be reached at dbyrne@mymcmedia.org or on twitter at @DeirdreByrneMCM.
Flags to Fly at Half Staff in Honor of Former U.S. Senator Paul Sarbanes
Paul Sarbanes, who represented Marylanders in the U.S. Senate for more than 30 years, died Sunday. He was 87. The news was confirmed in a statement by Sarbanes’ son, Rep.… Read More
County Department of Health to Distribute COVID-19 Kits to Hard-Hit Neighborhoods
Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced it is delivering nearly 4,000 coronavirus emergency kits to neighborhoods that have been disproportionately affected by the spread of COVID-19.… Read More
Watch Live: Hogan to Provide Update on COVID-19 Surge Tuesday at 4 p.m.
Gov. Larry Hogan will provide an update on the COVID-19 surge in Maryland Tuesday at 4 p.m. Watch it here: Hogan’s address will be streamed live on Twitter, Facebook, and… Read More
Five Things to Know Today, Dec. 1, in Montgomery County
Today is Tuesday, Dec. 1, and it is Giving Tuesday. Make sure to support Montgomery County nonprofits during this time of economic uncertainty. Here are five things to know in… Read More
Outdoor Exercise Equipment Now Available at Wheaton Regional Park
Montgomery County Parks Department announced on Twitter that Wheaton Regional Park has new outdoor gym equipment. “The 1,800 square-foot station features seven pieces of equipment and an accessible walkway to… Read More
Westfield Montgomery Mall Offering Physically Distanced Photos With Santa
Westfield Montgomery Mall announced on its Instagram page that it will be offering physically distanced photos with Santa Claus Nov. 27 through Dec. 24. Montgomery Mall posted on social media… Read More
Five Things to Know Today, Nov. 24, in Montgomery County
Today is Tuesday, Nov. 24 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. Exposure Alerts: Help contain the spread of Covid-19 by turning on exposure alerts on… Read More
State Police to Step Up Coronavirus Restriction Enforcement Beginning Wednesday
Gov. Larry Hogan announced at Monday’s coronavirus news conference that he’ll be deploying Maryland State Police troopers throughout the counties as “High Visibility Compliance Units.” Starting Wednesday, the troopers will… Read More
Delaney’s Idea for Stimulus Check: ‘Pay Everyone $1500 to Get Vaccine’
Former U.S. Rep. John Delaney (D-Md. 6) is getting attention on Twitter for his idea for distributing a coronavirus vaccine, once it is made available. Delaney tweeted Friday, “Pay everyone… Read More
County Library Card Holders Now Have Access to Washington Post Digital
The perks of owning a library card are endless. Montgomery County Public Libraries announced on social media that cardholders now can access a digital subscription of the Washington Post. Cardholders… Read More
Dewey Local Park Gets Makeover Featuring New Street Hockey Rink
Dewey Local Park in Silver Spring has gotten a makeover for the first time since 1990. The renovations are part of Montgomery Parks’ “refresher program.” The refresher has brought several… Read More