DuFief Elementary Dismisses Early Because of Water Main Break
A water main break in the area of DuFief Drive and Brandy Hall Lane in North Potomac has led to Montgomery County Public Schools closing DuFief Elementary early on Thursday.… 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.
5 Things to Know Today, Oct. 14, In Montgomery County
Today is Thursday, Oct. 14, and it is National Dessert Day. Don’t let anyone tell you that “you can’t have your cake and eat it too” today. As you celebrate,… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Oct. 5, In Montgomery County
It is October 5 and it is World Teachers Day. Make sure to show extra appreciation for the Montgomery Count educators. In the meantime, here are five things to know… Read More
UPDATE: Motorcyclist Dies from Crash in Silver Spring; Police Release Victim’s Name
Update (Oct. 1): Montgomery County Police Department released the name of the motorcyclist who died in a crash on Sept. 26. MCPD said in a news release, the “Collision Reconstruction… Read More
Watch Live: Hogan to Provide COVID-19 Booster Shot Update at 2 P.M.
Gov. Larry Hogan announced that he will provide a COVID-19 update on Thursday at 2 p.m. The briefing will be streamed live on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Mike Ricci, Hogan’s… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Sept. 28, In Montgomery County
It is Tuesday, Sept. 28 and it is World Rabies Day, which was started in 2007 as a global health observance intended on raising awareness about preventing the spread of… Read More
125 Years Since His Birth, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Legacy ‘Beats On’ in Rockville
Sept. 24, 2021 marks the quasquicentennial, or 125th anniversary, of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s birth. Indeed, the “Great Gatsby” author has been buried in Rockville for more than 80 years. For… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Sept. 21, In Montgomery County
It’s time to take out old Earth, Wind & Fire records because it’s the (sort of) official day of dancing in September. Did you remember, tonight will be the 21st… Read More
Montgomery County Makes Progress Closing Racial Gap in Vaccinations
Friday afternoon, county health officials offered free vaccinations outside of Afrikutz Barber & Beauty Shop in Silver Spring. Residents who received a free vaccine also received a free haircut. The… Read More
Public Can Honor Patricia O’Neill with Contributions to MCPS Foundation
A visitation to pay respect to the late Patricia O’Neill, who died Tuesday at 71, is set for Saturday, according to her obituary. The family of O’Neill has suggested, in… Read More
8,000+ Montgomery County Students Chronically Absent; Pandemic Likely to Exacerbate Truancy
In Montgomery County, between 8,000 to 9,000 children do not attend school on a regular basis. State’s Attorney John McCarthy suspects that this number has increased significantly because of the… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Sept. 14, In Montgomery County
It is Tuesday, Sept. 14, and it is National Ants on a Log Day. To celebrate, get a piece of celery, rub peanut butter on it, and add raisins. Voila!… Read More