Hogan Issues ‘Stay at Home’ Order For Marylanders
Gov. Larry Hogan announced Monday, that starting at 8 p.m., all Marylanders will be ordered to stay at home. All Marylanders will receive an alert on their cell phones with… 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.
Bullis Students, Teacher Make Masks for Medical Workers
The Bullis School in Potomac is utilizing its Bullis Innovation and Technology Lab (BITLab) 3D printers to make N95 masks and face shield bands for medical workers and first responders.… Read More
Education Goes Virtual at Stone Ridge School
With schools closed because of the coronavirus pandemic, teachers have had to do a complete 180 on their lesson plans for the rest of the academic year. Teachers are suddenly… Read More
MCPS Online Learning Starts March 30, Chromebook Distribution Begins Thursday
Montgomery County Public Schools is preparing its move to online learning on March 30. Jack Smith, superintendent of MCPS, said in a video following the statewide announcement that Maryland Public… Read More
Recreation, Aquatic, Senior Centers to Remain Closed Through April 24
Montgomery County Recreation Department tweeted Wednesday that all aquatic, recreation, and senior centers are going to remain closed through April 24. The news comes after Maryland Public Schools Superintendent Dr.… Read More
Five Things to Know for March 25 in Montgomery County
Today is Wednesday, March 25 and here are five things you need to know in Montgomery County: 1. County Transportation Resources for Adults, People with Disabilities: Montgomery County Department of… Read More
Five Questions About Voting in Montgomery County During a Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has already affected Montgomery County residents planning to vote in the the 2020 presidential primary election. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the election has been rescheduled to… Read More
Five Things to Know for March 24 in Montgomery County
Today is Tuesday, March 24 and here are five things you need to know in Montgomery County: 1. Council in Session: Montgomery County Council is in session, but remotely, at 12:30… Read More
Hogan Orders Nonessential Businesses to Close, Announces Business Relief Funds
Gov. Larry Hogan has ordered all nonessential businesses in Maryland to close by 5 p.m. Monday to help combat the potential spread of the coronavirus. “We are not issuing or… Read More
Montgomery County Police Officer Tests Positive for Coronavirus
An officer from Montgomery County Police Department has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a Montgomery County press release. The statement says the officer worked “across several sections of… Read More
51 of Maryland’s 149 Coronavirus Patients Are From Montgomery County
Maryland Health Department released the latest number of coronavirus patients confirmed in the state of Maryland. There are currently 149 COVID-19 patients in the state of Maryland, 51 who are… Read More
Montgomery County Introduces Digital Library Card
The libraries may be closed but they refuse to let people social distance themselves from reading and learning. Montgomery County Public Libraries announced on social media that it’s now making… Read More