MCPD Investigating Fatal Stabbing in Rockville
The Montgomery County Police Department is investigating a fatal stabbing that took place in Rockville on May 2, according to a tweet from the MCPD. Police responded to a call… Read More
Grace Mottley
Grace Mottley was a spring 2020 intern for Montgomery Community Media. At the time, she was studying at the University of Maryland, where she is majoring in multi-platform journalism.
Maryland Ranked 11th Best State For Support During COVID-19 Crisis
WalletHub ranked Maryland the 11th best state in the United States for providing support to residents during the COVID-19 crisis. WalletHub, a company that offers free credit score reports and… Read More
Rice Accepting Applications for Councilmember for a Day Contest
Councilmember Craig Rice is accepting applications for his “Councilmember for a day” challenge. This challenge allows students to apply to become an honorary councilmember for a day, hopefully getting students… Read More
Watch: MCPS to Hold Town Hall on Remote Learning on April 29
Montgomery County Public Schools is holding a town hall at 6 p.m. on April 29 to discuss the second phase of their “Continuity of Learning” plan for distance learning. Staff… Read More
Parents Raise $92,000 to Save Darnestown School from Closure
Families and staff are working together to raise over $750,000 to keep a Darnestown private school, Seneca Academy, open. As a result of unexpected withdrawals and COVID-19 financial strain, Seneca… Read More
Albornoz Shares Video Celebrating Healthcare Worker
On Saturday, Councilmember Gabe Albornoz filmed a touching tribute for his neighbor, Moira McCarthy, a nurse who works at Surburban Hospital. On her way to work, neighbors lined the street… Read More
MCPS Shift to Focused Online Instruction, Pass/Incomplete Grading
In a letter sent to MCPS students on Sunday, Jack R. Smith, the superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools outlined plans for moving forward virtually during the COVID-19 crisis. MCPS… Read More
County Council Introduces Bill to Provide Renters with $2 Million Assistance
The Montgomery County Council introduced legislation to provide emergency eviction and housing programs with $2 million at their virtual meeting on Tuesday. The legislation is sponsored by the entirety of… Read More
Council Approves $5 Million for Local Restaurants, Shops
On Tuesday the Montgomery County Council approved $5 million to fund the Public Health Emergency Grant program, a program that provides assistance to local businesses that have been impacted by… Read More
Hogan Issues Executive Order Allowing Salons to Serve Essential Workers
Gov. Larry Hogan issued an executive order allowing salons and barbershops to open in order to serve essential workers on Monday, April 20. The order aims to serve essential workers,… Read More
University of Maryland Announces Virtual Commencement Plans
The University of Maryland announced Monday that spring commencement will be held virtually due to concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. In an email to the community, UMD President Wallace Loh… Read More
Shake Shack to Return $10 Million COVID-19 Relief Loan
On Monday, Shake Shack, a national burger chain with three locations in Montgomery County, announced it will be returning a $10 million loan from the Small Business Administration’s coronavirus relief… Read More