Falling Back: Daylight Saving Time Ends This Weekend
The season of dark mornings and early nights is upon us. Daylight Saving Time officially ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 7. Montgomery County residents should set a reminder… Read More
Margaret Attridge
Margaret Attridge is a fall 2021 Intern with MyMCM from the University of Maryland, College Park. Contact her at mattridge@mymcmedia.com.
Performance Venues Will Continue to Enforce Masking, Vaccinations for Shows
During the COVID-19 pandemic, live music and performance venues have had to grapple with how to balance public health guidelines and the safety of their performers with reopening their stages… Read More
Staffing Shortages in Waste Management Leads to Interrupted Trash Collection in Rockville
Last week, Rockville residents were notified on two separate occasions that the city was unable to complete waste collection services due to staffing shortages. Unfortunately, these may not be isolated… Read More
Montgomery County Police Continue to Investigate 50-Year-Old Homicide Case
Montgomery County Police are still investigating the unsolved homicide of Montgomery County Special Deputy Sheriff Captain James Tappen Hall that took place 50 years ago. According to a press release,… Read More
Volunteers Needed for County Thanksgiving Parade
After a year off, the annual Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade will return on Saturday, Nov. 20 in Silver Spring, and organizers are looking for volunteers to help staff floats and… Read More
Fall Foliage Reaches Midpoint in Montgomery County
This weekend fall foliage in Montgomery County transitions from the midpoint stage to near peak color, according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Fall Foliage Report. “We have a… Read More
Critical Race Theory Topic of Sandy Spring Slave Museum Event
The Sandy Spring Slave Museum held a virtual event on Critical Race Theory (CRT) on Friday, Oct. 15, focusing on “the hype” surrounding CRT. “People were there to learn and… Read More
Montgomery County Joins DEA Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 23
Montgomery County residents have a safe and anonymous way to dispose of unwanted or expired prescription drugs on Saturday, Oct. 23 as part of the county’s participation in National Prescription… Read More
Montgomery County Releases Street Design Guide To Facilitate Accessibility for People With Vision Disabilities
A design guide aimed at increasing street accessibility for people who are blind or have low vision was released by Montgomery County last week. The guide gathered input from the… Read More
‘It’s Really Disheartening’: Walter Johnson Students Stage Walk-Out In Response to Racist, Homophobic Graffiti
Students at Walter Johnson High School staged a walk-out Friday morning to protest graffiti with white supremacist symbols and hate speech that was found on school property early last week.… Read More
Sandy Spring Slave Museum Event Aims to Clarify Myths About Critical Race Theory
For 33 years, the Sandy Spring Slave Museum and African Art Gallery has offered Montgomery County residents an opportunity to learn about African-American history. Now, the museum is using their… Read More
Gaithersburg Oktoberfest Canceled Over COVID-19 Concerns
The Gaithersburg Oktoberfest, which was scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 10, will not be taking place this year due to COVID-19 concerns. In a statement, Carolyn Muller, Director of the Department… Read More