Takoma Park Youth Council Accepts Applicants
Applications are now open for the 2023-2024 Takoma Park Youth Council. Members of the Youth Council work with the Takoma Park City Council to serve the city’s younger population. Takoma… Read More
Marijke Friedman
Marijke Friedman is an intern with Montgomery Community Media for the summer of 2023. She is majoring in journalism and government and politics at the University of Maryland, where she works as an assistant news editor for The Diamondback.
5 Local Wineries to Visit This Summer
Take a quick escape within Montgomery County this summer at one of these wineries. Windridge Vineyards 15700 Darnestown Road, Darnestown, MD Windridge Vineyards offers a little something for everybody. Visitors… Read More
Police Accountability Board Meets With Law Enforcement Chiefs Thursday
The Montgomery County Police Accountability Board is holding its quarterly meeting with law enforcement officials this Thursday, June 29. The meeting is scheduled to last from 7 p.m. to 9… Read More
Wheaton’s TGIF Summer Concert Series Kicks Off July 7
Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center and the Wheaton Arts & Entertainment District are teaming up to present the TGIF Summer Concert Series. The weekly concert series begins Friday, July 7.… Read More
MCPS Offers Free Meals for Students This Summer
Across the county, Montgomery County Public Schools offers free meals this summer. The Summer Meals Program is available for residents 18 years old or younger. Breakfast and lunch will be… Read More
‘Know Your Rights’ Workshop to Focus On Tenant Rights
Maryland Legal Aid hosts a free “Know Your Rights” workshop at the Casey Community Center in Gaithersburg on Wednesday, June 28. During the workshop, participants will learn about tenant and… Read More
MCPS Superintendent Files 2022-2023 Report Card
MCPS Superintendent Monifa McKnight celebrated and recapped the 2022-2023 school year in a community letter. McKnight congratulated the nearly 12,000 students who graduated this school year. “You have demonstrated resilience, perseverance,… Read More
Grant Program Applications Open for Asian American and Pacific Islander Organizations
Montgomery County’s Asian American Health Initiative is now accepting applications for the Healthy Communities Fund grant program. This initiative, which is part of the Montgomery County Department of Health and… Read More
Metro’s Looming Budget Gap Could Lead to Service Cuts
Metro officials announced Tuesday that an upcoming $750 million budget gap could lead to drastic cuts in service. The deficit is partially the result of reduced ridership and higher labor… Read More
Rockville Forum to Focus on Transportation Safety
The City of Rockville is hosting a virtual public forum on Vision Zero Thursday from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Vision Zero is the city’s plan to eliminate serious road… Read More
Gaithersburg Native Visits Own Creation in Pro Football Hall of Fame
A Gaithersburg native recently got to see her own creation in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Monica Blakely and Passion for Ezra, her custom apparel business, gained notoriety earlier… Read More
Explore the Outdoors With Montgomery Parks Summer Adventure Challenge
Montgomery Parks’ “Discover Your Happy Place Summer Adventure” is challenging participants to explore the local outdoors this summer. The challenge is designed for children ages 4-14, but people of all… Read More