Council to Commemorate Black History Month February 6
The Montgomery County Council plans to hold a special program Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 11:30 a.m. to commemorate Black History Month. Each year, the Association for the Study of African… Read More
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Black History Month Historical Highlights: Hebron House and Print Shop
For more than half a century, Jesse and Celestine Hebron managed a successful printing business in Rockville. Jesse Hebron initially started the business on Falls Road in 1932, and it… Read More
2 Students Involved in Stabbing at Banneker Middle School Hospitalized
Montgomery County Police responded to Benjamin Banneker Middle School for the report of an assault at 1:38 p.m. Thursday. Police remained on the campus as of 4 p.m. following an… Read More
Metro: Partial Red Line Shutdown Feb. 3-4
The Red Line Metrorail segment between Dupont Circle and Van Ness stations will close Saturday, Feb. 3 and Sunday, Feb. 4 to install radio and fiber-optic cables necessary for future… Read More
County’s 2023 Health Assessment Highlights Mental Health as Top Concern
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) released the 2023 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), and the report shows that mental health is the most important health… Read More
Mark Your Calendars: County Opens Registration for Spring Programs on Feb. 12
County residents may register for most spring programs and activities starting on Monday, Feb. 12 at 6:30 a.m. Registration for a few programs—Bone Builders, Day Trippers, and Senior Outdoor Adventures… Read More
County Relaunches Free Computer Distribution Program for 60,000 Low-Income Residents
“Montgomery Connects,” Montgomery County’s digital equity and inclusion program, has launched a new program to distribute 60,000 free laptop computers to low-income families. There is a limit of one computer… Read More
One Year After Going Viral at Super Bowl, Local Designer is Still in High Demand
Montgomery County native Monica Blakely made a name for herself and Passion For Ezra, the small business she owns with her husband Taylor, last year by designing a jacket for… Read More
Latest Iteration of Kids Day Out Keeps Students Active Outside the Classroom
Kids Day Out, offered jointly by Montgomery County Recreation and Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), had its most recent day of out-of-school activities for elementary schoolers Monday. The program encourages… Read More
Black History Month Historical Highlights: Henry Blair
Montgomery County native, Henry Blair, was the second African American to be issued a patent by the United States Patent Office for his corn planter invention. He was born in… Read More
Board of Elections Recruiting Poll Judges and Workers on Jan. 30
The Montgomery County Board of Elections needs poll judges and workers for the upcoming primary election and will participate in the Help America Vote Day on Tuesday, Jan. 30. This… Read More
Downtown Silver Spring Shooting Injures 2
Police said two people were injured in a shooting in Downtown Silver Spring. It occurred around Colesville Road and Second Avenue late Thursday, according to the Montgomery County Police Department… Read More