Capital Crescent Trail Closed for Construction
Montgomery Parks has closed the Capital Crescent Trail (CCT) for the next few weeks to allow for the construction of a raised crosswalk on the trail. The crosswalk will be… Read More
Tori Bergel
Tori Bergel was a summer 2020 intern at Montgomery Community Media. At the time, she was a rising senior within the Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland.
Hogan Warns Young People: ‘The Pandemic is by no Means Behind us’
After months in lockdown, people are itching to go back to work, schools are figuring out new protocols and the nation is trying to fully reopen. While many states have… Read More
Applications Open for New Racial and Social Justice Policy Analyst Position
The Montgomery County Office of Legislative Oversight (OLO) is looking to fill their newest position: Racial and Social Justice Policy Analyst. The county signed the Racial Justice and Social Equity… Read More
‘It’s a Waiting Game’: Tattoo Parlors Frustrated by County Reopening Rules
Montgomery County entered Phase 2 of reopening on June 19, allowing many residents to finally get back to work. However, some businesses are still waiting to open, as the county… Read More
County Council Begins Interviewing Candidates for Police Advisory Commission
The Montgomery County Council held its first round of interviews for its new police advisory commission Monday. On Tuesday, Councilmember Nancy Navarro tweeted a screenshot of the session, saying, “we… Read More
‘The Fight Isn’t Over’: Gaithersburg Students Plan Black Lives Matter Protest for July 23
“The fight isn’t over.” Students from Gaithersburg High School are emphasizing this point as they prepare to protest for Black Lives Matter on Thursday, July 23. The event is set… Read More
Hogan on School Funding: ‘We’re Not Going to Be Bullied or Threatened by the President’
Gov. Larry Hogan isn’t worried about President Donald Trump’s threats to cut federal funding to schools that choose not to fully reopen in the fall. As the summer hits its… Read More
Pollard on ICE Restrictions: ‘Instead of Deporting Foreign Students, Montgomery College Embraces Them’
Montgomery College released a statement Tuesday against recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) restrictions for international students taking online classes in the fall due to the coronavirus. ICE announced… Read More
Severe Storms Cause Mass Power Outages
More than 1,000 homes are without power in Montgomery County thanks to severe weather early Tuesday morning. The announcement, by Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer on… Read More
12th Annual Strathmore ‘UkeFest’ Goes Virtual
Strathmore announced Tuesday that its 12th annual UkeFest will be held virtually this August. The event is typically held in Strathmore mansion and throughout the center’s campus, but was reformatted… Read More
Silver Spring Immunization Clinic to Open Monday
COVID-19 may be dominating the current medical conversation, but county health officials want to remind parents about the importance of vaccinating their children. To aid this, the Department of Health… Read More
Montgomery County Recreation Will Reopen 10 Pools Monday
Summer swimming is back! Pools operated by Montgomery County Recreation will reopen on July 6. As part of Phase 2 reopening plans, the department’s seven outdoor pools and three indoor… Read More