MoComCon Vendor ‘Discriminatory’ Prices Removed
When the nonprofit Friends of the Library Montgomery County, Inc. first advertised for vendors for tables at its MoComCon event, it strove to bring in more minorities. It set rates… Read More
Arts/Entertainment
MoComCon at Germantown Library Postponed Due to Snow
Fans of pop culture, fandoms, comics, graphic novels and libraries will have to wait about six weeks before they can enjoy Montgomery County Public Libraries’ (MCPL) eighth annual free comic… Read More
After Facelift, Flower Theatre Facade Will Debut Feb. 3
While no longer a movie theater, a $400,000 reconstruction of the historic facade of the former Flower Theatre in the Long Branch neighborhood of Silver Spring is complete. MHP, a… Read More
Jan. 19-21 Weekend Roundup of Things To Do in Montgomery County
Welcome to MCM’s Weekend Roundup of entertainment in Montgomery County. Here are 9 things to do this weekend, Jan. 19-21. Friday, January 19 Into The Woods Jr.: OnCue Theatre presents… Read More
Strathmore Hosts Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Committee hosted a tribute: We are Martin, honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.… Read More
Nonjudgmental Dogs Build Confident Young Readers at County Libraries
Walter, a 130-pound Leonberger, basked in all the petting he received at the Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library as blossoming readers practiced their skills. Read to a Dog is… Read More
Jan. 12-15 Weekend Roundup of Things To Do in Montgomery County
Welcome to MCM’s Weekend Roundup of entertainment in Montgomery County. Here are 12 things to do this holiday weekend, January 12-15. Friday, January 12 Weed Warrior Workday: Volunteers work with… Read More
Radio Legend Donnie Simpson Signing Off from MAJIC on Friday
Legendary local and national radio personality Donnie Simpson announced Wednesday that his final show on MAJIC 102.3 will be on Friday. Simpson, a veteran of 55 years in radio and… Read More
Libraries’ Annual MoComCon Rescheduled for March 2
UPDATE Jan 19: Montgomery County Public Libraries rescheduled the comic convention to Saturday, March 2 with this announcement: “Due to the inclement weather, and to ensure the safety of our… Read More
Annual MLK Jr. Tribute Set for Jan. 15 at Strathmore
The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day tribute takes place Monday, Jan. 15 at the Music Center at Strathmore. The annual celebration, We Are Martin, spotlights Dr. King Jr’s life… Read More
Good Counsel Alum Stars in Revival of The Color Purple
Montgomery County native and Good Counsel High School alum (Class of 2011) Phylicia Pearl Mpasi stars in the recently released movie revival of The Color Purple. Mpasi plays young Celie,… Read More
Beyond Just Books, Public Libraries Have Wide Range of Offerings
It may be cold outside, but all 21 branches of the Montgomery County Public Libraries are warm and inviting. Besides lots of books and use of computers, copying machines and… Read More