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
Arts/Entertainment
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
5 Things to Know Today, Jan. 5, In Montgomery County
It’s Friday, Jan. 5, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Metro Food Drive: Metro’s annual food drive to support the… Read More
Former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins Coming to Gaithersburg for Reading, Book Signing
In celebration of its 15th year, the Gaithersburg Book Festival (GBF) will host former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins for a special event on Friday, Feb. 9 from 7 p.m.… Read More
Jan. 5-7 Weekend Roundup of Things To Do in Montgomery County
Welcome to MCM’s Weekend Roundup of entertainment in Montgomery County. Here are nine things to do this weekend, January 5-7. Friday, January 5 Jungle Discovery: Imagination Stage in Bethesda presents… Read More
What the County Read: 2023’s Most Checked-Out Books
These are the Top 10 books taken out from Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) in 2023: 1. Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus 2. Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver 3.… Read More
Tony Award-Winning Actor Frost Graduates from Bowie State
Myles Frost, who became the youngest actor (22) to win best lead actor in a musical for his performance in MJ: The Musical in 2022, graduated from Bowie State University… Read More
A Look Back at 2023: Podcast with Golden Bachelor Contestant Joan Vassos
Earlier this year, MCM’s MoCo’s Most Famous Podcast featured Joan Vassos. You may remember, the Rockville resident and Landon School administrator became a contestant on the ABC show The Golden… Read More
A Look Back at 2023: Bethesda’s Felled Linden Oak Gets New Purpose
The County lost one of its oldest landmarks this year. The majestic Linden Oak in Bethesda, reported to be over 300 years-old, was 95 feet tall with a crown spanning… Read More
Rockville Pharmacist Gets Second Chance on Jeopardy!
Spoiler alert about Jeopardy! episode that aired Thursday, Dec. 21 Iris Masucci, a pharmacist from Rockville, lost on Jeopardy! on March 29 but was called back for the show’s… Read More
Dec. 22-24 Weekend Roundup of Things To Do in Montgomery County
Welcome to MCM’s Weekend Roundup of entertainment in Montgomery County. Here are nine things to do this weekend, December 22-24. Friday, December 22 Ice and Lights Festival: Enjoy music, light… Read More