MCPL Book Drops Resuming on June 29
The Montgomery County Public Libraries announced Monday that book drops are opening on June 29. The libraries also announced that branch telephone services will be resuming on June 29 as… Read More
Education
Elrich Town Hall Will Address Reopening Challenges for Child Care
County Executive Marc Elrich is hosting a virtual town hall Monday night for child care providers. Elrich is planning on answering questions and providing information about supporting early child care… Read More
Whitman’s Black Students, Alumni Sharing Experiences With Racism on Instagram
Black students and alumni of Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda are sharing their experiences with racism while attending the school through the recently created Instagram account, “Black At Whitman.”… Read More
Richard Montgomery Students Petition to Change School Name
Some Richard Montgomery High School students are petitioning to replace the school’s name, the latest initiative amid an ongoing debate over county school names which began in 2019. In a… Read More
Sandy Spring Slave Museum Honors Juneteenth with Virtual Celebration
The Sandy Spring Slave Museum and African Art Gallery is hosting a virtual Juneteenth celebration at 7 p.m. Thursday. Those who attend will enjoy special performances, and learn about the… Read More
Navarro on Emergency Child Care Relief Fund: ‘I Hope That This Will Make a Big Difference’
Montgomery County Councilmember Nancy Navarro discussed the new emergency child care relief fund during an interview with Montgomery Community Media. The fund, approved Tuesday by the county council, will distribute… Read More
MCPL Announces Plans for Resuming On-Site Services
As Montgomery County approaches Phase 2 of reopening, Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) has announced they will be resuming specific physical services, starting Monday, June 29. These services do not… Read More
County Council Approves $10 Million in Emergency Funding for Child Care
The Montgomery County Council has approved a $10 million emergency relief fund for child care centers impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Child care programs across the county have been shuttered… Read More
Teens Arrested for Drawing Noose, Racial Graffiti at Whitman High
Three teenagers were charged in connection with spray painting a noose and a racial slur at Walt Whitman High School on June 13. Two of those involved are juveniles. Officers… Read More
Planes para el Verano y el Nuevo Año Escolar de MCPS
El 15 de junio finalizó el año escolar de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS por sus siglas en inglés), un año muy diferente a otros que cerró… Read More
County Public Libraries Hosting Virtual Meet-the-Author Event
Montgomery County Public Libraries will host a virtual meet-the-author event on Wednesday, June 17, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The event will feature The Atlantic Monthly contributor Gregg Easterbrook. … Read More
White Oak Library to Host Speculative Writing Workshop
White Oak Library in Silver Spring will host a virtual sci-fi/fantasy/horror writing workshop on Thursday, June 18 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The event will be exclusive to speculative… Read More