Impact of Vaping on Youth and Health
Health officials say one vape cartridge is equal to about 20 cigarettes. Vaping is on the rise among adolescents and teens. So are seizures, nosebleeds, fever, vomiting, chest pain and… Read More
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Video: Racial Equity and Social Justice Policy Legislation Introduced
New legislation to create a Racial Equity and Social Justice Policy for Montgomery County has just been introduced. County Council President Nancy Navarro says Bill 27-19, the Racial Equity and… Read More
As Opioid Epidemic Continues to Sweep the Nation, Local Advocates Call for Accountability
According to the Centers for Disease Control, on average, 130 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose. MyMCMedia spoke with Maryland Heroin Awareness Advocates Director, Carin Miller to get… Read More
More than 800 Students Still Without Necessary Vaccinations
More than 800 Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students are not compliant with Maryland immunization requirements and may be excluded from school starting Monday, Sept. 23. Maryland school students must… Read More
Legislation Introduced to Create Racial Equity and Social Justice Policy for County
Legislation to create a Racial Equity and Social Justice Policy for Montgomery County was introduced by County Council President Nancy Navarro on Tuesday. Several local leaders, social justice advocates and… Read More
Missing Idaho Man and Infant Last Seen in Montgomery County
Detectives from the Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s help in locating an Idaho man and his son who were recently known to be in Montgomery County.… Read More
MCM Connects: Our Vaping Crisis
On September 16, at 7 p.m., county officials, parents and medical professionals discussed ways of protecting our youth from the vaping epidemic, on MCM Connects: Our Vaping Crisis. The program… Read More
New E-Cigarette Measures Underway Throughout the County
There is a rapid rise in e-cigarette use among youth. To combat this public health crisis, new e-cigarette prevention measures are underway in Montgomery County. Members of Montgomery County Council… Read More
Gemmell Family Playground Officially Opens in Gaithersburg
The Gemmell Family Playground officially opened to the public on Sunday. This new tot lot play area at Griffith Park, adjacent to Gaithersburg City Hall, was created in memory of… Read More
County Leaders Want to Keep Vape Shops Away from Schools
Montgomery County Councilmembers Gabe Albornoz and Craig Rice are holding a press conference in Rockville on Monday to discuss initiatives to address the vaping crisis. During the press conference, they… Read More
138 MCPS Students Named National Merit Semifinalists
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the semifnalists in the 2020 competition Tuesday. 138 Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students are National Merit semifinalists. The semifinalists will now go on… Read More
Over a Thousand MCPS Students Still Need Vaccinations; Deadline is Sept. 23
About 1,100 MCPS students in 7th through 12th grades are not compliant with Maryland immunization requirements. All Maryland school students in the 7th through 12th grades must show proof of… Read More