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‘That’s the Sad Part About the Education System’: Residents Discuss Juneteenth’s Importance
Residents at Lake Needwood in Derwood spoke to MyMCMedia about the importance of Juneteenth, the day commemorating the official emancipation of all enslaved Black people in the U.S. On June… Read More
Commemoration of Juneteenth Takes on Added Significance in 2020
Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, the day that slavery officially ended. It is the oldest, nationally celebrated remembrance of the ending of slavery in the United States. The day celebrates emancipation and… 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
Meet the MCM Education and Community Engagement Team
Meet our team! Our Education and Community Engagement (ECE) department is dedicated to creating unique media content that amplifies community voices of those who live and work in Montgomery County.… Read More
Glen Echo Carousel Civil Rights Film Screened at AFI
Invited guests attended the county premiere of the documentary film “Ain’t No Back to a Merry-Go-Round” about the 1960 civil rights protests at the carousel at Glen Echo Park. County… Read More
Big Train Generates Success in Constantly Shifting League
Summer league college baseball is a challenging landscape for generating consistency. Similar to college sports, players graduate and move on every few years. Even when they stay, they are subject… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, July 12, In Montgomery County
It’s Friday, July 12. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. High Heat Returns: After a brief break in the high heat… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, June 26, in Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, June 26, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Drone Program: At 6:30 p.m. at Gaithersburg High School, councilmembers… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, June 25, in Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, June 25, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Lane Closures: Utility work on River Road (MD 190) will… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, June 24, in Montgomery County
It’s Monday, June 24, and here are five things to know. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Heat Wave: The high temperature at BWI Airport reached 98 degrees Sunday afternoon… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, June 21, In Montgomery County
It’s Friday, June 21. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Heat Wave: Temperatures are expected to climb into the 90s Friday… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, June 19, in Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, June 19, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Juneteenth: Today is Juneteenth. It marks the day June 19,… Read More