Black History Month Spotlight: The Newmantown Community
In the late 1800s, there was a thriving farming community in Derwood built by an African American couple, Albert and Mary Newman. An exhibit at the Agricultural History Farm Park… Read More
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Montgomery Celebrates Craft Beer With Eye on Environment
Maryland’s annual celebration of the state’s craft beer industry, known as FeBREWary, takes place this month. According to the Brewers Association of Maryland, there are more than 140 operating breweries… Read More
Montgomery Parks Preserves Black History With Programs and Museums
Montgomery Parks works to preserve African American history with several parks and museums in the county that are open all year. During February, Montgomery Parks offers free educational programs and… Read More
Adoption Fees Waived at County Shelter Through Dec 31
Update Thursday, Dec. 22: Adoption fees are now waived through the end of the year. Original: The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) is waiving adoption fees through… Read More
Councilmember-Elect Luedtke Looks Forward to Giving Voice for District 7 Residents
The newly formed County Council District 7 elected its first representative Dawn Luedtke on Nov. 8. Luedtke’s district covers a diverse landscape from semi urban areas like Montgomery Village and… Read More
Firefighters Contain Early Morning Fire at County Recycling Center
According to authorities, about 60 firefighters responded to a “large (deep-seated)” paper trash fire at the Montgomery County Recycling Center in Derwood Wednesday morning. Update – 16105 Frederick Rd, Recycling… Read More
August 4-7 Weekend Roundup: 9 Things to Do in Montgomery County
Welcome to our Weekend Roundup of events in Montgomery County. Here are nine things to do this weekend, August 4-7. Thursday, August 4 MCM Creatives Circle & Networking Event: Connect… Read More
2 Personas Rescatadas de una Camioneta Volcada en Derwood
Una camioneta volcó en Derwood luego de una colisión con un autobús el miércoles por la tarde, según el portavoz jefe de bomberos y rescate del condado de Montgomery, Pete… Read More
2 People Pulled From Rolled Over Van Following Collision in Derwood
A van rolled over in Derwood following a collision with a bus Wednesday afternoon, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer Just after 1 p.m., emergency personnel… Read More
Animal Services and Adoption Center Host Fee-Waived Adoption Event
The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center hosts “Let Freedom Ring” from June 30 to July 7, according to a press release from the county. Sponsored by Friends of… Read More
Meeting to Focus on Public Safety in Upcounty Region
The Upcounty Citizens Advisory Board (UCAB) meets Monday, Feb. 28 from 7 to 9 p.m. to lead a discussion on public safety in the upcounty region. Councilmembers Sidney Katz and… Read More
Senadores Cardin y Van Hollen Instan a Biden a Tomar Medidas Inmediatas Contra “Armas Fantasma”
Los senadores demócratas de Maryland, Ben Cardin y Chris Van Hollen, pidieron al presidente Joe Biden que tome medidas inmediatas contra la amenaza de las armas de fuego no serializadas,… Read More