Montgomery County Celebrates Chinese New Year With Numerous Events
Update (Jan. 27): The city of Rockville has cancelled the Lunar New Year celebration scheduled for Feb 1. Original: The Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year, is… Read More
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Rockville Time Capsule Buried in 1995 to be Unearthed
A time capsule buried in Rockville in May 1995 is going to be unearthed in May – 25 years later. The capsule was buried at the Rockville Senior Center, filled… Read More
Maryland Ranks 2020’s Second Most Educated State
In a new study recently released by WalletHub, Maryland ranks as the second most educated state in the country, just behind Massachusetts. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,… Read More
Oprah Picks ‘American Dirt’ By Gaithersburg High Grad For Book Club
It looks like Oprah and Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman have similar taste in books. Oprah Winfrey announced Tuesday morning that she’s selected “American Dirt” by Jeanine Cummins — an alumna… Read More
What’s Open, What’s Not in Montgomery County for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Montgomery County released the holiday schedule for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, which is observed January 20. County Offices — closed. Libraries — closed. County Liquor Stores —… Read More
County Holiday Giving Project Assisted More than 11,000 Families in 2019
As we look back on 2019 and set goals for the new year, we need to remind ourselves of the importance of giving back to our communities. In Montgomery County,… Read More
MCPS Announces Two-Hour Delay Wednesday
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) officials have announced a two-hour delay Wednedsay, Jan. 8 because of weather conditions affecting roads. According to the MCPS website, bus service will be provided… Read More
Federal Agencies, County Programs Closing Early Tuesday Before Snow Falls
As the region readies for the first snowfall of the new year, government facilities and programs are announcing closings and cancellations. Federal agencies in the Washington, D.C. area will close… Read More
Schools Dismiss Early Tuesday for Snow
Montgomery County Public Schools announced that schools are going to dismiss “two and one-half hours earlier than the regular closing time.” The early dismissal comes in anticipation of emergency weather… Read More
Winter Weather Advisory for Snow in Effect Tuesday
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Tuesday in Montgomery County from noon to 7 p.m. NWS says that Tuesday afternoon, snow is expected as early… Read More
Possible Snow in the Forecast for Tuesday
It’s been cold out, but the National Weather Service forecast has a reminder that it’s still winter. The meteorologists are predicting snow for Tuesday. The NWS says rain and snow… Read More
County Recreation Department Hiring Seasonal Employees
The Montgomery County Department of Recreation is currently looking to fill part-time seasonal positions for the upcoming summer season. The department will host four job fairs in the next two… Read More