5 Things to Know Today, Oct. 9, In Montgomery County
Today is Monday, Oct. 9 and here are five things to know. The Federal government and Maryland observe Indigenous Peoples Day today. Montgomery County government offices are open. 1. No… Read More
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MCPS to Host STEAM Festival for Students
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will host its fifth annual STEAM festival on Saturday, Oct. 21. The event will be held from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Wheaton and… Read More
MDOT and Maryland Celebrate ‘Walktober’
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) partners with the state of Maryland in October to promote “Walktober”– a month-long display of activities that promote walking in Maryland. Walking is… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Oct. 6, In Montgomery County
It’s Friday, Oct. 6, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Weekend Plans: Find nine things to do this weekend in… Read More
Jawando Addresses Opinion From Maryland Attorney General on Traffic Enforcement Bill
County Councilmember Will Jawando plans to proceed with other parts of a bill that aims to address racial disparities in traffic enforcement by limiting stops, after the Maryland Attorney General… Read More
Residents Discuss Ideas for New Recreation Center in Montgomery Village
Leaders, community members and students discussed ideas for a potential recreation center to serve the Montgomery Village and Gaithersburg area. County Councilmembers Dawn Luedtke and Laurie-Anne Sayles hosted a town… Read More
County Surveys Landscapers About Leaf Blowers
Now that a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers has been passed, the county is surveying landscapers ahead of a potential gas-to-electric leaf blower exchange program. Last week, the county council… Read More
Montgomery County High School Athlete of the Week
In a word, Kennedy High School senior volleyball player Sierra Evans is a star. Standing at 6’3″, Evans grew up protecting the net as a middle blocker. However, in her… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Oct. 5, In Montgomery County
It’s Thursday, Oct. 5, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council: The GO Committee will receive a briefing on the revenue and expenditure context for… Read More
Students, Families Join Walk to School Day
The annual “Walk and Roll” to School Day was Wednesday. Most county elementary schools would take part, according to the county. Families and local leaders joined an event Wednesday morning… Read More
County Unemployment is Below Half of National Average
Unemployment in Montgomery County creeped up slightly, to 1.6% in August, which is less than half the national average, according to County Executive Marc Elrich. In both the previous two… Read More
Office Cleaners Hold Rallies Against Proposed Cut in Hours
Office cleaners are expected to hold two rallies in Washington, D.C. Wednesday afternoon to protest a proposed cut in their hours. Area commercial office cleaners, including more than 1,200 who… Read More