Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Many people may be reluctant to talk about the issue but it is more common than people realize. The Centers for Disease Control and… Read More
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County Offers Free Flu Vaccination Clinics
Free flu vaccination clinics are being offered throughout Montgomery County for those at least six months old. A high dose flu vaccine for people 65 years and older is available… Read More
Montgomery College Club Holds LGBTQIA+ Job Fairs
LGBT History Month focuses on educating members and allies of the community’s heritage. Montgomery College Pride and Allies affinity group for LGBTQIA+ students will honor the month by hosting LGBTQIA+-Friendly… Read More
3D Mobile Mammogram Coach Extends Service to Unprivileged Women
Breast Cancer for Washington and the non-profit organization Nueva Vida have partnered to provide service to women needing mammograms. The Mobile Mammogram Coach or “Mammovan” travels around the region, including… 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
County Issues Proclamation for National Domestic Awareness Month
Four of the 22 homicides in Montgomery County last year were related to domestic violence, according to Dr. Earl Stoddard, assistant administrative chief officer of the county. During October’s Domestic… Read More
County Parks is Finalist for Excellence in Park, Recreation Management Award
Montgomery Parks is a finalist in the 2023 National Gold Medal Awards for excellence in park and recreation management, according to the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). Also… Read More
Taste of Bethesda Returns in October
After a two year hiatus due to COVID-19, Taste of Bethesda will be making its return Saturday, October 1st. The the 31st annual edition of the event will feature Bethesda’s… Read More
Leaders Reaffirm County’s Commitment to Help Domestic Violence Victims
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In Montgomery County, it is an opportunity for leaders and residents to discuss prevention, education and how victims can get help. On Monday,… Read More
Fecha Límite para Solicitar una Papeleta para Votar por Correo es el 20 de Octubre
Para los votantes que opten por votar por correo, la fecha límite para solicitar sus papeletas de votación por correo es el martes 20 de octubre. Es importante tener en… Read More
Deadline to Request Mail-In Ballot is October 20
For voters who are opting to vote by mail, the deadline to request mail-in ballots is Tuesday, October 20. It is important to note that ballots will not be automatically… Read More
Fantasticks on Rio’s Boardwalk Hopes to Open Doors in October
Fantasticks, a fast-casual spot for customized gelato bars and popsicles, is currently under construction at the Rio in Gaithersburg. It was supposed to open in May, but because of the… Read More