Confederate Cemetery Marker in Silver Spring Vandalized
A large grave marker located at the burial site of 17 Confederate soldiers in Silver Spring was vandalized over the weekend. During the night of June 14, unknown assailants spray… Read More
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Montgomery and Maryland Record Lowest Daily COVID-19 Cases Since March 31
Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics Thursday morning the Maryland Department of Health reported 13,862 cases of COVID-19 in Montgomery County, which is a 0.3% increase from the 13,819 cases reported Wednesday.… Read More
Join the Conversation on Racial Equity: ‘Why Are You Speeding Through My Town, Boy?’
MCM’s #SeeMeMontgomery asked residents to join the conversation about racial equity. Here’s one of the experiences shared with MCM. DESCRIBE A RACIAL EXPERIENCE HERE. SHARE YOUR STORY WITH MCM. JOIN THE… Read More
Five Things to Know for June 18 in Montgomery County
Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Thursday, June 18. 1. COVID-19 Relief for Small Businesses: Senator Ben Cardin is holding a virtual forum to discuss relief for… Read More
Phase 2 Reopening: Swimming Pools and Shopping Malls Will Open With Restrictions
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich discussed Phase 2 reopening during his weekly COVID-19 media briefing on Wednesday. Beginning this Friday at 5:00 p.m., swimming pools and shopping malls are on… Read More
County Sees Influx of 311 Calls from Residents Needing Help
Montgomery County has been getting an influx of 311 calls from residents asking for assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic, said county Spokesperson Barry Hudson at a virtual meeting Wednesday. 311… Read More
Montgomery County COVID-19 Metrics Continue to Show Progress
Wednesday afternoon, Montgomery County updated 10 public health metrics used to guide the county’s efforts to reopen businesses and relax restrictions due to the public health emergency. The county is… Read More
BikeMatchMoCo Connecting Donated Bikes to Those in Need
BikeMatchMoCo is a new service in Montgomery County that connects people who have a bike that they no longer use, with others who are in need of a bike. COVID-19… Read More
Gaithersburg Book Festival Hosting Virtual Diversity Discussion
The Gaithersburg Book Festival will host a live YouTube discussion about understanding diversity through literature on June 24 at 7 p.m. As protests continue & another chapter is written in… Read More
Strathmore Streaming ‘Live From the Living Room’ Concerts
Strathmore, a multi-disciplinary arts center in North Bethesda, is putting on a virtual “Live from the Living Room” concert series every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. COVID-19 has forced many artists… Read More
Shri Mangal Mandir Temple Hosting Free Food Distribution
Shri Mangal Mandir Temple in Ashton is hosting a free food distribution for anyone in need on Sunday, June 21 and 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., as long… Read More
County Council Approves $10 Million in Emergency Funding for Child Care
The Montgomery County Council has approved a $10 million emergency relief fund for child care centers impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Child care programs across the county have been shuttered… Read More