2021 National Book Festival Goes Hybrid-Virtual
The 2021 Library of Congress National Book Festival will take place from Sept. 17-26 with events being held both in person at the library and virtually. The festival, which celebrates… Read More
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8,000+ Montgomery County Students Chronically Absent; Pandemic Likely to Exacerbate Truancy
In Montgomery County, between 8,000 to 9,000 children do not attend school on a regular basis. State’s Attorney John McCarthy suspects that this number has increased significantly because of the… Read More
Rockville Man Charged With Neglect in Connection with Father’s Death
A Rockville man was arrested and charged with neglect of an adult that resulted in the man’s death. Gary D. Howes, 51, was charged after a body that is believed… Read More
Cerca de 9 Mil Estudiantes no Asisten a la Escuela de Manera Regular
Hay alrededor de ocho a nueve mil estudiantes que no asisten a la escuela de manera regular, y ese número ha aumentado durante la pandemia, según reporta la oficina del… Read More
Dispose of Drugs Safely Sept. 18 at Rockville Police Station
Residents have a safe, free and anonymous opportunity to dispose of unwanted prescription drugs on Saturday, Sept. 18. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Rockville City Police Department will… Read More
MCPS Teacher Linked to Capitol Riots Now Teaches with Virtual Academy
Summer Paglianete, the Quince Orchard social studies teacher reported to have visited Washington D.C. on Jan. 6 to participate in a pro-Trump rally aimed at overturning the results of the… Read More
Board of Education Members Tasked to Fill the Late-Patricia O’Neill’s Seat
It is up to the remaining Montgomery County Public Schools Board of Education members to fill the seat of Patricia O’Neill, who died Tuesday. Her term expires in 2022. According to… Read More
MyMCM y Hola Montgomery Celebran el Mes de la Herencia Hispana
Desde 1988, Estados Unidos celebra el Mes de la Herencia Hispana, desde el 15 de septiembre hasta el 15 de octubre, para reconocer la historia, tradiciones y contribución a la… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Sept. 15, In Montgomery County
Today is Wednesday, Sept. 15, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Weekly Media Briefing: County Executive Marc Elrich, Acting Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Dr. Earl… Read More
Fallece Miembro de la Junta Escolar de MCPS, con más Años de Servicio, Patricia O’Neill
La Junta de Educación de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery anunció en una carta el fallecimiento de Patricia O’Neill, miembro de la Junta con más años de servicio.… Read More
Tenants Say Bill Extending Limits on Rent Increases Would be a Lifeline
In July, Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando introduced a bill to extend limits on rent increases after the COVID-19 State of Emergency ends. Gov. Larry Hogan’s State of Emergency expired… Read More
MCPS Updates Quarantine Guidelines
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has updated its COVID-19 quarantine guidelines. To summarize, in most situations, close contacts of symptomatic students will no longer be required to quarantine unless that… Read More