Maryland Ranks 7th Best State for Women
WalletHub ranked the 50 states and Washington D.C. based on a variety of criteria to determine the most women-friendly states. Maryland was ranked 7th best. The top ten states in… Read More
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Women’s Legislative Briefing To Focus on Voting
The Women’s Legislative Briefing will be held virtually this Sunday from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. With “Voting Women Change Everything” as its theme, the 42nd annual briefing will center… Read More
Montgomery County Commission for Women to Host Self Defense Workshops
Women of all ages can enroll in an introductory self-defense seminar hosted by the Montgomery County Commission for Women. The self-defense awareness and familiarization exchange event, also known as S.A.F.E.,… Read More
County Hosts Town Hall on Women in the Workforce After COVID-19
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is holding a virtual town hall at noon on June 11 on “the alarming reduction in the number of women in the U.S. workforce” due… Read More
Manna CEO Credits ‘All the Women Who Shaped Me’ on International Women’s Day
Jackie DeCarlo is proud that throughout her almost eight years as Manna’s CEO, “We never had to turn anyone away.” That is saying a lot, because during this past year,… Read More
Maryland Women’s Caucus to Honor Veterans in Virtual Event
The Maryland Women’s Caucus is hosting a virtual celebration to honor women veterans on March 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The celebration also looks to pay tribute to… Read More
County Highlights Local Parks for Women’s History Month
Montgomery Parks is highlighting five parks across the county to honor Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day on March 8. Each of the parks are named after local female… Read More
County Board of Education Declares March to be Observed as Women’s History Month
On Tuesday, Feb. 23, the Montgomery County Board of Education declared the month of March 2021 to be observed as Women’s History Month. “Throughout our country’s history, women have contributed… Read More
State Officials Explain What’s in Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine
What’s in Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine? Dr. David Marcozzi, COVID-19 Incident Commander for the University of Maryland Medical System, explained the answer to Marylanders at a press conference with Gov. Larry… Read More
Entries are Now Open for Girl Power Contest
In recognition of Women’s History Month, the Montgomery County Commission for Women is seeking entries from Montgomery County residents ages 5 to 105 for their fourth annual Girl Power Contest.… Read More