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Applications for Abortion Access Grants Program Due By 9 a.m. on Monday, Oct.10.

Published October 1, 2022 at 9:36AM

The County’s Department of Health and Human Services and the Office of Grants Management are seeking applications from qualified Community Based Organizations (CBOs) providing direct services that support the right to access abortion care in the County. Applications are due by 9 a.m. on Monday, Oct.10.

Resolution 19-1357 provides a total of $1 million for the County’s FY 2023 Abortion, Reproductive Health, and Related Services Access (ARHRSA) Grants Program with individual awards ranging from a minimum award of $50,000 and a maximum award of $500,000 for an up to one year (12 month) performance period. The target population for this grant are women seeking access to abortion, reproductive health, and related services as well as the staff providing these services.

2022 Week 5 MCPS High School Football Scores

By MCS Staff

Published September 30, 2022 at 7:51PM | Updated October 1, 2022 at 8:59AM

Below you’ll see the most recent updates or final scores of the 2022 week 5 MCPS football games. They’ll be updated as we receive them (an F will signify the score is final). If a score isn’t listed, it’s because we haven’t yet received a report from the game.

The MoCoShow Game of the Week

YouTube Personality ‘Deestroying’ is in Attendance as Seneca Valley Takes on Quince Orchard High School in Germantown

By MCS Staff

Published September 30, 2022 at 6:58PM

Donald De La Haye Jr., also known online as Deestroying, is a Costa Rican-American YouTuber with over 4 million followers on the platform and millions more across other forms of social media. He played college football at the University of Central Florida, where he was a kicker for the team. This Friday night he will be at Seneca Valley High School to watch the undefeated Screaming Eagles take on undefeated Quince Orchard High School.

De La Haye is known for his videos demonstrating his kicking ability as well as his sports-related skits and vlogs talking about his life journey. He also made news while in college when the NCAA controversially banned him for profiting off his name and YouTube videos, which sparked reform for student athlete compensation and became a driver for the implementation of a fair and balanced set of rules for student-athletes to monetize their Name, Image and Likeness (NIL).

Montgomery County Police Department Warns of Phone Scam

By MCS Staff

Published September 30, 2022 at 6:48PM

Montgomery County Police Sergeant Shing Yuen recently shared a warning of a phone scam on the popular Nextdoor app. The scam involves the scammer disguising their number to make it look like it’s coming from a local police station (the caller ID would show the number of the local station). The scammer, acting as an officer, then states that the resident myst make a payment for a made up infraction and instructs the resident to make the payment through various methods. The full post can be seen below:

“Phone Scam Alert! Over the last several weeks, Montgomery County residents have received calls from a person stating that he/she is a Montgomery County Police (MCP) Officer. The scammer has “spoofed” (disguised) his number to make it appear that the call is coming from a Police Station. There are variations of this police impersonator scam but generally, the “officer” states that the resident has to make payment – for a bond, warrant, missed court hearing, or fine.

Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on October 3, 2022

By Patrick Herron

Published September 30, 2022 at 2:26PM

The Planning, Housing and Economic Development (PHED) Committee will meet on Monday, Oct 3, at 9:30 a.m. to review Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) 22-03, Overlay Zone – Downtown Silver Spring (DSS), SMA H-146, Silver Spring Downtown and Adjacent Communities Plan and ZTA 22-01, Antenna on Existing Structure – Use Standards.

The members of the PHED Committee include Chair Hans Riemer and Councilmembers Andrew Friedson (Lead for Parks) and Will Jawando.

‘The Nurse and the Midwife: The Story of Clara Barton and Emma Jones of Gibson Grove’ Will Be Montgomery History Presentation on Tuesday, Oct. 4

By MCS Staff

Published September 30, 2022 at 10:47AM

Clara Barton touched many lives as the Civil War’s “Angel of the Battlefield” and later as president of the American Red Cross. Behind the scenes, others supported her efforts and kept her household running smoothly. Among the many Black people Barton employed over the years, none maintained a closer, longer-lasting relationship with Barton than Emma Jones of the Gibson Grove community in Cabin John. The story of their relationship will be the subject of a Montgomery History online presentation at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 4.

In “The Nurse and the Midwife: The Story of Clara Barton and Emma Jones of Gibson Grove,” researcher Paige Whitley traces the relationship from its beginnings and Jones’ own successful career as a midwife in lower Montgomery County. To register for the free presentation, go to https://montgomeryhistory.org/mhconnected/watch/.

Montgomery County Council Continues Deliberations on Thrive Montgomery 2050 on Oct. 4

By Patrick Herron

Published September 29, 2022 at 9:06PM

For 17 months, Councilmembers have been working with staff and listening to suggestions from residents across Montgomery County to develop a general plan for the County’s future. The Thrive Montgomery 2050 PHED Committee Draft Plan contains the text and supporting maps for a comprehensive amendment to Montgomery County’s current General Plan (On Wedges and Corridors).

The document establishes a vision for Montgomery County’s future growth and encompasses broad, countywide policy recommendations for land use, zoning, housing, the economy, equity, transportation, parks and open space, the environment and historic resources.

MoCoShow Week 5 Preview & Predictions

By MCS Staff

Published September 29, 2022 at 2:07PM

Gaithersburg (1-3) at Urbana (4-0) – Gaithersburg forfeited last week’s game to BCC. The Trojans return to action vs undefeated Urbana of Frederick county.

Prediction: Urbana by 28

MCPS Community Message: A Letter from Superintendent Dr. Monifa B. McKnight, Athletic Safety Plans Are Working

By MCS Staff

Published September 28, 2022 at 5:51PM

On Wednesday, September 28th, MCPS Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight sent the following message out to the community regarding athletic safety plans:

“Dear Montgomery County Public Schools community members:

Montgomery County Officials to Provide Details on Restoration Center Project Planned for Seven Locks Site During Community Information Meeting on Thursday, Oct. 6

By Patrick Herron

Published September 28, 2022 at 4:50PM

The center will operate 24 hours a day, 365 days per year and is expected to be located at the Seven Locks Criminal Justice Complex in Rockville.

The County is opening the restoration center to help reduce the use of emergency rooms, hospitals and jail detention. A team of multidisciplinary professionals will staff the center that will include nurses, licensed mental health and addiction professionals, peer specialists and resource navigators.

Montgomery County Council Committee Meeting on September 29, 2022

By Patrick Herron

Published September 28, 2022 at 3:57PM

The members of the HHS Committee include Chair and Council President Gabe Albornoz, Council Vice President Evan Glass (Lead for Homelessness & Vulnerable Communities) and Councilmember Craig Rice.

The members of the GO Committee include Chair Nancy Navarro and Councilmembers Andrew Friedson and Sidney Katz.