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RespectFest, Raising Community Awareness Against Teen Dating Violence, Returns This Week

Published March 20, 2022 at 10:21AM

RespectFest is returning the week of March 21-27 (virtual from 3/21-3/26 and in person on 3/27).

The mission of RespectFest is to promote respect in dating relationships and to raise community awareness about the prevalence of teen dating violence. Montgomery County middle and high school students have been submitting videos as part of a contest. Top prize is $1,000 and the winners will be announced at the festival. There are nearly 400 entries from students.

MCPD to Host 100th Anniversary Event at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in May

By Patrick Herron

Published March 18, 2022 at 9:22PM | Updated March 19, 2022 at 8:32AM

Montgomery County Police have announced that they will be holding a community event on Saturday, May 14, at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds.

The event is in celebration of the departments 100th anniversary.

Management Companies Write Letter to County Executive and Council Opposing Rent Hike Caps

By MCS Staff

Published March 18, 2022 at 9:53AM

Southern Management Cos has written a letter to Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and the County Council, on behalf of 48 Montgomery County Apartment communities and 14 multi-family owner/developers/managers, expressing their concern with the rent hike cap, citing various reasons.

The full letter can be seen below.

Two MoCo Natives Prepare to Suit Up for Delaware Against Villanova This Afternoon

By MCS Staff

Published March 18, 2022 at 5:46AM

Junior Ebby Asamoah and Senior Davis Long are preparing to play in the biggest game of their lives later this afternoon. The two Montgomery County natives and Delaware Blue Hens players will take on #2 seed Villanova at 2:45 this afternoon.

Asamoah is a Magruder High School graduate. Asamoah has started 19 games this year, averaging 7.2 points and 3.6 rebounds per game. Some highlights from his time at Magruder:

Montgomery County Police Hosts Expedited Hiring Weekend

By Patrick Herron

Published March 17, 2022 at 11:52PM

For Immediate Release: Thursday, March 17, 2022

Silver Spring Arts and Entertainment District Seeking Input for Upcoming Redesignation Process

By Patrick Herron

Published March 17, 2022 at 10:40PM

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Joint Statement from County Executive Marc Elrich and Council President Gabe Albornoz Regarding Capital Budget Projects Recommendations from Senate Budget and Taxation Committee

By Patrick Herron

Published March 17, 2022 at 10:35PM

For Immediate Release: Thursday 17 March

Montgomery County to Celebrate ‘Transit Driver Appreciation Day’ on Friday, March 18, and Encourages Community Support for Bus Operators

By Patrick Herron

Published March 17, 2022 at 8:40PM

Per MCDOT:

Montgomery County will join in the worldwide celebration of “Transit Driver Appreciation Day” on Friday, March 18, with County Executive Marc Elrich presenting a proclamation recognizing the day at 12:30 p.m. at the Silver Spring Bus Depot. County Executive Elrich will be joined by County Department of Transportation Director Chris Conklin, UFCW Local 1994 MCGEO President Gino Renne and other County representatives.

Washington D.C. Temple Will Open to the Public for the First Time Since 1974 Next Month

By Patrick Herron

Published March 17, 2022 at 1:48PM

Update: The open house has now been extended through June 11.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be holding public tours at the famous Washington D.C. Temple this spring, the first time it will be open to the public since 1974.