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(Located) Concern for Missing Gaithersburg Teenager

Published October 20, 2021 at 11:40AM | Updated October 22, 2021 at 8:43AM

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Gaithersburg, MD – Detectives from the Montgomery County Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 16-year-old from Gaithersburg.

Montgomery County Council Enacts Legislation to Extend the County’s Minority Owned Business Purchasing Program

By Patrick Herron

Published October 19, 2021 at 6:47PM

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Governor Hogan Announces Federal Approval of Small Business Administration Disaster Declaration For Tropical Depression Ida; Up to $4 Million Will be Available to Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Homeowners

By Patrick Herron

Published October 19, 2021 at 3:09PM

Per the State of Maryland:

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan today announced approval of a U.S. Small Business Administration disaster declaration for areas affected by Tropical Depression Ida.

Montgomery County Councilmember Sidney Katz and Vice President Gabe Albornoz Introduce Legislation to Establish Registration and Operating Requirements for Low-Speed Electric Scooters

By Patrick Herron

Published October 19, 2021 at 2:58PM

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Council Vice President Albornoz and Councilmember Navarro to Introduce Small Business Matching Grant Program for Child Care

By Patrick Herron

Published October 19, 2021 at 8:37AM

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Montgomery County Accepting Applications Through Nov. 19 to Operate New HD Cable Channel

By Patrick Herron

Published October 18, 2021 at 7:26PM

For Immediate Release: Monday, October 18, 2021

Council to Receive a Briefing on State Police Reform Legislation, Introduce Multiple Bills and Zoning Measures and Hold a Public Hearing on Proposed COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for County Employees at Virtual Meeting on Oct. 19 at 9 a.m.

By Patrick Herron

Published October 18, 2021 at 7:04PM

For Immediate Release: Monday, October 18, 2021

Colin Powell Has Passed Away at Age 84 Due to Complications From COVID-19

By Patrick Herron

Published October 18, 2021 at 5:17PM

Colin Powell passed away today, October 18, at Walter Reed Medical Center in Bethesda at the age of 84.

Powell, a four-star general, was chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 1989-1993 and served as the Secretary of State from 2001-2005 under President George W. Bush.

Where to Play Pickleball in MoCo (and Courts Coming Soon)

By MCS Staff

Published October 18, 2021 at 4:34PM | Updated October 18, 2021 at 5:06PM

Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports both in Montgomery County, and nationally. Pickleball is a fun, fast-paced, but low-impact sport that is a combination of several classic games – badminton, tennis, and table tennis.

It’s played on either a shared court with tennis (players use existing net or bring their own net) or a dedicated court with a tennis-like net that is 34 inches high. The sport uses paddles slightly larger than ping pong, and a plastic whiffle ball.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day This Saturday

By Patrick Herron

Published October 18, 2021 at 4:24PM

This Saturday, October 23 is National Prescription Take Back Day and residents can take their unwanted prescription drugs to several local drop off spots. More at takebackday.dea.gov

Per MCPD:

Montgomery County Council Committees Hold Virtual Meetings Starting at 9:30 a.m Today

By Patrick Herron

Published October 18, 2021 at 7:48AM

For Immediate Release: Friday, October 15, 2021