Gas prices are approaching levels not seen since 2008. Inflation has contributed largely to this. And now, a threat of a Russian invasion of Ukraine may push prices higher.
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Homeless Americans are missing out on Biden’s COVID-19 test kits
With Biden’s COVID-19 test kits arriving to millions of American homes, an estimated 580,466 homeless people did not qualify because of the lack of stable housing. The Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless fights to “end homelessness in Montgomery County by building a community where everyone has a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home.” The Coalition hosts weekly COVID-19 test sites every Tuesday and Friday through their partnership with Montgomery County, which provides hundreds of rapid test kits.
Diversity among Big Ten head coaches
Head Coaches Mike Locksley and Marisa Moseley reflect on their experiences as Black head coaches in the Big Ten, and Commissioner Kevin Warren shares his insight on how he feels the conference is faring in its diversity numbers.
‘Streeteries’ in Montgomery County will remain at least through March
Bethesda, MD- Montgomery County’s shared street initiative will continue to offer spaces for residents to dine and bike outdoors at least through the spring. County officials say this extension is crucial in offering residents an opportunity to come together in…
Montgomery county business managers conflicted as the mask mandate lift is extended
Rockville, MD – Montgomery county extended the lift of its indoor mask mandate but the decision might be temporary. The uncertainty has caused some confusion and concern, especially among people who have businesses to run. The mandate might be reinstated…
Sugar skulls, pictures and orange flowers: Mexican Catholics celebrate Day of the Dead
Baltimore-To commemorate Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead, Mexican Catholics display colorful altars to celebrate the lives of their loved ones. This tradition is celebrated primarily in Mexico, but it has extended to various parts across the…
Victory for tenants: Montgomery County Council passes rent stabilization bill
Rockville, MD- The Montgomery County Council unanimously passes Bill 30-21 which aims to help struggling tenants from losing their homes. The bill limits rent increases and prohibits landlords from charging late fees for the next six months. Local advocates say…
Spacecraft Lucy launches to space on a mission to discover
Greenbelt, MD – Lucy is a first-of-its-kind mission for NASA that will explore Jupiter’s Trojan asteroids to learn more about how our solar system came to exist. Lead by Greenbelt’s own NASA Goddard, Lucy is expected to travel 4 billion…
D.C. Council introduces a bill that would require all eligible students to be vaccinated
Washington – A new bill in the D.C. Council would require all students eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine to be fully vaccinated by December 15. The bill was introduced on October 4 and would apply to all students in public,…
Activists call for change in how police respond to mental health crisis incidents in Montgomery County
Gaithersburg, MD- The Silver Spring Justice Coalition and the family of Ryan Leroux are demanding for change in how police respond to mental health crisis incidents. Leroux was shot and killed in July by Montgomery County Police officers after they…