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County Cable Montgomery @countycablemoco.bsky.social · 21h

📣 Join the Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice this weekend!

🗓️ Sat, Oct 25 | ⏰ 10a.m.-2p.m.
📍Mid-County Regional Service Center

✅ Expert panels
✅ Breakout sessions
✅ Health screenings & more!

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County Cable Montgomery @countycablemoco.bsky.social · 21h

Council member @evanmglass.bsky.social, council member Sidney Katz, and other community leaders introduced the HERO Act—a vital piece of legislation that reaffirms our commitment to those who serve our communities.

📰 Read more about the HERO Act here:
www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/.../Press_De....

County Cable Montgomery @countycablemoco.bsky.social · 1d

#midweekmotivation #beintheknow #mocomd #montgomerycountymd

County Cable Montgomery @countycablemoco.bsky.social · 1d

📣 Calling all students!

Join the Montgomery County Council for the annual Youth Town Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 7 PM at the Council Office Building in Rockville.

🗓️ Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 7 PM
✅ Open to all students
📍 100 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD

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The MoCoShow & MoCoSnow @themocoshow.bsky.social · 1d

Takoma Park’s Monster Bash Returns October 25 with Parade, Live Music, and Trunk-or-Treat Fun

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Takoma Park’s Monster Bash Returns October 25 with Parade, Live Music, and Trunk-or-Treat Fun - The MoCo Show

The City of Takoma Park will host its annual Monster Bash on Saturday, October 25, from 1pm to approximately 4pm. The free community event, organized by the Takoma Park Recreation […]

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Montgomery Community Media @mymcmedia.bsky.social · 1d

“I’m also proud that I’ll be able to continue in the public service realm, once I made the difficult decision not to run for re-election.” https://bit.ly/49ekcs8

Albornoz Plans to Return to Role as Recreation Director

Councilmember Gabe Albornoz, who recently announced he will step down from the council Dec. 1, has now been nominated to become director of the Montgomery County Department of Recreation—the position he held from 2007 to 2018 before being elected to the...

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Montgomery Community Media @mymcmedia.bsky.social · 3d

It’s Monday, Oct. 20, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. https://bit.ly/4qpcEsU

5 Things to Know Today, Oct. 20, In Montgomery County

Here are five things to know in Montgomery County.

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Kate Stewart (she, her) @cmkatestewart.bsky.social · 2d

Happy Diwali to everyone celebrating today! May the festival of light bring you joy and peace to you and your loved ones.

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County Cable Montgomery @countycablemoco.bsky.social · 2d

✨ Community Media Day is an annual event that celebrates and brings awareness to the importance of free speech and accessible media for the millions of citizen journalists who tell their beautifully unique stories every year.

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County Cable Montgomery @countycablemoco.bsky.social · 6d

Save a life and join Montgomery County Police Department for a free Narcan training on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, from 6–7 p.m. at 100 Edison Park Dr., Gaithersburg.

Participants will learn how to recognize an opioid overdose, administer Narcan, and understand Maryland’s Good Samaritan Law.

County Cable Montgomery @countycablemoco.bsky.social · 6d

Looking for a spellbinding way to celebrate Halloween? 🧙‍♀️✨

Join the Witchy Paddle – Acoustics & Ales Edition at Black Hill Regional Park on Oct. 25! Paddle in costume, enjoy live music, local brews, s’mores, and spooky lake views. 🌅🎶🍻

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Witchy Paddle - Acoustics and Ales Edition - Montgomery Parks

Calling all witches! Pack your potions and dust off your brooms! This Halloween season, two fan-favorite events are brewing into one unforgettable evening! Witchy Paddle is teaming up with Acoustics a...

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County Cable Montgomery @countycablemoco.bsky.social · 6d

⚕️ Health literacy ensures people can be familiar with medical terms, evaluate risks to their health, and be informed about voting on issues that affect their community’s health. MD has a center for health literacy, which can be found here: tinyurl.com/y83ez8pe

County Cable Montgomery @countycablemoco.bsky.social · 6d

October is Domestic Violence Month💜. The DVCC created posters to be posted at area Montgomery County Metro stations. This year we are focusing on Bystander Intervention. If we see our poster at your local metro start take a photo and tag us! Spread the word on how to help victim of DV. #dvam2025💜

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Montgomery County, MD Government @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social · 7d

📢 ICYMI: Last week, we opened the Mobilize Montgomery Federal Workforce Career Center. The first-of-its-kind in the nation, to help laid-off federal workers & contractors with personalized career services & support.

🔗 https://www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgportalapps/Press_Detail.aspx?Item_ID=47738

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Montgomery County, MD Government @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social · 6d

We know it’s so next season, but you can start planning now! 🎟️✨

Tickets are on sale for Garden of Lights at Brookside Gardens, returning Nov. 21–Jan. 4. Stroll through more than 1 million twinkling lights in this beloved winter tradition!

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Graphic for Montgomery Parks’ Garden of Lights at Brookside Gardens. The words “Montgomery Parks Garden of Lights at Brookside Gardens” appear in white text against a dark background. Below, colorful glowing light displays shaped like plants and arches illuminate the night in green, blue, purple, and orange

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 12d

🎃Mark Your Calendars🎃
You won't want to miss these👻spooky👻events coming up at the end of #October! @mcpllibraries.bsky.social Natali Fani-González Marilyn Balcombe #Rockville411 #ridetheflash Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation - Ride On Montgomery County, MD Government

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County Cable Montgomery @countycablemoco.bsky.social · 7d

Meet Ricardo Álvarez-Rivas, Librarian with Montgomery County Public Libraries. 📚 Originally from Caracas, Venezuela, Ricardo
takes pride in mentoring others and connecting residents to the many resources libraries offer: from language learning to community events.

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County Cable Montgomery @countycablemoco.bsky.social · 7d

The Mobilize Montgomery Federal Workforce Career Center is now open!

The Federal Workforce Career Center is another resource available to the thousands of Montgomery County residents whose lives have been upended by the current federal administration.

County Cable Montgomery @countycablemoco.bsky.social · 7d

#midweekmotivation #beintheknow #mocomd #montgomerycountymd

County Cable Montgomery @countycablemoco.bsky.social · 7d

Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles, Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe & Council President Kate Stewart joined the council
to present a proclamation for #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth this October.

We honor all impacted & commit to expanding access to care & promoting early detection.🎗

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Montgomery County, MD Government @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social · 7d

🎥 Today at 12:30 p.m.: County Executive Marc Elrich will hold his weekly media briefing focused on potential federal HUD cuts that could reduce shelter capacity for unhoused residents and weaken Fair Housing Act enforcement.

🔗https://ow.ly/H7hF50XbNbN

Graphic promoting Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich’s weekly media briefing. On the left, Marc Elrich is shown smiling in a suit and tie. On the right, text reads: “Weekly Media Briefing with Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and other County officials,” above the logos for Montgomery County, Maryland, and County Cable Montgomery (CCM).

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County Cable Montgomery @countycablemoco.bsky.social · 8d

New hiring preference for displaced federal workers applying to Montgomery County jobs is now in effect. @willjawando.bsky.social proud to have authored this legislation to support our federal worker neighbors during this uncertain time.

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County Cable Montgomery @countycablemoco.bsky.social · 8d

Start your journey towards healing and recovery during National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month. Free and confidential mental health screening is available at: screening.mhanational.org/screening-to...

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Montgomery County, MD Government @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social · 8d

Tune in today at 2 p.m.! 🎙️

@mcgexec.bsky.social Marc Elrich joins Lorna Virgili on Montgomery al Día, the County’s award-winning Spanish-language radio show.

📻 Live on Radio America 900AM
📱 Watch live on Facebook: facebook.com/MontgomeryCountyEnEspanol

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Montgomery Community Media @mymcmedia.bsky.social · 9d

WATCH: Montgomery County cut the ribbon on a first of its kind Federal Worker Career Center Thursday in Wheaton. https://bit.ly/3J1QKLp

First of Its Kind Federal Workforce Career Center Opens in Wheaton

A first of its kind Federal Worker Career Center opens in Wheaton

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