COVID-19 Updates Vaccine and Booster Information View All Media Advisories View All Speeches & Testimony Sign up for a newsletter or update your subscription preferences Please email if you would like to be allow listed Colombian cafe La Poteria Local has become a beloved addition to the Montgomery Village community effectively filling a void for a local coffee shop with a welcoming atmosphere (a few photos available below) next door to where Einstein Bros operated for many years La Poteria has quickly established itself as a go-to spot for Colombian street food and coffee which opened a store in the shopping center in the summer of 2022 La Poteria has carved out its own niche and is also available in its mobile form at the Clarksburg Outlets A standout item is their unique take on waffles the “Pan-De-Waffles,” which are made with cassava flour and cheese These come in both savory and sweet options such as the “Pan De Waffle Sanguchito” with ham or the “Pan De Waffle Con Berries” topped with strawberries La Poteria boasts a delightful selection of beverages Their coffee menu features traditional “Farmers Coffee” infused with cinnamon alongside classic espresso drinks like lattes and cappuccinos They also offer refreshing “Jugos – Batidos,” which are 12-ounce smoothies with various fruit combinations For a taste of traditional Colombian snacks customers can indulge in “Buñuelos,” cheesy dough fritters and “Palitos De Queso,” air-fried breaded cheese sticks served with pineapple sauce They even serve the popular Colombian-style hot dog the “Perro Caliente,” loaded with toppings like raw onions The positive reception from the local community is evident in La Poteria’s consistently high ratings across online platforms the cafe boasts a rating of 4.8 stars with over 375 reviews La Poteria has garnered enthusiastic reviews on Yelp with a 4.8 star rating on more than 150 reviews La Poteria was even recognized by Yelp MD Burbs as one of the “Top 25 Places to Eat in MD Burbs” in October 2023 The Montgomery County road bond went before voters May 3 seeking $480 million for projects affecting area roadways Vanessa began working in community journalism in her home state of New Jersey after receiving an English degree from Drew University She joined Community Impact in 2016 as a reporter for the Spring-Klein edition and became editor of that paper in March 2017 and editor of The Woodlands edition in January 2019 She received a master's degree in English in 2024 Dear Reader,Unfortunately our comment platform isn\'t available at the moment due to issues with our paywall and authentication vendor The new sandwich and salad shop in Montgomery Village will be the first Sonoma County location for the fast-casual restaurant chain Fast-casual restaurant Mendocino Farms will have its grand opening on May 13 in Santa Rosa’s Montgomery Village, according to its website. Originally started in 2005, Mendocino Farms now has over 60 locations in California, although this will be the chain’s first location in Sonoma County. The restaurant is known for its salads, sandwiches and soups. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Montgomery Village (@montgomeryvillageca) Montgomery Village first announced the restaurant was joining the center in August the shopping center announced skin care bar FACE FOUNDRIÉ and luxury makeup retailer Bluemercury were also coming to the center Several other new businesses are also occupying spots near Mendocino Farms, such as ice cream shop Salt & Straw and Blue Bottle Coffee café Across from the restaurant, women’s clothing brand Anthropologie will open in the former Talbots location Dates for those openings have not been released yet You can reach Staff Writer Melanie Nguyen at 707-521-5457 or melanie.nguyen@pressdemocrat.com This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page (7News) — A former Senior Budget Analyst has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $650,000 from the U.S according to United States Department of Justice officials has pleaded guilty to embezzling the funds over a two-year period admitted to abusing her signature authority over a State Department checking account between March 2022 and April 2024 While working as a Senior Budget Analyst in the State Department’s Office of the Chief of Protocol she issued 60 checks payable to herself and three checks to another individual with whom she had a personal relationship Ferrer used a common QuickBooks account at the State Department She entered her name as the payee on checks in QuickBooks and then changed the listed payee to an actual State Department vendor This manipulation meant that anyone viewing the QuickBooks entries would not see Ferrer’s name as the payee unless they accessed an audit trail SEE ALSO | DC residents against RFK stadium proposal advocate for community-focused development Cooper accepted Ferrer’s guilty plea to theft of government property and set a sentencing date for September 18 Ferrer faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison Ferrer agreed to pay $657,347.50 in restitution to the U.S government and is liable for a forfeiture money judgment in the same amount The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has arrested a second suspect in the Montgomery Village homicide case after he voluntarily surrendered and was served with a first-degree murder charge Hungerford was taken to the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit where he was served with an arrest warrant Five candidates are running for two positions on Montgomery ISD's board of trustees Lizzy serves as editor for the Conroe/Montgomery and Tomball/Magnolia editions of Community Impact Montgomery and Tomball prior to becoming editor The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has arrested a Montgomery Village man while another remains at large in connection with an April 26 homicide on Brookridge Court with both suspects charged with first-degree murder and armed robbery “A Montgomery Village man has been arrested in connection with an April 26 homicide that occurred on Brookridge Court Detectives are now asking for the public’s assistance in locating 19-year-old Jorden Nylen Hungerford who remains at large and is wanted in connection with this homicide 20-year-old Demari Howard Brown was arrested by Montgomery County Task Force Officers Assigned to the US Marshals Fugitive Task Force Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division identified Brown and Hungerford as suspects in the shooting death of 20-year-old Henry Krishawn Gilbert of Montgomery Village Based on evidence linking Brown and Hungerford to the death of Gilbert detectives requested and obtained an arrest warrant on Wednesday charging both suspects with first-degree murder and armed robbery Brown has been transported to the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit Anyone with information regarding the location of Hungerford is asked to call the police non-emergency number at 301-279-8000 or contact Crime Solvers of Montgomery County. Tips can be submitted anonymously at www.crimesolversmcmd.org by clicking the “Submit a Tip” link Tips leading to an arrest may be eligible for a reward ranging from $250 to $10,000.” voters must vote at their designated voting precincts The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is investigating the April 26 homicide of 20-year-old Henry Krishawn Gilbert of Clarksburg, who was found shot inside a vehicle that had crashed into a townhouse on Brookridge Court in Montgomery Village. The incident was initially reported as a collision before being ruled a homicide. 6th District officers responded to the location for the report of a vehicle that crashed into a townhouse officers located Gilbert in the driver’s seat with an apparent gunshot wound The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore conducted an autopsy and ruled the death a homicide This is an active and ongoing investigation Detectives are urging anyone with information regarding this case to contact Crime Solvers of Montgomery County Tips can be submitted anonymously at www.crimesolversmcmd.org by clicking the “Submit a Tip” link Anthropologie joins swimsuit apparel store Everything But Water at the outdoor mall The stores are the two companies’ first to open in Sonoma County Lea el artículo es español aquí. Popular women’s clothing store Anthropologie is scheduled to open in Montgomery Village later this year its pending arrival noted by a sign in its storefront “We’re excited to welcome Anthropologie and Beach by Everything but Water to The Village,” said Kris Miller referring to the swimsuit apparel store that’s also coming "This will be the first Sonoma County location for both brands so we're delighted to continue bringing new and exciting offerings to our community.” Anthropologie will occupy the former spot filled by Talbots, which closed suddenly last month Its parent company URBN also owns Free People and FP Movement, which opened a location in Montgomery Village in January URBN did not immediately respond to a request for comment The sign in the window said to look for a Fall 2025 opening Other places to shop and eat that are also due to open this year include fast-causal restaurant Mendocino Farms which a mall spokesperson said is scheduled to open in mid-May In addition to Mendocino Farms Portland-based ice cream shop Salt & Straw and Blue Bottle Coffee will be setting up business at the mall Swimwear company Everything but Water will open its store "We are thrilled to offer our beautiful assortment of swimwear and resortwear to the vibrant community of Santa Rosa,” a spokesperson said in an email to The Press Democrat Meantime, construction continues on the site of the former Cattlemens restaurant The spokesperson for the shopping center confirmed that five businesses facial spa FACE FOUNDRIÉ and luxury makeup company Bluemercury Sephora is expected to open where construction in front of Crepevine is underway the mall also announced the upcoming arrival of salads and grain bowls restaurant Sweetgreens but an exact location and opening date has not been announced MONTGOMERY VILLAGE, MD — A man is in custody and another remains at large following a fatal shooting that took place on Brookridge Court in Montgomery Village on Saturday Demari Howard Brown, 20, was arrested Thursday, May 1, by Montgomery County Task Force Officers working alongside the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force. He has been charged with first-degree murder and armed robbery in the death of 20-year-old Henry Krishawn Gilbert who was also a resident of Montgomery Village Detectives with the Montgomery County Police Department’s Major Crimes Division have also identified 19-year-old Jorden Nylen Hungerford as a second suspect in the case Hungerford is currently wanted and remains at large charges both men in connection with Gilbert’s death Details about the motive have not yet been released though investigators say physical evidence ties both suspects to the crime scene Brown is being held at the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit as he awaits a bond hearing © 2008-2025 - Shore News Media & Marketing Ltd The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) unveiled the finalists for the 2025 RAMMYS Awards & Gala last month during a reception that brought together local chefs, restaurateurs, and industry leaders. San Pancho was a finalist for “New Restaurant of the Year.” In order to be eligible for the award, a restaurant “must have opened between January 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024, and already distinguishes itself as a pacesetter in food, beverage and hospitality. The nominee must be a current member of RAMW.” San Pancho was the only Montgomery County restaurant nominated for the award. Voting takes place here The couple who opened San Pancho also own nearby Cielo Rojo They first crossed paths in 2012 at a Mexican restaurant in San Francisco’s vibrant Mission District where they developed a passion for the region’s iconic “Mission style” burritos they founded San Pancho with the tagline “Born in La Mission,” aiming to deliver authentic burritos crafted from premium ingredients San Pancho seeks to transport San Francisco transplants and food enthusiasts alike to a little corner of the bay right in their own neighborhood A post shared by Mr. MoCo • Alex Tsironis (@mrmoco301) Montgomery County County Councill will meet on Monday May 5 Council to review County revenues and expenditures and begin examining the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget Full agenda below courtesy Montgomery County government: “Per Montgomery County: The Montgomery County Council will meet on Monday to receive an overview of County government revenues and expenditures The Council also will begin its review of Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Operating Budgets Status report: The Council will receive an overview of County government revenues and expenditures The staff report with details about the presentation will be available by Monday The Council will review the following FY26 Operating Budget items: The Montgomery County Department of Transportation celebrated the 50th anniversary of its Ride On bus system with local and federal officials highlighting the service’s role in connecting communities and advancing future transit plans like Bus Rapid Transit Per MCDOT: “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich other Councilmembers and Federal and State officials celebrated the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) Ride On bus system’s 50th Anniversary today in Wheaton Speakers also included Maryland Senator Jeff Waldstreicher Maryland Department of Transportation Assistant Secretary Joe McAndrew Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Chief Transportation Officer Leroy Jones who has been with Ride On for 46 years and lifelong Ride On bus rider Susanne Brunheart-Wiggins ”Ride On has helped people get where they need to go for 50 years,” said County Executive Elrich “Ride On has evolved into one of our nation’s largest bus systems and an essential transit system for thousands of County residents commuters and visitors who count on this service  I appreciate the operators and staff who show up every day to keep it running I wish MCDOT and Ride On a happy 50th anniversary and I look forward to the future as we build and integrate Bus Rapid Transit into our service offerings.” historical photos of Ride On buses and the artwork from a middle school art contest The contest received 96 student submissions with 24 students from Herbert Hoover Middle School contributing 25% of the total entries Winners of the contest were announced during the celebration: In addition to the standard Ride On bus service operating throughout the County public transit has the power to create possibility and progress,” said Montgomery County Council President Stewart “Ride On gives individuals the opportunity to move about the County for work Every trip on public transportation also means one less car on the road and a better environment for all Congratulations to the first 50 years of Ride- n and cheers to continued investments in public transportation.” The Council Transportation and Environment Committee Chair acknowledged the County’s public transportation equity impacts “Public transit is the great equalizer,” said Councilmember Glass Ride On has enabled families to thrive by providing equal access to jobs Our bus network has been a cornerstone of progress in Montgomery County and will continue helping uplift and shape our community.” For information on MCDOT programs and services Facebook and subscribe to MCDOT’s “Go Montgomery!” newsletter This morning we celebrated 50 years of @mcdotnow‘s Ride On! Starting from 20 converted bread trucks to nearly 200 buses serving 18 million riders a year. Public transit builds opportunity, strengthens communities and drives our future. Here’s to the next 50. pic.twitter.com/h1tpD9rKMU — Montgomery County, MD – County Exec Marc Elrich (@MontCoExec) May 2, 2025 The last day Talbots will be open is Saturday construction continues on a new fast casual restaurant Popular women’s clothing store Talbots is closing this weekend according to a sign inside their store at Santa Rosa’s Montgomery Village the window displays were down and a sign at the front of the store said they would close Saturday The sign encouraged shoppers to visit their Walnut Creek store There was a closer Talbots in Corte Madera but it recently closed "Talbots has been a wonderful part of the Montgomery Village community for many years While we’ve worked diligently to explore options for the brand to stay Talbots has made the difficult decision to close this location,” said Kris Miller “We’ve had a great partnership throughout their tenure here and we wish them the very best." Ann Taylor and LOFT came together to form The Knitwell Group in 2023 White House Black Market and Soma to its portfolio all of which have a location in Montgomery Village Knitwell did not immediately respond to the Press Democrat’s request to comment Talbots joins other store closures at the outdoor mall, including Amour Vert, Dandelion and Penzeys Spices Rust boutique also closed its location next to Dandelion but the owner said it was meant to be a pop-up shop and still has her boutique in Sebastopol Next to Talbots, construction continues for the new Mendocino Farms The restaurant is expected to open this spring Ice cream shop Salt & Straw and café Blue Bottle Coffee will be located behind the Mendocino Farms spot Blue Bottle would be the second coffee shop in the center along with locally owned Avid Coffee Salt & Straw and Blue Bottle were announced by the shopping center last month along with a grains and salads bowl restaurant Although it has not been announced when these stores will open a sign outside the ice cream shop said they have started hiring and encourage applicants to “explore career opportunities for the holidays and beyond.” Construction in front of Crepevine and neighboring shops also continued Wednesday Jill store has moved to where Penzeys Spices shop used to be Jill’s former location indicated a Sephora beauty store was coming which Miller confirmed late Thursday in an email statement: "We are thrilled to share that Sephora will be opening at Montgomery Village As a leading beauty and cosmetics retailer Sephora’s diverse range of high-quality products and expert services will be a fantastic addition to The Village We look forward to sharing more details about this coveted brand soon!“ had already announced it was coming to the center this year The old Cattleman’s location is also under construction The shopping center has not confirmed what will occupy that space Other shops coming to the center include Fieldwork Brewery Sprinkles cupcakes and athletic clothing company Vuori Opening dates for these stores have not been released yet 1 p.m.): This story has been updated to include that the Talbots in Corte Madera has recently closed This story has also been updated to including information about Talbots’ parent company The soda shop offers a wide variety of soda creations with classic soda options including Dr Angela joined Community Impact as a reporter covering education in Montgomery County in April 2024 after working as a journalist in Central Texas Angela worked as part of a digital and social media team at a news station in Waco watching reality TV and going to the library A Santa Rosa family of four was temporarily displaced after their home near Montgomery Village caught fire Thursday night A Santa Rosa family was forced out of their home Thursday night after a fire near Montgomery Village filled the house with smoke where they found smoke coming from the attic Crews put out the fire in about 20 minutes It appeared to have started in the garage and spread to the attic The family was temporarily displaced because of the smoke damage The cause of the fire is still under investigation You can reach Staff Writer Alana Minkler at 707-526-8531 or alana.minkler@pressdemocrat.com. On X (Twitter,) @alana_minkler Less than 1% of registered voters in Montgomery County cast their ballots between April 22-26 (7News) — A fire tore through a row of townhouses in Montgomery Village Crews with the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) arrived at the 10200 block of Cove Ledge Court around 3:50 a.m and found heavy fire coming from the rear of the structure according to MCFRS spokesperson Pete Piringer Piringer said firefighters conducted an interior search under heavy fire conditions after at least one person was unaccounted for Several other occupants were assisted out of the building adding that smoke alarms alerted sleeping residents and buses were called to provide shelter for displaced residents SEE ALSO | Maryland lawmakers grapple over new business tax as deficit increases to $3.3 billion to serve as temporary shelter as the fire was brought under control Piringer said all residents eventually made it out of the townhomes without any injuries The cause of the blaze was ruled accidental, Piringer posted to X He added that the damages are over $600,000 Montgomery Village announced the new shops will open this year including Blue Bottle Coffee and Salt & Straw ice cream Montgomery Village shopping center is getting an ice cream shop and another coffee shop “We’re thrilled to introduce fresh concepts The Village has never had before and much more,” said general manager Kris Miller in a Thursday news release The three new businesses are Blue Bottle Coffee The businesses will join the 50-some shops in the center Blue Bottle Coffee has over 100 cafes in the United States and Asia — including several locations in San Francisco and the East Bay This would be its first cafe in the North Bay Similarly, Portland-based Salt & Straw will open its first Sonoma County location. Last year, it collaborated with Russian River Brewing Co. to offer pairings such as ice cream made with Manchego cheese and sour cherry marmalade Sweetgreen offers salads and grain bowls there are over 200 locations nationally with a dozen more openings planned In January, The Press Democrat reported several businesses were earmarked for Montgomery Village including Fieldwork Brewery and the clothing stores Vuori and FP Movement Berkeley based Fieldwork Brewery will also open its first Sonoma County spot near SEA Thai Bistro “We can’t wait to open our very first Sonoma County location in the heart of Santa Rosa,” said Emily Wisecarver the Northern California director at Sprinkles “We’re excited to bring a little extra sweetness to this wonderful community with our signature desserts.” A sign for Vuori was spotted where Sole Desire used to be This would be the third athletic clothing company at the open air shopping mall — the other two are Lululemon and FP Movement is an athletic wear brand connected to clothing company Free People Last August Montgomery Village announced it would open three shops by the end of this year including luxury makeup store Bluemercury The announcement did not say when specific businesses will begin welcoming customers but a spokesperson for the shopping center confirmed all 11 are expected to open this year They did not comment on the ratio of occupied or vacant storefronts The release also mentioned the completion of a covered pathway connecting the center’s north and south ends there are still construction projects underway — including a fenced-off section where Cattlemen’s used to be It’s unclear what will happen to that space Get important news about your town as it happens Get the top stories from across our network Are you sure you want to unsubscribe from daily updates One man is behind bars and another is on the run after a Maryland driver was shot and crashed into a townhouse earlier this week Jorden Hungerford (left) and Demari Howard Brown Demari Howard Brown, 20, of Montgomery Village, was arrested Thursday, May 1 by the US Marshals Fugitive Task Force, days after Henry Krishawn Gilbert was found shot behind the wheel of a wrecked car on Brookridge Court Gilbert’s car slammed into a townhouse just before 6 p.m The Montgomery Village resident was rushed to the hospital Detectives have also identified Jorden Nylen Hungerford He remains at large and is wanted for first-degree murder and armed robbery “Based on evidence linking Brown and Hungerford to the death of Gilbert detectives requested and obtained an arrest warrant… charging both suspects with first-degree murder and armed robbery,” Montgomery County Police said Friday Brown is being held at the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit Anyone with information regarding Hungerford's whereabouts can contact investigators by calling (301) 279-8000 Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group The Townsen Boulevard extension project would provide an access point to Rayford Road and the Grand Parkway as a new 5,500-acre development is in the works Jessica joined Community Impact in 2022 as a reporter covering The Woodlands greater area She now covers countywide government issues for Montgomery County as well as the cities of Humble she has previously worked for two local papers covering city and county government Jessica can be found crafting and caring for her cat The “Living Jewish” book was never out of reach for Addison Steinberg who studied it daily not only in Hebrew school her mom’s car and her Montgomery Village home The past six months of reading, rigorously highlighting and jotting down notecards all paid off — the 12-year-old was crowned an “ultimate champion” at the 2025 JewQ International Torah Championship on March 30 Addison was among 63 finalists from 26 countries in the international competition highlighting Jewish knowledge and identity She competed against more than 4,000 other Jewish children across 250 communities in regional competitions emerging as one of two top sixth grade scholars really proud of myself,” Addison told Washington Jewish Week JewQ ultimate champions are determined by a written test completed prior to the event based on their respective grade level’s “Living Jewish” book Addison tied with fellow sixth grader Jack Starr She had competed in the previous year’s championship where she was inspired by a “kind and confident” girl who won first place for seventh grade so I’ll study and do … everything that it takes to get up to it,’” Addison said the executive director of Chabad Headquarters announced the highest scorers of the written test which Addison had worked on for an hour in her mom’s home office on March 16 The highest scorers in grades three through seven earned medals Jill Steinberg made her way to the front of the audience in time to see Addison earn a gold medal for scoring 95% or higher Then she saw her win an ultimate champion title ‘Let’s give a big mazel tov to Addison Steinberg!’” Jill Steinberg said Addison stood on stage with the other winners I was just so proud of myself and everyone [who had] helped me get to that moment,” Addison recalled who attends Forest Oak Middle School in Gaithersburg began learning at Chabad Hebrew School of the Arts in Olney two years ago under the guidance of Rabbi Bentzy and Devorah Stolik noticed Addison’s enthusiasm for learning on her first day: “I’ve always seen her as a girl who’s curious and ready to learn.” and Morah Devorah expects every student to take the four written tests throughout the academic year to demonstrate their understanding of a variety of Jewish topics: basic prayers “What it did for our students is it created this ownership of information,” Devorah Stolik said noting that her students attend public schools and may not have as much opportunity to connect with Jewish knowledge on a day-to-day basis Rabbi Stolik said studying this content is empowering for Jewish students because it ties them to tradition and their religious identity Pride in one’s Judaism is as important as ever amid today’s resurgence of antisemitism in the backdrop of what’s going on in 2025 is that kids are raised to a place where it all clicks,” Rabbi Stolik said “Judaism is not only something that they’ve heard about secondhand but they own it to the degree that none of this other stuff Winning an international Jewish championship title is especially meaningful to Addison as someone who has experienced antisemitic comments from a middle school classmate “It’s been really hard,” Addison said of this ignorance She hasn’t stopped wearing her Star of David or let the comments get to her but it doesn’t reduce a person from reaching their dreams,” Jill Steinberg said “[Addison] had a goal and a drive,” Devorah Stolik said “People are complimenting me or Rabbi [Stolik] She’s an exceptional girl who wanted this.” Jill Steinberg reminded Addison of how far she’d come since last year you have to understand that there were little girls watching you ‘I want to be like her,’” Jill Steinberg said “‘You’re a role model for other people to prove to them that if you have dreams and goals [email protected] and website in this browser for the next time I comment Montgomery County’s Asian American Health Initiative and Office of Community Partnerships will host the fourth annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration on Sunday at Seneca Valley High School in Germantown The event will feature cultural performances and family-friendly activities to honor AAPI contributions and address ongoing inequities Per the news release: “The Montgomery County Asian American Health Initiative (AAHI) and the County’s Office of Community Partnerships (OCP) will host the fourth annual Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month celebration from 11 a.m.-4 p.m family-friendly event is open to the public This celebration coincides with National AAPI Heritage Month, which recognizes the history, culture and contributions of AAPI communities across the United States. According to U.S. Census Bureau data, 16% of Montgomery County residents identify as Asian and an additional 0.1% identify as Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander “This celebration is important because it recognizes the many ways that our Asian American and Pacific Islander communities have shaped Montgomery County—through culture public service and everyday contributions that often go unrecognized,” said Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich we also have to be honest about the inequities that persist including disparities in health care access language services and economic opportunity That’s why we support the work of the Asian American Health Initiative and our community partners—because we want a County that doesn’t just celebrate diversity once a year but works every day to make equity real.” The event will feature a variety of activities for all ages the event is being planned in collaboration with a wide range of community partners More information about the event can be found on the AAHI website OCP strengthens relationships between the Montgomery County Government and the residents it serves, with a special focus on underserved and emerging communities and neighbors in need. For more information, visit the OCP website part of the County’s Department of Health and Human Services works to improve the health and wellness of AAPI residents by applying equity community engagement and data-driven approaches Sign up for a newsletter or update your subscription preferences.