Josiah Henson Museum Spotlights the Real ‘Uncle Tom’
One of the most iconic American novels is said to have been inspired by a man who was once enslaved in Montgomery County. Josiah Henson is the inspiration behind Harriet… Read More
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Caroline Freeland Urban Park Reopens in Bethesda
Caroline Freeland Urban Park in Bethesda reopened with renovations over the weekend. According to Montgomery Parks, the $3.3 million renovation includes a new playground, seating areas and accessible paths. MCM… Read More
Stonehedge Park Set to Remodel Fall 2024
Stonehedge Park in White Oak is facing remodeling plans. Construction is set to begin in fall 2024. Montgomery Parks is asking county residents to complete a survey stating which remodel… Read More
1960 Protesters, Freedom Riders to Join Juneteenth Celebration at Glen Echo Park
As part of a Juneteenth celebration at Glen Echo Park this coming Sunday, protestors who helped integrate the former Glen Echo Amusement Park in 1960 and some who became Freedom… Read More
Concept Plan for South Silver Spring Park Revealed
A concept plan for the new South Silver Spring Park includes amenities like a dog run, bocce court, stage, playgrounds and games. Montgomery Parks unveiled the plan for the park… Read More
Local Parks Host Return of ‘Movies in the Parks’
“Movies in the Parks” makes a comeback this summer. Here’s the schedule: “Remember the Titans” – Jesup Blair Local Park, July 23, at 8 p.m. on the sports field behind… Read More
Montgomery Parks Adds Selfie Stands Throughout the County
In celebration of National Selfie Day on Monday, Montgomery Parks announced the installation of 16 new selfie stands at 13 scenic park locations. The wooden stands have two different ledges… Read More
Museum Honors Josiah Henson who Escaped Slavery in Montgomery County
The Josiah Henson Museum and Park opened April 23. It walks you through the life of Henson on the North Bethesda property where he was enslaved. Born into slavery in… Read More
Videos Show Woman in Takoma Park Defacing Artwork Featuring Black Woman
Last Thursday, two videos spread on Twitter that appear to show a woman defacing artwork featuring a Black woman off of a table at Takoma Urban Park. The level of… Read More
Park Trail Named After Confederate General Jeb Stuart Renamed
About six months ago, the Montgomery County Council requested a review to find all county streets and facilities named after Confederates, so they can ultimately be renamed. On June 15,… Read More
Despite Concerns, Alcohol Allowance in Parks Has Led to No Negative Incidents
There have been no issues with Montgomery County’s initiative allowing alcohol in certain parts of nine parks, according to the county parks director. “We got quite a bit of public… Read More
Detectives Release Photos of Suspicious Items Dug Up in Silver Spring Park
Cold Case Unit detectives from Montgomery County Police Department have released several photographs of items that were found buried in a Silver Spring park in late summer 2019. In a… Read More