Wednesday, April 3, 2013
County government disseminates information via social media. Patch brings it to you.
The Montgomery County government has gotten with the times. Elected officials and county offices are using Twitter and Facebook to communicate. That's a smart strategy, as that's where residents spend much of their time online. Patch will look to find interesting information posted via social media and share it with you. Today, we'll start with the county's page, which lists the Twitter accounts for County Council members, county government departments and other agencies. You can choose whom you'd like to follow on Twitter, or you can monitor the whole list with a list at this link.
Monday, October 8, 2012
See how the 23rd annual food fest played out on Twitter.
Twitter was abuzz Saturday during the 23rd annual Taste of Bethesda as event-goers took to the popular social media platform to share photos, interact with their favorite restaurants and dish on their favorite selections of the day. Check out how the feeding frenzy played out in tweets.
Monday, August 27, 2012
Follow the first day of school in Montgomery County using the hashtag #MCPSfirstday.
By 9:30 a.m., all of Montgomery County Public Schools were back in session. See what people were saying about the start of the school year on Twitter using the hashtag #MCPSfirstday.
Friday, August 17, 2012
Check out our list of education leaders for back-to-school news.
The Maryland State Department of Education is the latest state agency to jump on the Twitter train, and just in time for the back-to-school season. The @MdPublicSchools account launched Aug. 10, reminding followers of Maryland's tax-free shopping week and other notes about back-to-school preparations across the state. "Our goal is to reach parents, teachers, and the public wherever they are, in whatever format they are most comfortable with," said William Reinhard, spokesperson for MSDE. "We began our Facebook page last year with the same thing in mind. There is a lot going on in Maryland public schools—changes in curriculum, coming changes in assessment, new ways educators will be evaluated and more. We want parents to know what is going …
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Tweet of “cat burglar” arrest went to thousands of followers Thursday
The alert went to Montgomery County Police’s 2,398 Twitter followers Thursday afternoon—its importance amplified by the all-caps display, BREAKING NEWS. “… MCP Arrests Cat Burglar #catburglar” Here’s your cat burglar, folks: Perry Jane, the feline companion of Montgomery County Police Officer Janelle Smith, a police spokeswoman. “We just call her Jane,” said Smith’s colleague, Officer Rebecca Inocenti, who helped set up the photo Thursday. Innocenti said the two had been planning “operation cat burglar” for a month. “No cats were harmed,” Innocenti said. “She got kitty treats afterward.” — What caption would you write for this photo? Post your suggestions below in the comments section.
Thursday, June 28, 2012
The county reacts on social media after initial reports botched the Supreme Court Ruling on "Obamacare."
The Twitter nation waited and watched for the Supreme Court ruling on President Obama's healthcare act Thursday morning. Seconds after the ruling was released, the social media outlet exploded in confusion. Early reports from CNN said the Affordable Care Act had been struck down, the Associated Press reported that the law had been upheld, some claimed it was too early to have a correct analysis. Read more about Montgomery County leaders' reactions to the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the ACA.
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Twitter was abuzz Sunday with Rory McIlroy's historic win at Congressional.
People around the world use Twitter to share what's happening around them in 140 characters or less. The social networking and microblogging site lets people share a bit about their interests and activities based on the simple query, "What's happening?" Following is a selection of interesting, funny, or illuminating tweets about the U.S. Open, which Twitter users have been tagging with the hashtags #usopen and #usopengolf, and Sunday, #rory and #tigerwho? Sunday, Twitter was abuzz with chatter about Rory McIlroy’s historic U.S. Open win. Add your own tweets in the comment section. And of course, congrats, @mcIlroyRory! bubbawatson Awesome to watch @McIlroyRory perform at the highest level like this!!!! Congrats to Rory! #usopenchamp …
A selection of messages about the Chevy Chase Zip code shared on Twitter this week.
WarriorCare: #WoundedWarriors get a short-game clinic and nine holes with the pros at the Chevy Chase Club. http://t.co/5dt9Xl6 (Friday, 5:15 p.m.) Takorean: Good to be in Friendship Heights today. We are closing up but stay tuned for our return trip! #fb (Friday, 2:04 p.m.) ANguyen07: Bryan Voltaggio is opening a restaurant in Chevy Chase next year!! Can I make my reservations now? http://bit.ly/kDf0iy (Friday, 10:06 a.m.) LeslieDicken: Chevy Chase, MD has the prettiest neighborhoods. Gorgeous houses and old trees. (Thursday, 4:39 p.m.) DCCelebrity: Actress Eva Longoria has been busy today, Capitol Hill this morning and is now signing books in Chevy Chase MD at Williams sonoma (Thursday, 12:47 p.m.) MsDannah: Traffic was a breeze from …
Saturday, June 18, 2011
What people are tweeting about the nation's golf championship.
People around the world use Twitter to share what's happening around them in 140 characters or less. The social networking and microblogging site lets people share a bit about their interests and activities based on the simple query, "What's happening?" Following is a selection of interesting, funny, or illuminating tweets about the U.S. Open, which Twitter users have so far been tagging with the hashtags #usopen and #usopengolf. Friday, Twitter was abuzz with chatter about Rory McIlroy, Tiger's absence from the tournament, and of course, the now-famous lemonade stand. We'll bring you the "The U.S. Open in Tweets" feature throughout the championship. GolfChannel HISTO-RORY: Rory McIlroy becomes first golfer to reach 14-under at a #USOpen …
Friday, June 17, 2011
What people are tweeting about the nation's golf championship.
People around the world use Twitter to share what's happening around them in 140 characters or less. The social networking and microblogging site lets people share a bit about their interests and activities based on the simple query, "What's happening?" Following is a selection of interesting, funny, or illuminating tweets about the U.S. Open, which Twitter users have so far been tagging with the hashtags #usopen and #usopengolf. Friday, Twitter was abuzz with chatter about Rory McIlroy, a 22-year-old from Northern Ireland who sits on a six-stroke lead at the U.S. Open after shooting a record 11-under over the first 36 holes. We'll bring you the "The U.S. Open in Tweets" feature throughout the championship. DrShess Even with McIlroy's …
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