Montgomery Community Media

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook warning for most areas of Montgomery County this evening. According to NWS, severe thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts are also expected. Thunderstorms may also produce heavy rain and localized flooding tonight. Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may […]

Montgomery College is set to receive funds for the creation of two new nursing education projects. The award will fund a statewide clinical simulation training for nursing students. The Maryland Higher Education Commission and the Maryland Health Services Cost Review Commission are granting more than $4 million dollars to develop these new projects part of the Nurse […]

Nature lovers have a special place to learn more about butterflies and caterpillars. Wings of Fancy Live Butterfly and Caterpillar Exhibit is open until October 25 at the Brookside Gardens at the Wheaton Regional Park. The seasonal display features hundreds of live butterflies from North America, Costa Rica, Africa and Asia. According to Montgomery Parks officials, Wings of […]

The Coalition for Smarter Growth, an organization dedicated to promoting walkable and transit-oriented communities, has a new advocacy manager in its Montgomery County office. Pete Tomao is taking over the position held by Kelly Blynn and said as the new advocacy manager he hopes to work on increasing transportation choices for the county. “Whether that is through more […]

He attended Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School in 1951. Joined the Army during the Korean War in the summer of 1952. He became one of Montgomery County’s finest in 1955. Montgomery County Police Lieutenant Thomas Jacocks, the longest-serving member of law enforcement at a single agency in the state of Maryland, is celebrating 60 years in the force. Jacocks, […]

A Takoma Park police officer was indicted on assault charges on June 30 after a road rage incident last July in Bowie. Police Officer Travis Ala was indicted on charges of first and second-degree assault and use of a handgun in the commission of a crime of violence, according to Takoma Park Police. Police said Ala […]

Montgomery County Board of Education approved changes to policy JHC- Child Abuse and Neglect. The board met on June 30 and approved a revised set of draft protocols for reporting an allegation of abuse or neglect of a child. According to a news release, the policy guides Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) procedures and protocols […]

In El Golfo’s kitchen, there is fresh guacamole, sizzling carne asada and crisp fried tortilla chips. The restaurant, located in Long Branch, is the home of Latin and Caribbean food that its El Salvadorean owner said provides a mix of unique flavors. “We felt that just having El Salvadorian food would not be as successful as combining […]

Montgomery County families have a chance to host exchange students from all over the world. EF International Language Center, an English school located in Takoma DC, is searching for host families from July 12 to August 15 or more. “We are a year-round school and we’re always looking for host families,” said Liz Hallett, host […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra video,  Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett shares his reaction to Governor Larry Hogan’s announcement that the Purple Line is moving forward and that other transportation improvements are in the works for improving congestion along I-270 in Montgomery and Frederick counties. Take a look: Related: