Montgomery Community Media

Going to the grocery store can be nerve-racking right now due to the spread of coronavirus and fear of contamination. For those who are apprehensive, there are options for grocery delivery available for residents who may feel ill or don’t want to take the risk of leaving their homes. Listed below are a couple of […]

Montgomery County Public Schools began distributing laptops to students today outside of all high schools and some elementary schools. The laptops are reserved for students who do not have access to a computer or laptop at home, according to MCPS. The distribution of laptops comes after MCPS moved classes to online instruction through April 24, due […]

Gov. Larry Hogan and State School Superintendent Dr. Karen Salmon extended the closure of all Maryland public schools through April 24, 2020, Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Jack Smith announced in an email sent to families last night. All extracurricular and athletic programs are canceled as well, in addition to community use activities. MCPS began […]

Councilmember Evan Glass announced Tuesday that Montgomery County’s Alcohol and Beverage Services will now allow licensed restaurants to sell cocktails in takeout cups with lids. Restaurants will also be allowed to deliver beer, wine and cocktails, along with a meal, to addresses in Montgomery County, as long as they use their own staff. Maryland state […]

Montgomery County Police have arrested and charged 39-year-old Zachary Scott with drug and firearm related offenses following an incident that occurred in Silver Spring. Scott is a resident of the 5900 block of Surratts Village Drive in Clinton. On Monday, March 23, at about 6 p.m. police noticed drug activity occurring outside of a convenience […]

An employee at Whetstone Elementary School in Montgomery Village has tested positive for coronavirus, the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services confirmed. The case is the first positive test of an Montgomery County Public Schools employee, according to County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles. “While every case is concerning, it is not surprising […]

The University of Maryland’s President Wallace Loh announced this morning in a schoolwide email that the school is working on planning an in-person or virtual commencement for the graduating class of 2020. This comes after President Loh wrote in a campus letter last week that there would not be an in-person spring 2020 commencement ceremony. […]

Montgomery County’s Department of Police is asking for the publics help in identifying the suspect in an armed robbery of a beer and wine store in Germantown. Police have released surveillance video of the incident that occurred at the Middlebrook Discount Beer and Wine on Frederick Road at about 8:51 p.m on Feb. 22. The […]

The Manna Food Center in Silver Spring will remain open and continue with their regular operations amid the coronavirus pandemic. It is taking extra precautions including the use of extra sanitation to ensure the safety of the facility, food, and people, according to Manna. Manna is closely monitoring coronavirus updates and consulting with Montgomery County […]

Montgomery County’s Fire and Rescue Service has implemented new measures to help ensure the safety of their firefighters and the public from coronavirus. In their monthly briefing, Fire Chief Scott Goldstein sat down with Assistant Chief Adam Jones to discuss MCFRS’s efforts towards preventing the spread of coronavirus. MCFRS has been working on preventative measures […]