Montgomery Community Media

Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection and Montgomery Parks teamed up on Oct. 15 at the Maydale Nature Classroom in Colesville to teach children about the county’s “critters in crisis” due to water quality issues. Pollution in county streams and parks is harming the habitats of certain fish, insects and amphibians. “There is a direct […]

Today is Thursday, Oct. 21, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Planning Board Meets: Montgomery Planning Board meets at 9 a.m. Agenda items include the FY23 operating budget for parks, the Wheaton Downtown Study, the 2021 Biennial Monitoring Report for the White Flint Sector Plan area, and more. The public can […]

Update (3:50 p.m.): The Naval Support Activity Bethesda announced at around 1:15 p.m. that the shelter-in-place order was lifted in all its locations after undergoing a bomb threat investigation for several hours. Jeremy Brooks, a public affairs officer with NSA Bethesda, told MyMCM that there were no devices found in the area. A K-9 team […]

Claire Collins, a U.S. Olympic Rower, shared her experiences competing in Tokyo at the Washington Episcopal School in Bethesda. Collins grew up in McLean, Va., and is considered a “WES Lifer,” meaning she attended Washington Episcopal School, or WES, from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. Although it’s been 10 years since Collins graduated, teachers and staff members […]

Today is Tuesday, Oct. 19, and it is Milad an-Nabi, the Muslim holiday celebrating the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council in Session: Montgomery County Council meets virtually at 9 a.m. Here is a look at the full agenda, which includes proclamations recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month […]

A water main break in the area of DuFief Drive and Brandy Hall Lane in North Potomac has led to Montgomery County Public Schools closing DuFief Elementary early on Thursday. MCPS released a statement to the community that says, “We will follow normal dismissal procedures. Parents should be aware that the water main break has […]

Today is Thursday, Oct. 14, and it is National Dessert Day. Don’t let anyone tell you that “you can’t have your cake and eat it too” today. As you celebrate, here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Montgomery Planning Board Meets: Montgomery County Planning Board meets at 9 a.m. Click here to check […]

It is October 5 and it is World Teachers Day. Make sure to show extra appreciation for the Montgomery Count educators. In the meantime, here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council in Session: Montgomery County Council meets virtually at 9 a.m. The council will issue proclamations recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month and […]

Update (Oct. 1): Montgomery County Police Department released the name of the motorcyclist who died in a crash on Sept. 26. MCPD said in a news release, the “Collision Reconstruction Unit have identified the victim in Sunday’s fatality as 40-year-old Ernesto Abel Blanco Rodriguez of Havre De Grace.” Havre De Grace is located in Hartford County, Md. […]

Gov. Larry Hogan announced that he will provide a COVID-19 update on Thursday at 2 p.m. The briefing will be streamed live on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Mike Ricci, Hogan’s communication director, tweeted that one of the topics the governor will discuss is booster shots. According to Ricci, the state has distributed 78,141 boosters so […]