Montgomery Community Media

Montgomery County Public Libraries will host a virtual meet-the-author event on Wednesday, June 17, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The event will feature The Atlantic Monthly contributor Gregg Easterbrook.  Throughout the event, Easterbrook will discuss his latest nonfiction work, “It’s Better Than It Looks: Reasons for Optimism in an Age of Fear.” After summarizing […]

Montgomery Parks will hold a virtual community meeting to discuss the renovation of Takoma Park’s Hillwood Manor Neighborhood Park. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, June 23, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  The project comes as a result of the Playground Renovation Program. Within the program, six playgrounds are updated each year. According […]

The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring Friends School announced plans to reopen Saturday. In order to visit, people must reserve tickets in advance on the park’s website. In lieu of COVID-19, The Adventure Park has taken several measures to ensure the park is a safe environment for both visitors and staff. Guidelines are now set […]

Brookside Gardens in Wheaton will host a virtual event, “The Recycled Garden,” on Saturday, June 20 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The event will feature author of “Big Dreams, Small Garden: A Guide to Creating Something Extraordinary in Your Ordinary Space” and garden columnist Marianne Wilburn. Throughout the event, individuals will have the opportunity […]

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is conducting a summer project that will resurface 4.6 miles of southbound I-270 (Eisenhower Highway) between MD 189 (Falls Road) in Rockville and Democracy Boulevard in Bethesda. As a result, many lanes will experience overnight closures. Drivers are encouraged to plan their commutes in advance.  […]

A Capital Bikeshare program that allows essential workers to have access to a free bikeshare membership has been extended to June 30. Throughout the designated time frame, eligible essential workers can sign up through their employer for access to indefinite 30 minute bike rides.  To enroll, employers must complete a short form. Employers can access […]

Montgomery College will host a virtual event, “Race-Based Trauma and Its Impact on Student College Persistence,” on Wednesday, June 10 from 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Throughout the event, students will have the opportunity to engage in a discussion with one another. The conversation will be led by African American students who will discuss their […]

Governor Larry Hogan announced Monday that Six Flags America theme park in Prince George’s County and other COVID-19 testing locations will provide summer hours.  The Six Flags location’s hours will be 8 am – noon including this Wednesday and Friday. Appointments and doctor’s orders are not required to get tested. While Six Flags does not […]

COVID-19 has caused a disruption in many festivities, including graduation ceremonies. To honor their graduates, Montgomery County Public Schools will hold a virtual universal graduation on June 7 at 6 p.m. This ceremony can be viewed on MCPS-TV (Comcast 34, Verizon 36, RCN 89) and on NBC COZI TV (Broadcast Digital 4-2 and on Cable). […]

A new Montgomery College scholarship will allow eligible 2020 Montgomery County Public Schools High School Graduates to take a summer course for free. The Raptor Ready Scholarship will provide tuition and fees for one course during the second summer session, beginning July 11. The student will also receive coverage for technology or educational supplies. Supplies […]