Montgomery Community Media

Like it has throughout the country, COVID-19 has had a devastating effect – health-wise and economically – on Maryland. There are almost 40,000 confirmed cases of the virus and over 1,900 deaths in the state as of Monday. Approximately half a million Marylanders have lost their jobs so far and many small business have shut […]

MCPS students have been engaged in virtual learning since March 30 and as the school year winds down, more information about future plans is becoming available. According to a letter sent out Sunday from MCPS Superintendent Jack Smith, there’s a comprehensive plan in place geared towards the recovery of learning and the reopening of schools. Important […]

Applying to college isn’t like is used to be due to the impact of the coronavirus. To assist high school juniors and their families, Montgomery County Public Schools launched a new virtual talk show to help students navigate the college admissions process during the COVID-19 health crisis. Topics include the SAT and ACT, grading, the […]

A taxi driver was robbed while working this week in the Viers Mill area. Montgomery County Police say it happened on May 12 around 7:50 p.m. After further investigation, detectives found that the Riatero taxi service driver arrived at the 2100 block of Glenallen Avenue in Glenmont to pick up a customer who requested to […]

Since early April Metro ‘strongly recommended’ that riders wear face coverings, however starting on Monday it will be required. In an effort to help slow the spread of COVID-19, face coverings will be mandatory on Metro trains, buses, stations, and MetroAccess vehicles. Metro General Manager Paul Wiedefeld says this is a necessary step towards plans for an eventual […]

While many people are in need during this pandemic, the same goes for some animals. House with a Heart Senior Pet Sanctuary in Gaithersburg started a new pet pantry so that animals can also have something to eat. Overall, the organization pretty much runs a retirement dog home and helps animals that are senior citizens […]

Detectives with the Montgomery County Police Department are investigating an armed robbery in Rockville, and they say the suspect is still at large. It happened at the Red Roof Plus motel located on the 16000 block of Shady Grove Road on Tuesday around 3:45 p.m. After further investigation, detectives found that the male suspect entered the […]

Today is Thursday, May 14, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1.County Will Remain on Stay at Home Order: County Executive and Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles will hold a news conference today at noon to discuss what criteria must be met before additional openings and other activities can be allowed in Montgomery […]

A new COVID-19 test hotline launched Thursday for Montgomery County residents. This new hotline is an effort to remove the obstacles and barriers that some residents face when trying to get tested for coronavirus. County Executive Marc Elrich says this will help meet the communities testing needs which is an important factor in getting the […]

It’s been about three weeks since the Family Violence Awareness and Prevention Campaign launched in Montgomery County. The goal is to address the concern for people who might be in violent circumstances while quarantined at home. County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council leaders say since the campaign launched, there’s been an increase in calls for help […]