Montgomery Community Media

Not stopping for a school bus in the state of Maryland can cost motorists a hefty fine. A new bill signed by Governor Larry Hogan went into effect on June 1. After police reported a significant number of motorists who were driving around stopped school buses with red lights flashing and kids getting on or […]

They’re marching for a serious cause during this Brain Cancer Awareness walk in Rockville. St. Coletta is a non-profit organization serving adults with intellectual disabilities.    

Montgomery County hosted an annual Ramadan Iftar celebration. Ramadan is when Muslims fast and observe other restraints during daylight hours – it’s a time of worship to concentrate on their faith. Iftar is the meal eaten after sunset during Ramadan. Ramadan is observed by more than one billion Muslims worldwide, that includes more than 70 […]

Today is Thursday, May 30, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Brain Cancer Awareness Walk: St Coletta, a non-profit organization serving adults with intellectual disabilities and supporting their families, is inviting people to support the walk and future efforts in community engagements.  This event will take place at 5301 Marinelli […]

It was a close call for some members of the Potomac Pedalers Touring Club last week when they came in contact with an aggressive motorist along River Road near Old River Road in Poolesville. Cyclist William [Willy] Aladro says he saw everything unfold. Officials say one the cyclists was left in critical condition, while the […]

Music from the community: The Maurice Johnson Trio plays jazz standards from the Great American Song Book with works by artists such as: Billy Strayhorn, Billy Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Fats Waller, Nat King Cole, Sam Cooke and Stevie Wonder along with works from Ira Gershwin’s classical black operetta, Porgy and Bess. The trios featured artists […]

The Council unanimously approved the County’s $5.8 billion FY 2020 Operating Budget and amendments to the FY19-24 Capital Improvements Program on Thursday. Education, early child care, and equitable services for community members are among the top priorities according to officials.  Below is a chart of how the funding will be allocated. Watch the video for […]

Today is Thursday, May 23 and here is a rundown of five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. Montgomery County Celebrates Building Safety Month: Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and the Montgomery County Council will recognize Building Safety Month with a joint proclamation as they honor the educators, mentors and safety officials who keep our […]

The City of Takoma Park’s Auditorium was the site for a Community Collaboration Conversation on Friday. Elected officials, community leaders, and outreach organizations participated in a panel discussion about local partnerships between government and non- profit organizations, as well as increasing participation in programs to combat poverty.  

A Silver Spring man is behind bars and facing charges for a rape that occurred in 2017. Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Department say 26-year-old Victor Jamar Killen has been charged for the 2017 first-degree rape, assault, and kidnapping of an adult female victim. An investigation revealed that in December of 2017, two suspects […]