Montgomery Community Media

Pepco asks all of its customers to conserve energy on Wednesday as an increased demand for electricity throughout the mid-Atlantic region is anticipated. The power supply in the region is expected to be sufficient to meet anticipated high demand. For Pepco Maryland customers, the Maryland Public Service Commission has approved Peak Energy Savings Credit. It […]

As the bell rang to start the first day of the school year Monday, nearly 600 kids took their seats inside the Wilson Wims Elementary School in Clarksburg, the county’s newest school. The long-awaited school for the growing Clarksburg community became the county’s 202nd school when it opened to students Monday and Principal Sean McGee […]

As workers roll out the turf at Lakelands Park, sports teams are rolling out the requests to play on the city’s first organic turf field. But, if you were thinking of getting a sports team on it this fall and you haven’t already reserved it- forget it. The city’s first organic turf  field that doesn’t officially […]

Rockville is looking to recognize a few good neighbors. The City’s annual Good Neighbor Award recognizes the ongoing efforts of Rockville residents who are making exceptional contributions to improve the quality of life in their neighborhoods, often without seeking or receiving recognition for their service. Consider nominating family members, friends or neighbors who have performed […]

UPDATED 9:45 a.m., Aug. 27- The woman wanted for allegedly making anti-Semitic threats to her former Potomac boss turned herself in to Takoma Park Police  Tuesday night, according to police. Amber Denise Edmond, 30 of Beltsville, was taken to the Central Processing Unit and is charged with telephone misuse and obstructing the free exercise of religious beliefs […]

The City of Rockville and a wide variety of community partners distributed more than 400 backpacks to children in need at the City’s 14th Annual Back to School Jam earlier this month. The school supplies were distributed for $2 per backpack at the event and in the days leading up to the start of the […]

Maryland is known for crabs, but lobster is clawing its way on the restaurant scene at the Westfield Montgomery Mall in North Bethesda. Las Vegas company Lobster Me is opening its third restaurant, the first on the East Coast at the mall. Lobster ME Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Development Kristen Bailey talks about the […]

The Office of the State Prosecutor found no evidence of criminal wrongdoing in the investigation into the use of credit cards by Montgomery County School Board members. Investigators from the Office of the State Prosecutor reviewed expense reports and documentation from Board members, office staff, and the school system’s senior leadership. State Prosecutor Emmet C. Davitt notified […]

Wilson Wims Elementary School Paraeducator Mary Jeyasunder wrote a poem called “Legacy” and recited it to those who attended the opening of the new school in Clarksburg. Listen as she reads it at the press conference Aug. 25.

What does grilled cheese and ice cream have in common? They both sold in the tens of thousands at the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair this year. Take a look at some fun fair facts provided by fair officials after this year’s event. Number of Turkey Hill ice cream cones sold- 47,400 Number of grilled cheese sandwiches sold- 11,102 […]