Montgomery Community Media

Candidate for Maryland’s 8th Congressional District Kathleen Matthews announced new national and local campaign endorsements on Monday. According to a news release, Maryland State Comptroller Peter Franchot posted his endorsement on his Facebook page. “Having known Kathleen for many years, I believe she will bring to Congress a fresh perspective, new talent and a sensible approach […]

Singer and music icon David Bowie died on Sunday, January 10, two days after his 69th birthday and the release of his latest album “Blackstar.” Bowie’s death was confirmed on his Facebook page where the following statement was released: “David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18 month battle with […]

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett and the County Council released a joint statement about the Department of Homeland Security’s deportation raids and its impact on the community. You can view the entire statement below. “Our nation faces a significant humanitarian challenge in how we deal with the thousands of children and families fleeing violence in Central America. […]

Several Ride On bus routes are scheduled to change beginning Jan. 10. According to a news release, 15 routes will be modified to more accurately reflect the time it takes for buses to run routes based on traffic and other conditions. Routes 3, 8, 9, 14, 23, 32, 34, 38, 42, 45, 47, 53, 83, […]

Thirteen Montgomery County Public School Students (MCPS) are recipients of full-tuition, four-year scholarships awarded by the Posse Foundation. According to a news release, the students were honored at a ceremony held at the Lincoln Theatre in Washington, DC.  Donna Redmond Jones, principal at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, says the Posse Program provides students with great […]

The Redskins are facing the Green Bay Packers at FedEx Field on Sunday, Jan. 10 in a NFL Wildcard Game. Metro has adjusted its scheduled track work for a few lines to accommodate fans. According to a news release track work on the Orange, Blue and Silver lines have been adjusted. On Jan. 10, starting […]

CANCELED:  The Town Hall Meeting scheduled for Jan. 27 is canceled following the recent winter blizzard. Original Post  The Montgomery County Council will host a Town Hall Meeting in Clarksburg on Jan. 27. According to a news release, the meeting will be held at Rocky Hill Middle School located at 22401 Brick Haven Way. Issues […]

Montgomery County Councilmember Craig Rice, Education Committee chair, will hold a series of five public forums to discuss programs and budgets for the County’s public school system and community college. Councilmember Rice is hosting the event along with MCPS Interim Superintendent Larry Bowers, and Montgomery County College President DeRionne Pollard. According to a news release, the […]

The City of Gaithersburg, in partnership with the Montgomery County Road Runners Club, is planning a new event in Olde Towne, La Milla de Mayo (The May Mile). According to a news release, this is a new one mile run/walk and is being planned for Saturday, May 7, 2016. This is a part of the […]

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan presented updates on Maryland’s fiscal outlook, ahead of the Fiscal Year 2017 budget at a news conference held on Thursday. Hogan’s proposed budget fully funds all General Assembly statutory obligations, which accounts for 83 percent of the operating budget. The Hogan administration plans to introduce a bill aimed to control mandated […]