Montgomery Community Media

U.S. Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-MD) joined Maryland Attorney General, Brian Frosh, and Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection Director, Eric Friedman, to discuss identify theft prevention from scammers during the inaugural Consumer Fest. The event, held at Veterans Plaza in Silver Spring Tuesday evening, also featured a resource fair for residents to learn more organizations […]

Here are five things you need to know for Wednesday, July 25, in Montgomery County: 1. Beltway Relief: The Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration will hold a public workshop to consider improvements along the Capital Beltway and I-270. Tonight’s workshop will be held at Thomas W. Pyle Middle School, located at 6311 Wilson Lane in […]

Happy Birthday Dorothy Dworkin, a resident of Silver Spring turned 107 years old Tuesday. Her son, Bob Dworkin,  attributes her long life and health to “worrying about her children.” Dworkin was born on July 24, 1911, and traveled to the Washington D.C. area at the young age of three. According to the U.S. Census Bureau,  […]

In an effort to raise money to rebuild communities in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria last year, a local nonprofit is hosting a series of concerts in the Washington D.C. metro area. Vieques en el Corazon will hold a fundraising music tour from July 24 through July 29. The tour will feature Puerto Rico-based musician […]

Here are five things you need to know for Tuesday, July 24, in Montgomery County: 1. Rainy Tuesday: As heavy rain continues through the region, officials are reminding residents that some roads may become flooded and to “turn around, don’t drown.” 2. Peace Day: Montgomery County Council President Hans Riemer will join Councilmember Sidney Katz in […]

Updated: Bruce Johnston, chief of the Division of Transportation Engineering with the Montgomery County Department of Transportation said crews are working to open Father Hurley Boulevard later this week. According to Johnston, a collapsed culvert running underneath the road is what caused a massive sinkhole.  A replacement pipe is currently being designed that will be set […]

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett joined other state and local leaders on the Montgomery College Rockville Campus Monday to announce that the Ninth Annual Salvadoran-American Day Festival will be held at the college. The free festival, hosted by the COTSA, will take place on Aug. 5 from 11 a.m. to 7 pm. This year’s event […]

Here are five things you need to know for Monday, July 23, in Montgomery County: 1. Council Work: The Montgomery County Council has a busy day of committee work. The Public Safety Committee, meeting at 9:25 a.m., will get an update on crime statistics. The Education Committee, meeting at 1:55 p.m., will hear from the […]

With boating season in full swing across the country and throughout the state, Maryland Natural Resource Police officers are encouraging people to wear life-jackets, and avoid drinking while operating a boat. Officers are making this announcement in response to an uptick in the number of boating fatalities reported this year so far.  As of July […]

Here are five things you need to know for Friday, July 20, in Montgomery County: 1. Shoe Drive: The 480 Club is hosting its Third Annual Shoe Drive until Sept. 15.  The shoes will be donated to MCPS students in need. The drop-off location will be held in the Watkins Mill High School Wellness Center, […]