Montgomery Community Media

Happy Wednesday! Here are five things to know today, Wednesday, Nov. 7, in Montgomery County: 1. County Executive Race: Montgomery County Executive-elect Marc Elrich thanked his supporters Tuesday night in Silver Spring after learning he had won 64 percent of the vote. 2. Post-Election Show: Montgomery Community Media is hosting a post-election show today at 12:45 p.m. Watch […]

It’s Election Day! Here are five things to know today, Tuesday, Nov. 6, in Montgomery County: 1. Election Guide: Everything you need to know about the local and state races can be found in Montgomery Community Media’s comprehensive election guide. 2. Election Night Live Coverage: Montgomery Community Media will broadcast live election results of local races […]

All 39 students on a school bus involved in a crash in the Aspen Hill area Monday morning have been evaluated, according to Lucille Baur, spokesperson for Montgomery County Police Department. Nine students, the adult make school bus driver, and the adult male dump truck driver were transported to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries. Parents […]

A Silver Spring firefighter helped to free a deer trapped in a fence near Piney Branch Road in Takoma Park. In a tweet by Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Spokesperson, Pete Piringer, video reveals the firefighter using heavy equipment to bend the bars to free the animal. Piringer said once freed, the deer was able […]

A Germantown woman has been charged for her involvement with a fire at a Gaithersburg Motel that caused more than $150,000 in damages. Court records show Joy Lloyd, 37, was charged with arson in the first degree and reckless endangerment for a two-alarm fire at the Motel 6, located at 497 Quince Orchard Road, earlier […]

Residents in Rockville will have the chance to shop at a new grocery store on Rockville Pike. The discount grocery store chain, ALDI, just opened its newest location in Montgomery County at 1501 Rockville Pike, early Thursday. This 20,000 square-foot building marks the fifth chain in Montgomery County. Hear more what to expect in the […]

Hundreds of people gathered in a line that wrapped behind the building of Bethesda Blues and Jazz Supper Club Tuesday evening for a “Get Out the Vote Rally” with Ben Jealous, the Democratic-candidate for Maryland Governor. “I really believe in Ben Jealous and I wanted to come out and show my support for him,” said […]

Happy Halloween! Here are five things to know today, Wednesday, Oct. 31, in Montgomery County 1. Halloween Boo Bash: Westfield Mall in Wheaton has Halloween activities planned beginning at 11 a.m.  The mall, located at 1160 Veirs Mill Rd, will host trick-or-treat and more. 2. Germantown Fall Festival: The Germantown Park Annual Fall Festival will take […]

Each autumn, Butler’s Orchard draws thousands of people to its farm for fall favorites, including apple picking, hayrides, and allowing kids to fulfill their dreams on finding the perfect gourd in the farm’s pumpkin patch. Before winter rolls in, Butler’s Orchard staff will be hosting its “last call for fall” event this weekend where the […]

Here are five things to know today, Oct. 30, in Montgomery County: 1. Cell Phone Towers: The Montgomery County Council is expected to vote on telecommunications towers during its council session today. 2. Domestic Violence Awareness: Councilmember Sidney Katz will present a proclamation on behalf of the Montgomery County Council and County Executive Isiah Leggett recognizing October […]