Montgomery Community Media

There are at least 35 reported cases of Salmonella infections reported in nine states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Food and Drug Administration linked some of the cases to Rose Acre Farms in Seymour, Indiana.  The company voluntarily recalled more than 206 million shell eggs due to a possible contamination […]

American’s will spend $23 billion for Mother’s Day this year, according to a survey by the National Retail Federation. Most consumers will spend their dollars in department stores, shop online, head to specialty stores, but that’s not all. Nearly half of Americans will either dine out or order takeout for Mothers’s Day, and yes, this […]

It just a few days the city of Gaithersburg will host its annual Book Festival. Now in its ninth year, the festival, set for May 19, will feature various authors, workshops for aspiring writers, exhibits, food, and so much more. The event will be held at Gaithersburg City Hall from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. […]

The officer who died in the line of duty on I-270 last year will be honored at the annual Maryland State Police Fallen Heroes Ceremony. Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal Sander Cohen will be honored during the unveiling of a new memorial honoring members of the Office of the State Fire Marshal killed in the […]

Winston Churchill was rated the top high school in Maryland, according to the 2018 Best High School Rankings by the U.S. News & World Report. U.S. News evaluated more than 20,500 public high schools nationwide to identify schools that best serve all their students, including historically undeserved populations.  Top-performing high schools received gold, silver, and […]

Here are five things to know for Wednesday, May 9, in Montgomery County: 1. Makeover Montgomery: Today marks the beginning of the Makeover Montgomery 4 Conference.  The three-day conference will bring together planners, developers, social scientists, and others, to discuss ideas for transforming suburbs in the county. 2. Youth Homelessness: With an estimated 1,300 youth who are homeless […]

Montgomery College President Dr. DeRionne Pollard called the bill passed by the Maryland General Assembly that would offer free tuition at community colleges throughout the state “groundbreaking.” Her response comes after Gov. Larry Hogan signed the bill into law early Tuesday. “One of the things we know for sure is that poverty is continuously the […]

Here are five things to know for Tuesday, May 8, in Montgomery County: 1. Free College Tuition: Gov. Larry Hogan is expected to sign a bill today that would offer free tuition at State community colleges to qualifying residents. 2. Montgomery College Nursing Program Celebrates 50 Years: Montgomery County Councilmember Craig Rice will present a proclamation […]

No injuries were reported Monday afternoon involving a Montgomery County Public School Bus, officials confirmed. Emergency crews responded to the intersection of Veirs Mill Road and Atlantic Avenue in Rockville after cable wires fell on an occupied school bus, according to Pete Piringer, spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue. Information was not provided by […]

Montgomery County’s first responders were honored with the 2018 Distinguished Service Award by Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless (MCCH). County first responders were honored during the coalition’s 2018 Gala held at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center Thursday evening. “First responders are often the first people to interact with individuals experiencing homelessness,” […]