Montgomery Community Media

If you’re experiencing cabin fever and looking for something to do, staff at Silver Spring Ice Skating Rink said “snow problem.” Despite Winter Storm Stella, Silver Spring Ice Skating Rink will be open on Tuesday until 10 p.m. “We decided to open because a lot of people love to come out in snow so it’s […]

Due to the overnight winter weather, Takoma Park City offices and facilities will open at noon on Mar. 14. Residents can expect limited services on Tuesday. “There’s just a couple of things  that won’t be open after noon,” said Suzanne Ludlow, Takoma Park city manager. “We’re not opening passport services today and the before and […]

Local nonprofits and homeless shelters are getting to serve more people after a winter storm warning was issued by the Montgomery County Emergency Management for Monday evening. Residents can expect snow accumulations in Montgomery County between six to ten inches, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). “It’s hard to know for sure, but we […]

There’s a new petition on Change.org urging the Montgomery County Board of Education to name Bethesda Chevy Chase Middle School #2 after Harriet Tubman. The school, which is currently under construction on Saul Road in Kensington, is expected to relieve overcrowding at Westland Middle School in Bethesda. Joe Zagby, creator of the petition, wrote in […]

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett joined Global Food Chief Executive Officer, John Kim along with some members of the Montgomery County Council for the grand opening of Global Food Market in Silver Spring. The supermarket is located in the Briggs Chaney Market Place. “Our goal is to help bring great products into this community,” said Jai […]

During a recent discussion with Montgomery College President Dr. DeRionne Pollard regarding race, diversity and community policing, Montgomery County Police Chief Tom Manger talked about immigration. Dr. Pollard asked Manger, “Why are you so adamant about  your officers not asking about people’s immigration status?” Manger responded, “If we become the immigration police, if we’re asking […]

Inspired by the dialogue in the community, Montgomery College President Dr. DeRionne Pollard joined Montgomery County Police Chief Tom Manger for a conversation about race, diversity and community policing. This discussion is a part of Dr. Pollard’s 2017 presidential dialogue series titled, “Civility in Action: Dialogues Across Difference.” “I think there’s a hunger in our […]

Questions surrounding women issues on health and reproduction is what prompted Del. Jheanelle Wilkins (MD-20) to host a women’s roundtable in Silver Spring Wednesday evening; the same day as International Women’s Day. The theme for Wednesday’s roundtable titled, “BeBoldforChange,” encouraged residents to voice their concerns regarding women’s rights and issues. “This dialogue was to share […]

It was an emotional reunion for Sharee Brown, her daughter Kayla and their missing Pomeranian, Areli. Brown, who drove a few hours from her home in Richmond, Virginia, says she got a call from Quince Orchard Animal Hospital in Gaithersburg that her dog was found after he was reported missing four months ago. “I’m so […]

Dozens of Silver Spring and Takoma Park residents gathered at the Long Branch Community Center on Tuesday night to talk about immigration. The meeting, sponsored by Impact Silver Spring, was in response to the community’s concern. “People are concerned about what’s happening in terms of immigration and people want to have relevant information,” Sara Mussie, […]