Montgomery Community Media

Firefighters responded to a fire Sunday morning in Chevy Chase that caused about $750,000 worth in damage.   The fire started around 2:45 a.m. in a two-story, single-family home on the 5100 block of Westport Road in the Wohlshire neighborhood of Chevy Chase.  Approximately 85 firefighters battled the fire which had spread throughout the home. The home was unoccupied […]

A panel of business executives joined Kelly Leonard for Montgomery Community Media’s November’s Small Business Network (SBN) session on Tuesday, November 19 at our studios in Rockville. The series of monthly morning sessions facilitated by Kelly Leonard address topics of interest to small business owners in Montgomery County. November topic:  “Recession-Proofing Your Small Business.” Watch […]

Rockville officials and residents will observe Veterans Day Monday with a ceremony that begins at 11 a.m. at Veterans Park. The American Legion Post 86 will lead a wreath-laying ceremony and present a military salute. A reception will follow the ceremony at the American Legion Post 86 located at 2013 Veirs Mill Road. Parking is […]

Submit Questions Online for County Executive Marc Elrich Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is hosting an online chat from 2 to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, via the Montgomery County website. This live, online discussion gives residents a chance to send questions, or comments, directly to the county executive. You may submit questions before […]

Lorna Virgili hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week with news and information for Montgomery County. This episode includes: County Council confirms Marcus Jones as Chief of the Montgomery County Police Department. Several county departments and agencies join forces to tackle pedestrian safety. A second Early Childhood Education Center opens its doors in […]

Cooler temperatures today. Check out the weather forecast. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Nov. 8. 1. Manufacturing Business Networking Forum: Maryland Commerce Secretary Kelly Schulz will attend this outreach and networking forum today in Rockville. The event is designed to connect local manufacturing companies in Montgomery County with manufacturing executives […]

Veterans Day is a national holiday set aside to remember all U.S. military veterans, past and present. It is celebrated every November 11th. Montgomery County’s Commission on Veterans Affairs lists the following events occurring in the county to honor and celebrate our veterans. 4th Annual Veterans Day Program Sunday, November 10, 2:30 p.m. American Jewish Veterans Memorial, Bender […]

Montgomery County has activated the Extreme Cold Plan for a hypothermia alert from 2 until 10 a.m. Friday morning. A hypothermia alerts is issued when forecasted temperatures, and or wind chill, fall below 32 degrees. Hypothermia and frostbite are likely to occur. People can call the police non-emergency number to report animals and homeless individuals […]

The city of Rockville’s holiday drive is now underway. During the annual drive, with the help of donors and volunteers, the city’s Community Services Division collects and distributes Thanksgiving meals in November and toys and gifts in December to hundreds of children and families in Rockville. Donation boxes are available at city facilities and community […]

Here’s our guide to arts and entertainment in Montgomery County, Nov. 7 – 11. Tribute to America’s Veterans Concert:  The 11th Annual Tribute to America’s Veterans takes place Wednesday, November 6 in Silver Spring. Chou Chou and the Imperial Palms Orchestra performs big band, swing, jazz and pop favorites at 7 p.m. in the Buffalo […]