Montgomery Community Media

Michael Bruen hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week with news and information for Montgomery County. This episode includes: County Executive Marc Elrich announces his choice for the next Chief of Police. The Council considers legislation to prohibit vape shops operating close to schools throughout Montgomery County. The County launches a six-month e-scooter […]

Mostly sunny today. Check out the weather forecast. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Sept 27. 1. Conversation over Coffee with Elected Officials:  Council Vice President Sidney Katz and Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman greet community members at Einstein’s Bagels today from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Councilmember Andrew Friedson will be at […]

A brush fire on Hermit Island, located south of Great Falls Park in the Potomac River, has been burning since last week. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) responded to the fire on Hermit Island on Friday, according to MCFRS spokesman Pete Piringer. Fifteen firefighters were on the island while others assisted nearby on […]

Here’s our guide to arts and entertainment in Montgomery County, Sept. 26-29. Cabaret: Based on the play by John Van Druten and music by John Kander, this musical is set in 1929 Berlin. The main character Cliff arrives in Berlin to work on his novel but is swept up in the life of the cabaret. […]

Montgomery County Public Libraries Offers Program to Help Residents Talk Across the Political Divide Many people avoid political conversations with family, friends, neighbors, or co-workers whose politics differ from their own. Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) will provide a unique program to help attendees feel comfortable talking across the political divide. The program, facilitated by […]

Montgomery County officials are encouraging business owners to take the 4Business Climate Survey before it closes on Sept. 30. The survey is posted on the County’s website and it is available in English and Spanish. The survey is part of the Benchmarking to Be the Best for Business initiative. Responses will help County officials determine what […]

Watch a video preview of the next episode of 21 This Week, below: 21 This Week airs on Montgomery Channel 21 on Sundays at 11 a.m. and again at 7 p.m.; Mondays at noon and again at 8 p.m.; Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. and again at 8:30 p.m.

Drive Continues Through Oct. 10 The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is collecting items to send to the Bahamas to assist with hurricane recovery efforts. Hurricane Dorian struck the Bahamas on Sept. 1 as a Category 5 hurricane. Damage estimates are over $7 billion and so far the death count is at 51, however many […]

Michael Bruen hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week with news and information for Montgomery County. This episode includes: A new bill under consideration by the County Council would require air conditioning in all rental housing. The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center is encouraging adoptions and foster care for animals. The […]

Mostly sunny today. Check out the weather forecast. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Sept 20. 1. Parking Day: Thirty-six metered parking spaces will be transformed today into park-like spots in Bethesda and Silver Spring. 2. Immunization Clinics:  Maryland requires youth in grades 7 through 12 to be vaccinated for tetanus, Diphtheria, […]