Montgomery Community Media

Wheaton’s new art installation, Connection as a Cornerstone to a Strong Community, is located at the corner of University Boulevard and Veirs Mill Road. The installation, which includes four original banners and three original murals, spans more than 500 feet long and six feet high. Three mural artists — Aundrae Williams, Lelia Quri, and Sandra Perez-Ramos — interpreted the […]

Today is Monday, July 19, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. MCPS Teacher Headed to the Olympics:  John F. Kennedy High School teacher Thea LaFond is headed to the Tokyo Olympics to compete for the Caribbean nation of Dominica. LaFond holds the Maryland record in the women’s triple jump. This […]

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 7 p.m.; Mondays at noon and 8 p.m.; Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Today is Friday, July 16, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. Council Meets with U.S. Senator Cardin:  On Friday, July 16 at 10:30 a.m., the Council will meet virtually with U.S. Senator Ben Cardin. The meeting will be broadcast on County Cable Montgomery (Channels 6 and 996 on Comcast/RCN and […]

The City of Rockville recently increased parking fines significantly for three violations —  illegally parking near fire hydrants, in fire lanes, and in designated handicap parking spaces. The Mayor and Council approved the increases at their meeting on Monday, June 21. The new fines are effective immediately. Specifically, the following three violations are now subject […]

Today is Thursday, July 15, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Maryland Tax Filing Deadline: Today is the deadline to file Maryland income tax returns. While returns are normally due on April 15, this year the state extended the deadline three months. 2. School Board Meets:  The MCPS Board of […]

A beer and wine store in Germantown sold a lottery ticket with a prize of $1 million on July 5, according to a press release by Maryland Lottery. The winning numbers came up on the July 5 drawing, but as of July 13, the prize remains unclaimed. The winner is the fourth player to hit […]

After a six-month closure, the Washington Monument will reopen to visitors on Wednesday at 9 a.m. The monument will be open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors are required to wear masks inside the monument, regardless of vaccination status. Visitors must obtain a ticket for the Washington Monument which will […]

Today is Monday, July 12, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. COVID-19 Testing and Vaccine Clinics: Free COVID-19 testing is available throughout the county at seven testing sites today. Montgomery County clinics are vaccinating residents age 12 and older. Make an appointment here. 2. Council Media Briefing: Council President Tom Hucker and Council Vice […]

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 7 p.m.; Mondays at noon and 8 p.m.; Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.