Montgomery Community Media

Mariana Cordier hosts the latest episode of Montgomery Week in Review. This week’s guests are Fred Evans, Monica Young, Gilberto Zelaya, and Yelba Mojica. Cordier and the panel discuss numerous topics including: A recent Washington Post article about excessive absenteeism at Einstein High School with Fred Evans. Interfaith Works’ family programs with Monica Young. Board […]

Today is Friday, May 31 and here is a rundown of five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. Commencements: Four schools hold graduation ceremonies today. Damascus High School will hold its ceremony at 9 a.m. at the school. Magruder High School will graduate the Class of 2019 at 10 a.m. at DAR Constitution Hall. […]

Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) announced that the Wheaton Interim Library located at 2400 Arcola Ave. will close June 22 at 6 p.m. The new Wheaton Library and Community Recreation Center is projected to open in late summer. According to Anita Vassallo, who is the acting director of the libraries, staff will be working to […]

Here’s our guide to arts and entertainment in Montgomery County, May 31- June 2. Late for Supper concert: Gaithersburg’s Backyard Concert Series returns with Late for Supper. The band members include Dan Bourdeaux (bass, guitar, vocals), Vadim Levi (keyboards), Phillip Hough (guitar, percussion, vocals), Lindsay Hough (guitar, bass, vocals), and Chris Compton (drums, guitar, bass, vocals). […]

Montgomery County government observes the following schedule for Memorial Day, Monday, May 27: County Offices – closed Libraries – closed Sunday, May 26 and Monday, May 27. County Liquor stores – all County liquor stores will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Recreation – all indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities are open; administrative […]

Summer is nearly here and Montgomery County will offer residents a place to cool off. The County’s outdoor pools officially open at noon on Saturday, May 25th. During the pre-season from May 25 to June 14, the outdoor pools will be open on weekends and Memorial Day. The hours are noon to 6 p.m. The […]

Mariana Cordier hosts the latest episode of Montgomery Week in Review. This week’s guests are Dr. Bruce Fowler, Maria Maisto, Graciela Rivera-Oven, and Shu-Ping Chan. Cordier and the panel discuss numerous topics including: An update on the federal workforce in our area with Dr. Bruce Fowler. A review of the Maryland 2019 legislative session with […]

1.07 Million Washington Area Residents Expected to Travel Do you have plans to get away this Memorial Day weekend? If so, you are going to have a lot of company on local roads. The auto club, AAA Mid-Atlantic, is projecting a record number of  Washington area residents will take a trip of 50 miles or more […]

Anqoinette Crosby hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week with news and information for Montgomery County. This episode includes: The Council approved the Fiscal Year 2020 operating budget and six-year capital budget; Highlights of Montgomery College’s 2019 commencement ceremony; Montgomery County honors service members killed in Vietnam Tuesday at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall; […]

Today is Friday, May 24 and here is a rundown of five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. Commencements: Five schools hold graduation ceremonies today. Paint Branch High School, Burtonsville, will hold its graduation ceremony at 10 a.m. at the school. Stephen Knolls School, Silver Spring, will hold its graduation ceremony at 10 a.m. […]