Montgomery Community Media

Today is Wednesday, May 15. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council in Session: Montgomery County Council meets today at 9:30 a.m. Here’s a look at today’s agenda. 2. Peace Officers Memorial Day: Flags have been lowered to half staff today, in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day. 3. Senior Housing […]

Montgomery County’s Opioid Response Program provides training to the community on the use of Naloxone to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. Naloxone is a nasal spray which is relatively simple to administer. In the past year, the County has trained more than 1,200 residents to use Naloxone to save someone’s life. The Opioid […]

President Donald Trump has ordered the United State Flag to be flown at half-staff on May 15 for Peace Officers Memorial Day. Also, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has ordered the Maryland State Flag to be flown at half-staff. Every year, by a 1962 resolution, the president has the authorization to request May 15 as “Peace […]

Birth certificate section of County Vital Records’ office temporarily closed Montgomery County’s Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) are temporarily not able to provide Maryland birth certificate services in the Vital Records’ office due to a staffing issue. Requests for Maryland birth certificates may be made either online or in person at health departments […]

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.

Mark your calendars for May 19 and bring your appetite. That’s the date for the 9th Annual Taste the World in Fenton Village festival. More than thirty restaurants featuring cuisine from around the globe will be showcased in the Taste the World in Fenton Village on May 19 from 1 to 5 p.m. Fenton Village […]

Anqoinette Crosby hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week with news and information for Montgomery County. This episode includes: The county council approves a bill that deals with police transparency; Rockville voters can vote by mail starting with the November elections; Learn how to retrieve your unclaimed property from the State; County Executive […]

Mariana Cordier hosts the latest episode of Montgomery Week in Review. This week’s guests are Elaine Apter, Tracy Rezvani, Stuart Rosenthal, and Caroline Taylor. Cordier and the panel discuss numerous topics including: Presidential elections and the Electoral College with Elaine Apter. Avoiding robocalls with Tracy Rezvani from the Office of Consumer Protections. The May issue […]

Scattered thunderstorms are likely today, Friday, May 10. Here is a rundown of five more things to know in Montgomery County: 1. Pedestrian Safety:  County officials will activate the newest high intensity activated crosswalk beacon on Aspen Hill Road between Georgia and Connecticut Avenues at noon Friday in an effort to increase pedestrian safety at […]

A recent study ranked Maryland as the second best state in the country to pursue a career in law enforcement. New York ranked first. WalletHub, a finance website, compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 27 key indicators of police-friendliness. The data set ranges from median income for law-enforcement officers to police deaths […]