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The National Weather Service Issues Flash Flood Watch The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a flash flood watch for Montgomery County for Thursday from 10 a.m. to midnight.  Flash flooding caused by heavy rainfall is possible. The NWS expects around 1 to 2 inches of rain to fall. Some localized areas may receive 3 […]

Montgomery Community Media presented the March Small Business Network (SBN) session March 21st from 8 to 9:30 a.m. in Rockville. The March topic was “Leveraging podcasts to Generate Revenue.” Kelly Leonard moderated a panel of three podcast experts, including Charlie Birney co-founder of Podcast Village, Debbie DeChambeau of Select Business Marketing, and Stephen Hart of […]

Today is Thursday, March 21. Remember to grab your umbrella as rain is in the forecast, which is found here. 1. MCM’s Small Business Network: Kelly Leonard talks with a panel of experts about using podcasts in business at today’s event. Learn more and get your ticket, here. 2. Planning Board Meets: The Planning Board agenda items include […]

Montgomery County provides free and discounted transportation to residents age 65 and older. Ride On and Metrobuses in Montgomery County offer free rides to seniors Monday through Friday between 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Also free rides are available Saturday between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Discounts are 50 percent at all other times. Residents […]

One in three teens will experience some form of dating abuse, according to the Department of Education. Reducing this statistic is the focus of the tenth annual “Choose Respect Montgomery Healthy Teen Dating Conference” on April 7 at Richard Montgomery High School from 12:30 to 5 p.m. The event will feature an opening session hosted […]

Maryland ranked fourth in a study that looked at innovation in the 50 states and the District of Columbia. The finance website, WalletHub.com, ranked Washington state (#2),  the District of Columbia (#3), and Colorado (#5), in the top five most innovative states. The number one ranked state on the list is Massachusetts. Maryland also ranked […]

Residents with library cards from Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) now have access to stream full-length concerts and music documentaries. “Music fans will be able to see their favorite performers in concert and watch great music documentaries whenever they wish,” said Anita Vassallo, acting director of  MCPL. So how does it work? MCPL has a collection […]

Family and friends of Dr. Michael J. Doran gathered Feb. 28 at Wootton High to dedicate the school auditorium in his name. After serving as principal of the Rockville high school for 12 years, Doran passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 19, 2015. Family members spoke at the dedication. Doran’s son Sam noted that his father […]

Anqoinette Crosby hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week with news and information for Montgomery County. This episode includes video on: County officials unveiled a new early childcare and education initiative; County officials warn residents about carbon monoxide poisoning and explain how an upcoming law could save lives; Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman talks about […]

Mariana Cordier hosts the latest episode of Montgomery Week in Review. Guests include Elaine Apter, Brad Stewart, Shirley Brandman, and Henry Hailstock. Cordier and the panel discuss numerous topics during the show. Those topics include: Elaine Apter discusses the League of Women Voters’ position on redistricting. Next Brad Stewart talks about Montgomery College’s legislative priorities […]