Montgomery Community Media

Lorna Virgili hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week with news and information for Montgomery County. This episode includes video on: A conversation with retiring Police Chief Tom Manger about his decision to retire; The county’s new Chief Administrative Officer, Andrew Kleine, talks with us on the county’s Spanish language radio show; Council President Nancy Navarro […]

Today is Friday, Feb. 8. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Tax-Free Week: Comptroller Peter Franchot will be at Nolan’s Apache Appliance in Aspen Hill at 11:15 a.m. to highlight Shop Maryland Energy weekend, when shoppers can get a break on the state’s 6 percent sales tax on qualifying Energy Star products. […]

Mariana Cordier hosts the latest episode of Montgomery Week in Review. Guests include Phil Andrews, Stuart Rosenthal, Jane de Winter, and David Rodich. Cordier and the panel discuss the following: The State’s Attorney’s work to prevent cyberbullying with Phil Andrews. Avoiding scams as explained in the February issue of The Beacon with editor and publisher […]

Today is Thursday, Feb. 7. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Planning Board Meets: The Planning Board meets today and among other things, will review the capital improvement budget recommendations. The meeting agenda may be found, here. Watch the meeting live, here. 2. Council Committee Business:  The Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee meets at 9:30 […]

February is Black History Month, a time to recognize the contributions African Americans have made to our nation throughout its history. Several Montgomery County organizations have planned events, see our event guide for details. Here are some additional suggestions for arts and entertainment around the county this weekend.   Friday, Feb. 8 Christian Sands:  Five-time Grammy nominee, […]

Anqoinette Crosby hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week with news and information for Montgomery County. This episode includes video on: Montgomery County Police Chief Thomas Manger is retiring in April; A new Veterans Administration community clinic opens in Gaithersburg; Rainbow Place in Rockville provides shelter for women in need; The county offers free tax […]

Happy February! Here are five things to know Friday, Feb. 1, in Montgomery County. 1. National Wear Red Day: February is American Heart Month and everyone is encouraged to wear red to raise awareness about heart disease. 2. Council Business: The Montgomery County Council is on retreat Friday morning and then has a lunch meeting with […]

Fred Evans hosts the latest episode of Montgomery Week in Review. Guests include Scott Fosler, Kathleen Knolhoff, Ellie Shutak, and Elaine Apter. Evans and the panel discuss the following: Montgomery County’s agricultural reserve with Scott Fosler. CCI Health and Wellness Services with Kathleen Knolhoff. Manna Food Center recently waived income requirements to help families struggling due […]

Registration is now open for the annual Maryland Civil Rights Education Freedom Experience bus tour. The tour is hosted by the Montgomery County Office of Human Rights, in collaboration with the Montgomery County Public Libraries, the African American Employees Association, the Lincoln Park Historical Foundation and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. The tour is available […]

Here are five things to know Thursday, Jan. 31, in Montgomery County. 1. Planning Board Meets: The Planning Board meets today and the meeting agenda may be found, here. Watch the meeting live, here. 2. Budget Forum: County Executive Marc Elrich is hosting another FY20 Operating Budget Forum at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown. The event is open […]