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: Executive Marc Elrich hosts the first of five FY20 Operating Budget Forums at the Silver Spring Civic Center; Housing and Community Affairs works to inspect all the units at the Enclave apartment complex in […]

Today is Friday, Jan. 18. Schools are opening on time today. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Furlough Workers Job Fair: Montgomery County Public Schools is holding an employment open house for furloughed federal workers and contractors today from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at 850 Hungerford Drive in Rockville. 2. We Love Weekends:  Not […]

Celebrate the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday at the City of Rockville’s Martin Luther King, Jr Day celebration in the morning or at the Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Tribute & Celebration at Strathmore Monday afternoon. Both events include performances and awards. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day also provides an opportunity to give back to […]

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and Council President Nancy Navarro were the guests of Montgomery Community Media’s Small Business Network (SBN) session on January 17. The event was sold out. Watch the full video from the event below.   .@nancy_navarro said the council has put in place strong tools to help small businesses, but now […]

Today is Thursday, Jan. 17. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. MCM’s January Small Business Network: County Executive Marc Elrich and Council President Nancy Navarro talk with host Kelly Leonard about “Making Montgomery County Business Friendlier” at today’s sold-out event. Watch their discussion via livestream at 9 a.m.: mcmlive.org. 2. County Capital Budget: […]

Thousands of local residents are expected to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and teachings by taking part in Montgomery County’s MLK Day of Service event on Jan. 21. The annual event, organized by the Montgomery County Volunteer Center, takes place from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference […]

Here’s the rundown of what’s open and what’s not in Montgomery County on Martin Luther King, Jr Day, Jan 21: County Offices – closed. Libraries – closed. County Liquor stores – all stores will be open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Recreation – aquatics programs and facilities are open; all other classes and programs are canceled; Administrative office, senior […]

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) officials have announced a two-hour delay Tuesday, Jan. 15  because of weather conditions. An announcement will be made by 7 a.m. if the school system decides to close. According to the MCPS website, bus service will be provided on a two-hour-delayed schedule. Morning prekindergarten, morning half-day Head Start, other morning […]

Montgomery County offers free training on the prescription medication Naloxone that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose. Residents concerned about a friend or family member can register to attend the training to learn about reducing unintentional and life-threatening opioid overdoses. The two-hour training will be offered: Thursday, Jan. 24 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Department […]

Update, Jan. 14: The hypothermia alert for Montgomery County has been extended until 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16. Montgomery County officials issue a hypothermia alert until 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14. Public Safety officials issue a hypothermia alert when forecasted temperatures or wind chill, in at least part of the County fall below 20 degrees. […]