Montgomery Community Media

Rain today with a high of 47 degrees, check out the weather forecast. Today is Monday, March 23 and here are five things you need to know in Montgomery County: 1. Coronavirus Telephone Town Hall:  Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) will host a telephone town hall with Montgomery, Frederick, and Carroll County public health experts to answer […]

Schools are currently closed in Maryland for two weeks, from March 12 -16,  to reduce the spread of coronavirus disease. Friday was the end of the first week and Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Jack Smith sent a message to the school community with answers to common questions and information on expanded meal service, […]

The Maryland Health Department (MDH) released the latest number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Maryland Saturday morning. There are currently 190 cases confirmed in Maryland, 68 patients live in Montgomery County.  Therefore 36% of COVID-19 patients in Maryland live in Montgomery County. The MDH recently started to provide a breakdown of the numbers by […]

Gov. Larry Hogan announced the second coronavirus-related death in Maryland Friday evening. The patient was a Baltimore County resident in his sixties who suffered from underlying medical conditions. Hogan said in a statement: “A second Marylander has lost his life as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. On behalf of our entire state, we send […]

People Self-isolating due to COVID-19 have new way to enjoy the Tidal Basin cherry trees DC’s cherry blossom trees are now in peak bloom through the weekend and the weather is expected to be mild. Normally this would be a wonderful time to visit the Tidal Basin and enjoy the beauty of the cherry trees. […]

Rockville City Police Department has made operational changes in response to the coronavirus emergency. The changes will allow city police to continue serving the city while protecting the health and safety of the community and police employees. Effective Friday, administrative offices at the police station located at 2 W. Montgomery Ave., are closed to the […]

Cloudy early with a high temperature of 78 degrees and isolated showers or thunderstorms in the afternoon, check out the weather forecast. Here are five things to know for March 20 in Montgomery County: 1. Coronavirus Latest: Click here to see the latest coronavirus news updates in Montgomery County. 2. Walter Johnson High School Fundraiser:  […]

Are you wondering how to help members of the community during the coronavirus public health emergency in Montgomery County? The Montgomery County Volunteer Center website is a resource for connecting volunteers and nonprofits. A new option “Volunteer Response to COVID-19” is now available where people can see any current requests for volunteers and donations. Montgomery […]

With all arts and entertainment venues currently closed in response to the coronavirus emergency, we decided to try and share virtual entertainment and a few great videos from Takoma Park City TV. Strathmore is working to provide a virtual guided tour of their current art exhibitions online. Here’s our guide to arts and entertainment in […]

Wednesday evening, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) shared decisions and updates related to the coronavirus public health emergency that currently has schools closed. Highlights include: Spring break will not be used to make-up school days missed during the March emergency closure. The meal service for students is expanding to include dinner and two new locations […]