Montgomery Community Media

Cloudy early with a high temperature of 71 degrees, check out the weather forecast. Here’s your Friday the 13th edition of the five things you need to know in Montgomery County: 1. Maryland Public Health Emergency:   Gov. Larry Hogan announced sweeping changes in response to the state’s first case of the coronavirus spreading within the community […]

More than 19,000 people have signed a petition calling for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) to take steps to prevent the spread of the virus and to protect students and teachers. The petition on change.org was created March 8 in response to concerns that students from Wootton High School and Frost Middle School volunteered at […]

Update, March 12, 2:10 p.m.: County Executive Marc Elrich will hold a news conference to announce the latest coronavirus developments at 6 p.m. instead of 3 p.m. Thursday. The news conference will livestream on Facebook and the county’s website. Update, March 12: County Executive Marc Elrich will hold a news conference to announce the latest coronavirus […]

Montgomery County Public Schools provided an update Wednesday about how the coronavirus outbreak affects the community and school operations. According to a letter from MCPS, schools remain open at this time. MCPS reminds the public that decisions about school closures during a public health crisis are made by the Montgomery County Department of Health and […]

Update, March 13: Check before you go to any shows this weekend. Since Governor Hogan’s announcement Thursday regarding the coronavirus pandemic, many shows, particularly those at larger venues have been canceled. Here’s our guide to arts and entertainment in Montgomery County, March 11-15. Christian Douglas:  Christian Douglas’ original music carries pop, jazz, and soul influence, […]

Student musicians from across Maryland were planning to participate in the All State Music Festival this weekend, but the organization that coordinates the festival canceled it due to the spread of coronavirus. The Maryland Music Educators Association (MMEA) announced Monday that all events for March 13-15 are canceled. MMEA is an association for school music […]

The Montgomery County Council has issued a proclamation recognizing the Maryland Bobcats soccer team on their national championship. The Maryland Bobcats became the United Premier Soccer League national champions with their win against the Santa Ana winds FC 3-1 Feb. 10 in Miami. The league was formed in 2011 and currently includes more than 300 […]

Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) talked with Dr. Travis Gayles, Montgomery County health officer, Monday about the coronavirus situation. In a effort to keep residents informed, Dr. Gayles answered Raskin’s questions during a 19 minute long Facebook livestream. Watch a video of their discussion below:   What are the basic precautions people need to take to […]

A Prince George’s County man won the lottery and became $50,000 richer. The Beltsville resident and father of two brides-to-be stopped by the Wayside Farm Market, located at 11790 Cherry Hill Road in Silver Spring, and bought his winning lottery ticket, a $10 50x The Cash scratch-off ticket. The unnamed winner knows how he will […]

Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for March 9. 1. Coronavirus Updates:  Governor Hogan announced Sunday that two more Maryland residents tested positive for coronavirus; both residents contracted the virus while traveling overseas. County schools announce they are open today despite misinformation on social media. Gov. Hogan and NIH NIAID Director Dr. […]