Montgomery Community Media

Fall foliage in Montgomery County is currently in the midpoint range, but nearing its peak, according to this week’s Fall Foliage Report by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. “The spectrum of autumnal colors is quickly emerging in full splendor in Montgomery County,” Seasonal Ranger Ryan Keller for Seneca Creek State Park reported. Maples, hickories, […]

Two Montgomery County councilmembers said they planned to introduce a bill in the next six weeks that would dismantle the school resource officer program. Under this program, police departments in the county place officers in the schools and allow them to respond to school-based incidents. Councilmembers Will Jawando and Hans Riemer attended a MoCo Defund […]

The Montgomery College Foundation received a $500,000 gift from Westat in support of the Presidential Scholars Program, according to a Montgomery College press release published Thursday, Oct. 15. Westat is a Rockville-based professional services corporation that provides innovative professional services that help clients improve outcomes in health, education, social policy, and transportation. “In a pivotal […]

Two vehicles collided Thursday at the intersection of Spencerville Road and Santini Road in Burtonsville around 6:30 p.m., according to a tweet by Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer. Piringer said one of the drivers was pinned inside their vehicle for almost 15 minutes while rescue service personnel attempted to take […]

Famed Jaleo restaurant’s Bethesda location went dark this May because of the pandemic, but it will reopen in the spring of 2021 as a new concept called the Spanish Diner. Renowned chef and humanitarian José Andrés said the location will now serve “comfort food” and will be open all day for breakfast, lunch and dinner, […]

A food and nutrition services staff member at Northwood High School has tested positive for COVID-19, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) reported in a press release on Friday. The employee working with meal distribution from the school last worked at the Northwood distribution site on Thursday, Oct. 8. The staff member wore masks and gloves—consistent […]

Strathmore’s campus-wide outdoor nighttime exhibit “Monuments: Creative Forces” is now open through Oct. 25. The exhibit by Australian artist Craig Walsh honors six artists whose work and artistic endeavors have impacted Montgomery County’s community, according to the press release. “We’re thrilled to be able to honor and celebrate the way these artists are impacting the […]

All 536 Regal Cinemas in the United States will be temporarily suspending their operations as of Thursday, Oct. 8, the parent company Cineworld announced Monday in a press release. According to the press release, Cineworld cannot consider providing strong commercial films in their theaters “against the backdrop of COVID-19.” Major U.S. markets, like New York, […]

After 35 years of business, the longtime Bethesda fixture Flanagan’s Harp & Fiddle officially closed its doors Wednesday. Owners Stephen and Jenny Nugent told WJLA in a Sept. 2 segment that the restaurant closed due to challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic. By the time Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich eased phase 2 restrictions on live music in […]

Westfield Montgomery Mall announced on Instagram that its new LEGO store officially opened Friday. To celebrate its opening, Westfield Montgomery is doing a giveaway on its Instagram page. The prizes are a $250 LEGO gift card and an exclusive Bethesda location LEGO set and reusable tote bag. This will be the first LEGO Store in […]