Montgomery Community Media

The county council is calling for applications to fill three seats on the Public Election Fund Committee by 5 p.m. on April 12. One of the vacancies is due to a resignation on the committee, thus the selected applicant will serve only a partial term. The other two seats are newly created positions as a […]

Ensemble, a digital food hall, from the owner of Ted’s Bulletin, opened in Bethesda on Wednesday. The concept of a  “digital food hall” is that all food is only available for pickup or delivery, and must be ordered through the Ensemble mobile app. The idea derived from the contactless world society has grown accustomed to […]

Beginning March 22, Krispy Kreme shops around the country are offering one free original glazed doughnut to anyone who has received the COVID-19 vaccine. To get your free treat, you simply have to show your vaccination card. The only Krispy Kreme in Montgomery County is located on Shady Grove Road in the Fallsgrove Village Shopping […]

Receiving the COVID-19 vaccine has become a source for bragging rights, however posting a picture of the actual card on social media poses security risks. A vaccination card includes personal information including date of birth, date of vaccine and location of vaccine which can be used to steal your identity. Personal information can help a […]

The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) is asking for patience and understanding in response to high call volumes and wait times. MDTA has seen a mass uptick in calls since it resumed mailing notices of toll due following a pause from March to October 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Notices of toll due are mailed to […]

Novavax confirmed high levels of vaccine efficacy against both original and variant COVID-19 strains in recent United Kingdom and South Africa trials. In a press release Thursday, the Gaithersburg-based drug company said its vaccine has shown to provide 100% protection against severe disease, including hospitalizations and deaths. In a Phase 3 trial, Novavax reported a […]

Daylight Saving Time (DST) is prompting Montgomery County Parks to increase the hours residents can enjoy car-free streets. The change takes place on Sunday. The new hours for these roads, which include sections of Beach Drive and Sligo Creek Parkway, will be Friday 9 a.m. to Sunday 6 p.m. This is an extension of two […]

The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection is calling for proposals for the 2021 virtual energy summit. The deadline to submit an education session idea is March 12. The theme of this year’s summit is “Resiliency, from Building to Community” which will take place from May 4 to May 6. The annual event has been […]

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) released a community update on travel recommendations on Monday. New travel guidelines have been issued as in-person instruction has resumed, and students and staff have begun to share a space again. The county’s spring break is the week of March 29, an opportunity for many to travel. According to the […]

Supplies are being collected for 1,000 Easter baskets at the Upcounty Consolidation Hub located at the BlackRock Center for the Arts, located in the rear parking lot of 12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown. Donations will be taken until April 1. Community members can contribute by making online donations, purchasing items on the Upcounty Hub’s Amazon […]