Montgomery Community Media

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory from now until 11 a.m. for up to an inch of snow in Montgomery County. Any snow accumulation may cause slick roadways and sidewalks, according to the advisory. Winter Weather Advisory N&W of immediate DC/Baltimore areas for up to an inch of snow until 11 […]

A house fire on Monday evening in Layhill caused an estimated $300,000 in damages and displaced two people, according to a Montgomery County fire official. Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson Pete Piringer said the fire on Turnmore Road was accidental and sparked by misplaced fireplace ashes in the garage. According to Piringer, dozens of firefighters […]

Hundreds of people were evacuated from a Jewish Community Center today after a bomb threat was received around noon at the Bender JCC of Greater Washington on Montrose Road in Rockville. CEO Michael Feinstein said the caller was a woman who stated there was a bomb in the building. According to Feinstein, it was unclear […]

Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman wants to know more about the condition of the CSX bridge, which crosses Quince Orchard Road. In a Jan. 3rd letter addressed to Brian Hammock at CSX transportation, Ashman requests information about the latest inspection of the bridge. “A significant amount of rust is evident on the bridge bringing into question […]

Here are five things to know today, Jan. 9, in Montgomery County: 1. Bundle up! It’s going to be a cold Monday. The National Weather Service predicts high temps to be near 30 degrees. 2. Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Governor Larry Hogan is scheduled to present a proclamation at 11 a.m. at […]

Want to get to know your local police officer? Rockville police officers will meet with residents at an event entitled, “Coffee with a Cop” on Jan. 9. Residents can chat informally with the officers from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Coffee Republic, 801 Pleasant Drive, in the King Farm Village Center. According to a […]

Ride On is making changes to 18 bus routes, effective Jan. 8. According to a Montgomery County news release, most of the changes modify the bus schedule to more accurately reflect the time it takes for a bus to run its route based on traffic and other conditions. The following routes are being updated: 5, 8, […]

A light dusting of snow fell across Montgomery County on Saturday morning as temperatures fell to well below freezing. Below are some photos of the wintry weather:

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow. The advisory is in effect from 3 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. According to the advisory, some portions of Montgomery County may see between one and three inches of snow. A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow may cause travel […]

State Highway Administration crews are preparing for a coastal winter storm that is expected to impact southern Maryland and the Eastern Shore this weekend. According to an SHA news release, crews are pre-treating roads before the snow arrives. “The coastal storm is forecasted to impact areas south and east in our State, but we are […]