Montgomery Community Media

The Northwest High School community is meeting tonight to discuss a proposal to place a telecommunications antenna on the school’s roof. According to a notice on the NWHS PTSA page, representatives from Montgomery County Public Schools and T-Mobile will be providing more information about the cell antenna proposal. MCPS spokesperson Gboyinde Onijala said these types […]

Here are five things to know today, July 18, in Montgomery County: 1. On the Agenda: The Montgomery County Council meets today and on the agenda is a resolution to oppose a new Potomac River bridge crossing, a briefing on the Viva White Oak Project, several public hearings (performance animal violations, roadway maintenance, public campaign […]

Make no doubt about it, State Senator Cheryl Kagan, a Democrat, loves representing District 17 residents in Annapolis. “I am honored to represent the residents of Gaithersburg and Rockville,” she said in an interview Monday. But she’s also considering some other options in 2018, including the race for Montgomery County executive. Over the last few […]

Over 3,200 Pepco customers are without power in the Gaithersburg area after strong storms swept thru the area. Pepco spokesperson Marcus Beal said Pepco crews are on the scene and restoration is expected before 7 p.m. He said both outages are in the Gaithersburg area near Midcounty Highway.  

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning until 7:15 p.m. for portions of Montgomery County. According to the warning, thunderstorms are producing heavy rain across the area. Up to three inches have already fallen and more rain is expected. The locations that may experience flooding are Germantown, Gaithersburg, Olney, Montgomery Village, Redland, […]

Here are five things to know today, July 17, in Montgomery County: 1. Free School Supplies: Families and representatives from nonprofits can pick up free school supplies at the annual Drive for Supplies celebration beginning at 9 a.m. at Richard Montgomery High School in Rockville. 2. Gangs and Crime: The Montgomery County Council’s Public Safety Committee meets at 10 […]

U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin went live on Facebook from the backseat of a car with U.S. Rep. John Delaney on Thursday afternoon as the two Democrats fielded some questions about their first job, their first album, Elton John, food, and people they would like to meet. At the beginning of the video, Raskin said he […]

Here are five things to know today, July 14, in Montgomery County: 1. A Scorcher: Another hot and humid day is on tap in Montgomery County, according to the National Weather Service. 2. Public Safety Awards: The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce Public Safety Awards breakfast takes place at the Montgomery County Agricultural Center. This annual […]

Former Montgomery County Councilmember Valerie Ervin is looking forward to the 2018 Gubernatorial Primary Election next year. Ervin, now a senior adviser for the Working Families Party, said she thinks the Montgomery County Council race is going to be exciting because of the growing number of candidates in the at-large race. She said the public […]

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Montgomery County, effective from noon – 8 p.m., Thursday. Temperatures are expected to be in the mid-to-upper 90s, with a heat index around 105 degrees. According to the NWS, a heat advisory means that a period of high temperatures is expected. The combination of high […]