Montgomery Community Media

During a conversation with Comptroller Peter Franchot at a Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce event on Friday morning in North Bethesda, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan did not mince any words when he was asked about the controversy surrounding his executive order mandating a post Labor Day school start. “This is one of the most ridiculous […]

During a recent conversation with Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, a Republican, and Comptroller Peter Franchot, a Democrat, it appeared the two state leaders agree on a lot of state and local issues from a post-Labor Day school start to funding for Metro to liquor control. But one issue they do not agree upon is term […]

A groundbreaking ceremony for the Universities at Shady Grove’s new Biomedical Sciences and Engineering Education Facility was held this week in Rockville. Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett and Maryland Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford were among the officials who attended the ceremony. “Since 2000, USG has brought world-class education, research, and services to citizens, business, and […]

The Montgomery County Board of Elections is preparing for a record voter turnout for the Presidential General Election on Nov. 8. “We have almost 700,000 registered voters in Montgomery County,” said James Shalleck, president of the Board of Elections. “Early voting is essential to keep Election Day moving smooth. So we are hoping there is […]

Gaithersburg officials hosted a “Council in the Communities” meeting on Oct. 19 at Fields Road Elementary School. Dozens of residents from the communities of Shady Grove Village, the Reserve at Crown Pointe, Washingtonian Village and Timberbrook attended the meeting to ask questions and to listen to presentations from city staff about neighborhood services, public safety, […]

The Montgomery County Council has issued a proclamation recognizing the month of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Find out more in this video, below:

Here are five things to know today, Oct. 18, in Montgomery County: 1. Vote 2016: The Presidential General Election is just three weeks away, and today is the deadline to register to vote. Watch this report for five things you need to know before Election Day. 2. On the Agenda: Tonight, the Montgomery County Council […]

At her weekly briefing today, Montgomery County Council President Nancy Floreen announced that she’s introducing a bill at this week’s County Council meeting that would create a new property tax credit for residents who are 65-years-old and who have lived in the same dwelling for at least 40 years. Retired members of the U.S. armed […]

Here are five things to know today, Oct. 17, in Montgomery County: 1. Leaf collection begins in the city of Rockville today. 2. How will you serve? It’s Community Service Week in Montgomery County. 3. Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett and County Councilmembers Roger Berliner and Hans Riemer are scheduled to announce the completion of […]

Do you have unwanted or expired prescription drugs in your medicine cabinet? On Oct. 22nd you can drop off these unneeded prescriptions at police stations across Montgomery County. Find out more in this report, below: Find out more about Drug Take Back Day, here. strong>Drop-off locations in Montgomery County: Chevy Chase Village Police Drug Take […]