Montgomery Community Media

The Montgomery County Council recently received a briefing from officials at Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) about the latest efforts to reduce class size and to close the achievement gap. CCM’s Susan Kenedy reports. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

 Five things to know today, Oct. 10, in Montgomery County: 1. It’s Fire Prevention Week and firefighters are asking you to take ten on Oct. 10 to check your smoke alarms. 2. All Montgomery County public libraries are closed today for staff development and training. 3. The Montgomery County Board of Education meets today, and two […]

It was a beautiful fall day for the 25th annual Oktoberfest at the Kentlands community in the city of Gaithersburg. Thousands of people attended the popular festival on Oct. 9, which included food, live music, roaming entertainment, a business expo, horse-drawn hay rides, and so much more. The festival covered the Kentlands Village Green, the […]

President Barack Obama has ordered the U.S. flag to be flown at half staff from sunrise to sunset on Oct. 9 in honor of the National Firefighters Memorial Service. As a matter of protocol, the Maryland flag will be lowered to half staff as well because no flag may fly higher than the United States […]

UPDATED In a warehouse off Dover Road in Rockville, dozens of Montgomery County fire and rescue crews checked in and packed up as they prepared to head south to help with the Hurricane Matthew response. These men and women are part of Maryland Task Force 1, an Urban Search and Rescue Team activated by FEMA […]

Here’s a look at five things to know today, Oct. 7, in Montgomery County: 1. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has ordered the state flag to half staff in honor of a U.S. Army Special Forces Soldier from Takoma Park who was killed while on patrol in Afghanistan this week. 2. FEMA has activated a team of […]

Election Day is Nov. 8th. Find out what you need to know before going to the polls in this report, below: Visit the Board of Elections website for more information.

It’s that time of year when deer are often wandering into local roadways as they look for food or mates. Last year, there were 1,965 deer-vehicle collisions reported on roadways in Montgomery County. This fall, officials with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources are reminding motorists to stay alert for deer and other wildlife as […]

Five things to know today, Oct. 6, in Montgomery County: 1. Watch out for the deer! This fall weather is the time of year when deer are mating and that means they are on the move. The Department of Natural Resources has posted some tips on its website to help you avoid a deer-vehicle collision on local […]

Employees at the Board of Elections offices are busy prepping for the Presidential General Election. Early voting takes place from Oct. 27 – Nov. 3 at ten locations in Montgomery County, and Election Day is Nov. 8. Marjorie Roher, the spokesperson for the Board of Elections, said the Official Voter Guide and Sample Ballot is […]