Montgomery Community Media

Police are investigating an arson and vandalism incident involving a traffic camera in Rockville. According to police, the incident occurred between 11:45 p.m. and midnight on July 17 along the 400 block of Hurley Avenue near Wootton Mill Park. Arson Investigation: on July 17, 2020 vandalism to a traffic camera 400blk Hurley Ave, IAO Wootton […]

Black Lives Matter protestors gathered in Gaithersburg July 23 demanding justice for Breonna Taylor, Elijah McClain and other victims of police brutality. MyMCMedia covered the protest on social media. Here are some visuals: Passing Brown Station Elementary School. @mymcmedia pic.twitter.com/t9CU5O5ST9 — Maryam Shahzad (@maryam_mcm) July 23, 2020 Protestors are escorted by a police car. “No […]

Two Maryland companies are partnering to manufacture  a potential vaccine candidate for COVID-19. Gaithersburg-based Altimmune, a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company and Vigene Biosciences, a Rockville-based biotechnology company, announced the partnership in a press release July 22. The vaccine, known as AdCOVID (TM), works to block infection by stimulating antibodies in the nasal cavity and can […]

Small businesses that have updated their establishments to adhere to safety protocols could be eligible for a grant program slated to launch July 29. The $14 million initiative, formally known as the ‘Reopen Montgomery’ Small Business Grant Program, will offer subsidies of $5,000 or less to cover reopening costs incurred to comply with health and […]

Registration is now open for outdoor summer programs through Montgomery County Recreation. The programs, scheduled to begin August 1, include sports, dance, exercise and wellness classes targeted to a range of ages and skill levels. We’re offering outdoor programs and classes to promote active and healthy lifestyles this summer. Register now for our outdoor programs, […]

Metro will add more bus routes, train schedules and 15 additional service hours per week beginning Aug. 16. The service extension, a part of the Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority’s recovery plan, aims to provide more transit options for the region amid the pandemic. Extended service will restore many lines and routes to pre-COVID availability. Metrobus will […]

Some environmental activist groups, including the Maryland Sierra Club and National Parks Conservation Association, have expressed concerns with the beltway expansion environmental impact report released in June. The state is offering a 90-day period for anyone to review the document, released by the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration and Federal Highway Administration. Some activists […]

ALDI is coming to Montgomery Village in Gaithersburg. As of July 16, an ALDI sign was posted on the storefront located in the Montgomery Village Shopping Center next to Big Lots. While the company does not have a projected opening date, they are hiring future employees for the location said Jeff Baehr, the company’s Frederick […]

Bonchon Chicken, a South Korean-based international fried chicken restaurant, opened a location in Gaithersburg July 13. The store operates more than 350 locations worldwide, including 100 stores across the United States. This will be the company’s fifth location in Maryland alone. “We are excited that Bonchon continues to grow in popularity across MD and the […]

Chipotle is bringing more jobs to Montgomery County. The fast-casual Mexican grill announced Thursday that they will hire approximately 10,000 new workers nationwide over the next few months to accommodate brand growth amid COVID-19. At least 50 positions will open in Montgomery County alone, said Erin Wolford, Chipotle’s senior director of external communications. New positions […]