Montgomery Community Media

Kim Jones and Gabrielle Nash are the co-hosts for this episode of Studio 501c3, a show that focuses on the nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County working to build supportive communities every day. This episode features Adrienne Clancy, the founder and artistic director of ClancyWorks Dance Company. This Silver Spring nonprofit, founded in 2001, uses the arts to […]

The Montgomery County Council has unanimously approved a $250,000 special appropriation to provide grants to businesses and non-profit organizations that incurred teleworking costs to retain employees during the public health crisis. Councilmember Friedson, who is a member of the Planning Housing and Economic Development Committee, spearheaded this appropriation which was sponsored by the entire Council. […]

Hucker continues a series of weekly virtual town hall meetings Montgomery County Council Vice President Tom Hucker continues his series of weekly townhalls with an event focusing on issues faced by renters Monday at 7 p.m. Speakers this evening include: Dr. James Bridgers, Deputy Health Officer; Jheanelle Wilkins, State Delegate; Nigam Aseem, Director of Department […]

Cover your outdoor plants. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a freeze warning for Montgomery County. The freeze warning is in effect from 2 until 8 a.m. Wednesday morning. The overnight temperature is expected to drop below 32 degrees. Freeze conditions can possibly kill crops and outdoor plants, as well as damage unprotected outdoor […]

Kim Jones and Gabrielle Nash are the co-hosts for this episode of Studio 501c3, a show that focuses on the nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County working to build supportive communities every day. This episode features Susie Sinclair-Smith, the executive director for the nonprofit Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless (MCCH). MCCH provides solutions to homelessness that help ensure […]

Veterans in the metropolitan area who think they have been infected with the coronavirus should be aware that the VA Medical Center’s Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Gaithersburg and the DC VA Medical Center in Northwest Washington are currently operating during the health crisis. Both organizations can help veterans according to a statement from the […]

The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for portions of Montgomery County until 5 p.m. Monday. According to the warning, up to two inches of rain fell Monday morning, with additional rain of 1-2 inches expected during the afternoon. Creeks and streams in the area may flood Monday afternoon. Specifically, Rock Creek from […]

Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles announced Thursday that shoppers are required to wear masks or face coverings in grocery stores, pharmacies, and large retail stores, such as Costco or Sam’s Club. This will take effect starting Monday, April 13. Retailers are required to limit the number of shoppers in the store at a […]

The Germantown Transit Center and Aircraft Drive between Century Blvd and Route 118 will be closed for two weeks from Sunday, April 5 until Sunday, April 19. The County plans to repave Aircraft Drive during this timeframe. The transportation department rated Aircraft Drive’s pavement as poor to fair during their annual county-wide road survey. Five […]

Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) still have a lot to offer while the branches are closed due to the coronavirus public health emergency. These services include easier access to some library resources as well as virtual programming opportunities for all ages. Residents who do not currently have a library card can sign up online for […]