Montgomery Community Media

The Board of Public Works appropriated more than $2.3 million to Montgomery County on Wednesday for parks projects. The largest appropriation went to Dewey Local Park in Silver Spring. The Josiah Henson Park also received state funding. The BPW — which consists of Gov. Larry Hogan, Comptroller Peter Franchot and Treasurer Nancy Kopp — approves contracts and […]

The Adventure Theatre Musical Theatre Company (ATMTC) pre-professional program prepares area children in grades 4-12 for college and/or a professional career in the performing arts. Taught by an experienced staff, the program’s curriculum gives students training in singing, dancing, acting, and performance. The Spring semester begins on February 4th. For more information or to register, call […]

The Montgomery County Council sent a letter to President Donald Trump and members of Congress urging them to reopen the government. “As the partial federal government shutdown stretches past the month mark, it is having a dramatically negative fiscal impact on Maryland and Montgomery County,” the letter states. “Every two weeks, federal working families across […]

The Montgomery County Board of Education is seeking nominations from the public for its 22nd Annual Awards for Distinguished Service to Public Education. The awards are sponsored by the Board to recognize and show appreciation to individuals (including students), groups and organizations that have made exemplary contributions to public education in Montgomery County. Nominations will […]

The National Weather Service has put a wind chill advisory into effect for the region, including Montgomery County. Montgomery County has extended the COLD EMERGENCY ALERT until 9 AM on Tue. 1/22. Stay indoors if possible. Wear layers if you must go outside. #MoCo Report cold-related concerns for people & pets to 301-279-8000. Info: https://t.co/SrUlSOrh5N […]

UPDATE: The National Weather Service has canceled the winter weather advisory in central and southeast Montgomery County. The advisory remains in effect in northwest Montgomery County.   The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter weather advisory for Montgomery County. The advisory is in effect from Saturday morning at 10 a.m. through 9 p.m. for central and […]

The Montgomery County Council is expected to receive a briefing on the county’s fiscal plan and expenditures at its next meeting. The overview pulls together key fiscal information provided at different points in the year to provide a contextual framework for council decision-making on the capital and operating budgets. The presentation also will provide information […]

Metro is losing about $400,000 for every business day that the government shutdown continues, Paul Wiedefeld told Democratic senators on Thursday. The shutdown has caused a 16 percent loss in subway ridership and an 8 percent loss in bus ridership, according to the letter from Wiedefeld, the general manager and CEO of the Washington Metropolitan […]

Sue Palka, Montgomery County resident and the dean of Washington DC weather forecasters having spent 33 years at FOX 5, has seen it all when it comes to weather events. This is obviously her busiest time of the year when snow and the threat of snow mean people want and expect accurate information constantly so […]

The Montgomery County Council is accepting applications for membership on the county’s Charter Review Commission. Applications for the four-year appointments are due by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27. The commission researches and evaluates charter issues raised by the county executive, County Council, other government officials and the public. Commission submits its reports no later than […]