Montgomery Community Media

Rockville’s City Council voted unanimously on Monday to recognize Juneteenth as a citywide holiday. Juneteenth is a commemoration of the Union army arriving in Texas to emancipate slaves on June 19, 1865. The resolution approved by the Council and Mayor says that “the City will mark this date with special events and celebrations to encourage […]

During a county council virtual meeting on Tuesday, County Councilmember Will Jawando paid tribute to the life of civil rights icon and former U.S. Representative John Lewis (D-Ga). Lewis succumbed to pancreatic cancer on July 17. He was 80. Many local leaders continue to pay homage to Lewis’ legacy. Honored and respected as the conscience of […]

Gaithersburg City Council voted July 20 to prohibit any rental increases during Maryland’s state of emergency and for an additional 90 days following it due to the global pandemic. After that, landlords then would be able to send notices of rent increases that could take effect in 60 days. This emergency ordinance, that was approved […]

Representative John Lewis (D-Ga) died Friday, July 17 of pancreatic cancer leaving behind a powerful legacy as one of the game-changers in American Civil Rights history. Lewis was one of the organizers of the 1963 March on Washington and spoke – at the age of 23 – to the huge crowd on the Mall shortly […]

Tanisha Briley is the new City of Gaithersburg manager. She was was appointed unanimously by members of the city council during its July 20 meeting. She replaces Tony Tomasello, who retired in May after 24 years with the city. Briley, who was the city manager of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, will begin work on Sept. 14. https://www.instagram.com/p/CC4eTAVDPop/ […]

La organización comunitaria CASA planea enviar al Gobernador de Maryland Larry Hogan una petición para detener los desalojos masivos. En la página web de CASA, la petición dice que: “mientras continuamos luchando por estas soluciones de alivio de vivienda de sentido común para inquilinos en el estado, únanse a nosotros para pedirle al gobernador Hogan […]

Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. On this week’s show, Aiken and the panel discuss: Forty-two percent of parents want the public schools to reopen with students returning to the classroom in the fall A referendum on changing the county charter regarding the Montgomery County Council set to be introduced Bombshell […]

The Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association and Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland announced the delay of fall sports. In a statement released on Friday, the two governing bodies of private school sports in Maryland said that fall practices will not begin until at least September 1. “At this time, we anticipate that league play will commence […]

Some Monday appointments for free COVID-19 testing had to be rescheduled due to extreme heat. Montgomery County health officials say residents who initially had appointments from 11:00 a.m. to noon at the Germantown location will be contacted and given an alternative appointment scheduled for another day and location. The drive-thru clinic is open from 8 […]

With temperatures hitting the high 90’s this weekend, many residents might consider going for a dip to cool off at a local pool. Seven of Montgomery County Recreation’s outdoor pools and three indoor aquatic centers are open across the county. Before you head out, there are a few things to be aware of now that […]