Montgomery Community Media

It’s Thursday, Sept. 3 and here are five things for you to know today: 1.  Free Coronavirus Testing: Montgomery County’s free coronavirus testing clinic runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the White Oak Community Recreation Center and the Silver Spring Civic Building from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. today. Click here for more details. […]

It’s Wednesday, Sept. 2 and here are five things for you to know today: 1. Virtual Briefing: Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles and Emergency Management and Homeland Security Director Dr. Earl Stoddard will hold a virtual media briefing at 12:30 p.m. Residents can watch the briefing on Facebook Live and […]

July is here! Yes, we’re serious, even though it is International Joke Day. 1. Minimum Wage Increase: The minimum wage in Montgomery County increases today to $14 for large employers, $13.25 for mid-sized employers and $13 for small employers. Please see updated minimum wage graphic. The minimum wage will rise in the County on July […]

It’s Friday, Dec. 14, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Elrich Listening Tour: County Executive Marc Elrich’s listening tour will make three more stops; his next session takes place Saturday, Dec. 15 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School. 2. Montgomery Talk:  For the second edition of the new […]

It’s Thursday, Dec. 13, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Planning Meeting: The Planning Board meets today and has their final work session on the Veirs Mill Corridor Master Plan, as well as other items. The meeting agenda may be found, here. 2. Takoma Park Police Active Shooter Training: The police will be conducting active shooter […]

It’s Wednesday, Dec. 12., Christmas is in 13 days, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Wondering what to do about PSAT scores?: Aaron Golumbfskie, the education director at PrepMatters is answering PSAT questions to help parents and students understand what kind of testing they need to focus on when it comes to […]

It’s Tuesday, Dec. 11., Christmas is in 14 days, and here’s five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Elrich Listening Session: Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is hosting a listening session from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Poolesville High School. Watch the session live, here. 2. Toy Drive: The Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department is hosting an […]

It’s Friday, Dec. 7, and here are five things to know. 1. Minority Legislative Breakfast: African American, Asian, and Hispanic business leaders meet with elected officials to discuss legislative issues that have an impact on the minority business community of Montgomery County. 2. Museum After Hours: The Gaithersburg Community Museum’s new after hours program combines […]

It’s Thursday, Dec. 6, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. MCM’s December Small Business Network: Host Kelly Leonard moderates a panel of small business leaders this morning at MCM’s studios. If you did not get a chance to register, just arrive by 8 or 8:30 to register at the door. 2. […]

It’s Wednesday, Dec. 5, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Hanukkah Block Party: Shaare Torah and Shaare Torah Early Childhood Center are hosting a number of block parties in different Montgomery County neighborhoods to celebrate Hanukkah together. Today the celebration is coming to Main Street in Gaithersburg. Festivities begin at 6 […]