Montgomery Community Media

Here are five things to know today, Aug. 14, in Montgomery County: 1. One-of-a-Kind Art Project: The Kentlands Mansion has an unusual public art project from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participants will outline and paint their hands to help create the city’s tree logo and paint a picture or message on rocks to place […]

Here are five things to know today, Aug. 11, in Montgomery County: 1. Fair Day: The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair opens at 3 p.m. at the fairgrounds in Gaithersburg. Check out our Weekend Planner for more events happening around the county.   2. On Your Mark: Now is the time to register for the 24th […]

Here are five things to know today, Aug. 10, in Montgomery County: 1. Flower Branch Apartments Vigil: Today is the one year anniversary of the fatal explosion and fire at the Flower Branch Apartments in Silver Spring.  An 8 p.m. vigil is planned to celebrate the resilience of the community. 2. School’s Out Again: Montgomery County […]

Here are five things to know today, Aug. 9, in Montgomery County: 1. One Year Later: This week marks the first anniversary of the Flower Branch Apartments fire in Silver Spring. See Phyllis Armstrong’s thought-provoking piece on the lessons learned from the catastrophic natural gas explosion. 2. The Sky Is Falling: Gaithersburg’s Observatory Park and […]

Here are five things to know today, Aug. 8, in Montgomery County: 1. Inoculations, the In Thing: The Montgomery County Health and Human Services Department is offering free vaccinations this week for children entering seventh grade. Days, places and times are listed here. 2. Environmentally Speaking: Gaithersburg’s Environment Committee meets at 7 p.m. with a […]

Here are five things to know today, Aug. 7, in Montgomery County: 1. Rainy Day: Stay weather alert. The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for portions of Montgomery County beginning at noon. Flash #Flood Watch has been issued. 1-1.5″ expected on average, localized 3″+ totals possible. Urban areas most susceptible. pic.twitter.com/FP3WgQgerB […]

Here are five things to know today, Aug. 3, in Montgomery County: 1. Minimum Wage: County Executive Ike Leggett described a new report about the impacts of a $15 an hour minimum wage as “sobering.” The County Council is scheduled to discuss the report on Sept. 19. 2. On the Campaign Trail: David Trone, the founder […]

Here are five things to know today, July 31, in Montgomery County: 1. School’s in Session: School board, that is. The Montgomery County Board of Education meets at 6 p.m. Here’s the agenda. 2. Stormwater Maintenance: The Gaithersburg Mayor and Council will discuss stormwater maintenance responsibilities. They meet at 7:30 p.m. 3. Planning Ahead: National […]

Here are five things to know today, July 28, in Montgomery County: 1. GOALLLLLLL!: Soccer 4 Change soccer clinic runs from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Nancy H Dacek – North Potomac Community Recreation Center 13850 Travilah Road, Rockville. 2. Buy Local: The Buy Local Challenge ends today. The challenge encourages Marylanders to […]

Here are five things to know today, July 27, in Montgomery County: 1. Cream and Sugar? Enjoy some java with the Germantown District commander and other police officers at the Germantown Panera, 19965 Century Blvd. The event goes from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. 2. New Office? “For 3 Sisters,” created to raise awareness and […]