Montgomery Community Media

Local business leaders, elected officials, scientists and scholars attended the 2017 BioHealth Capital Region Forum at the campus of MedImmune in Gaithersburg on April 19 and 20th. The forum focuses on the biotechnology cluster in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., which is working collaboratively to become a top three biotech hub in the United States […]

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett and Senator Chris Van Hollen met this week to talk about a variety of issues including, the federal budget and transportation issues. “We were meeting about a whole range of issues important to Montgomery County and Maryland,” Van Hollen said.  “I wanted to get an update from him on what […]

County Executive Ike Leggett will hold a virtual town hall meeting with county residents from 1 – 2 p.m. on April 19. Residents are encouraged to submit questions to Leggett before and during the chat, here. According to a county news release, questions and answers will be posted online. You can peruse past online discussions, […]

Montgomery County police officers have charged a Rockville man with the death of a six-month-old Rockville girl. Police said 35-year-old Kia Divband is charged with second degree murder and two counts of first degree child abuse in the death of Miller “Millie” Lilliston. According to a police account, on April 19, homicide detectives responded to […]

Montgomery County Council President Nancy Floreen introduced legislation to increase the recordation tax to help raise funds for additional school construction and affordable housing. CCM’s Susan Kenedy reports. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

UPDATED Montgomery County Council President Nancy Floreen introduced legislation this week to change the rate of the recordation tax paid when properties are sold or refinanced. According to a Council news release, the tax premium only applies to sales and refinancing above $500,000 and the move will stimulate funding for additional school construction and affordable […]

Here are five things to know today, April 19, in Montgomery County: 1. The Montgomery County Council will receive an update on the Zika virus from the County’s Health Officer, Ulder Tillman. The meeting will take place at the Council office building in Rockville at 10:20 a.m. 2. Early voting continues from 10 a.m. – 8 […]

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) officials are searching for Wootton High School’s next principal and they’re asking for feedback from parents, guardians and students. MCPS’s Office of School Support and Improvement (OSSI) is holding a characteristics meeting tonight with parents at 7 p.m. in the school’s media center. Parents will have the opportunity to share what they believe […]

Wet weather is moving into our area today. In fact, the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a flood watch for Montgomery County from now thru 10 a.m. on Monday morning. According to the NWS advisory, heavy rain will move into the area Sunday and Monday. Rainfall totals are expected around 1.5 inches. Residents may […]

Mongomery County Police Spokesperson Nicole Gamard briefs reporters about the massive search for the missing Hoggle children today in Montgomery County. Watch the briefing here: