Montgomery Community Media

The Montgomery County Council passed a resolution on Tuesday in support of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ (MWCOG) latest resolution calling for statehood for the District of Columbia. The resolution was first introduced on April 20. The county had originally expressed its formal support for D.C. statehood in February with a resolution spearheaded by […]

Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics for April 20 The Maryland Department of Health reported 80 new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County Tuesday morning. The county’s cumulative case count is 68,945. As of April 18, the county reported that 93 people were hospitalized with COVID-19. Montgomery County recorded one new coronavirus-related fatality Tuesday, bringing the death toll to […]

The City of Rockville will gradually reopen some of its facilities during April in accordance with revised county and state COVID-19 health regulations. Residents will be able to hold small gatherings again at city facilities including parks and the Glenview Mansion and social hall. Also, rehearsal or recording sessions at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre […]

In celebration of Earth Day, families can stroll through Capitol View-Homewood Local Park located at 2929 Edgewood Road in Kensington while following a self-guided adventure with the book, Rainbow Weaver by Linda Elovitz Marshall and illustrated by Elisa Chavarri. Bilingual signs will be posted from April 17 through May 15. This is the fourth outdoors Noyes […]

April 22 marks Earth Day and Montgomery Parks has planned a number of eco-friendly activities and special events throughout the month of April to involve the community in celebrating Earth Month. From online plant sales and Arbor Day seedling giveaways to a GreenFest month-long celebration, Montgomery Parks, as part of the Maryland-National Capital Park and […]

Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics The number of Montgomery County COVID-19 cases is now 2,647, according to numbers released by the Maryland Department of Health Monday morning. Cases increased by 140 in the last 24 hours. The number of deaths in the county due to COVID-19 is 89, an increase of nine since Sunday. The number […]

Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Monday, April 20. 1. Schools Remain Closed Four More Weeks: Governor Larry Hogan and State Superintendent of Schools Karen Salmon announced that Maryland public schools will be closed until May 15 in an effort to combat the spread of COVID-19. The fourth marking period begins […]

Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman announced Friday that the city-wide “American Dirt” book discussion with author Jeanine Cummins has been postponed as a response to the coronavirus pandemic. The discussion was scheduled for March 31 and also featured author Reyna Grande. Cummins’ book was haled with positive reviews and was even selected as Oprah’s Book Club […]

Montgomery County Public Schools provided an update Wednesday about how the coronavirus outbreak affects the community and school operations. According to a letter from MCPS, schools remain open at this time. MCPS reminds the public that decisions about school closures during a public health crisis are made by the Montgomery County Department of Health and […]

Here’s our guide to arts and entertainment in Montgomery County, April 19-22. Glenstone Museum: This museum in Potomac integrates art, architecture, and landscape into a serene and contemplative environment. The museum features post-World War II artworks in more than 234,000 square feet of exhibit space. Admission is free, but reservations are required. Currently, there are no […]