Montgomery Community Media

Ride On bus passengers can help needy families and receive a free bus ride by donating canned or nonperishable food during Ride On’s 32nd annual food drive. The drive, started by a group of bus drivers over 30 years ago, runs from Sunday, April 28, through Saturday, May 4. During the week, food collection bags […]

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has ordered the Maryland state flag to be lowered to half staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday. This is in honor of Maryland Congressman Lawrence Hogan, Sr., the governor’s father, who passed away on April 20th. Governor Hogan will deliver the eulogy for his dad at a funeral mass at […]

spotHere are some of our picks for arts and entertainment this weekend: Art: Strathmore Mansion currently has two exhibits on display through May 21, the 31st Biennial of the Creative Crafts Council and The Space Between. Glenview Mansion’s current exhibit features the work of four artists, including Jennifer Kahn Barlow, Sara Leibman, Coriolana Simon, and Barbara Bell. Works are […]

Here are some of our weekend picks from the MyMCMedia.org calendar: Friday, April 29 The 4th Annual Washington Writers Conference kicks off today at 5 p.m. in Bethesda. Registration is required and is available online here. Enjoy an evening of R&B as Secret Society performs at AMP by Strathmore at 8 p.m. in North Bethesda. The Montgomery […]

Here are five things to know today, April 29, in Montgomery County: 1. If you are commuting on Metrorail’s Red Line, prepare for possible service delays today. According to WMATA, Red Line trains will single track between Medical Center and Van Ness stations (between 10 a.m. –  3 p.m., and from 8 p.m. to closing) so […]

As projects fight for fiscal 2016 funding during a tight budget year, the Montgomery County Council is keeping it annual “reconciliation list” of line items waiting in the wings for a shot at some cash. As of Wednesday afternoon, a partial list of operating budget tracking by committee shows a total of $21 million on that […]

Here’s your daily rundown of the events and stories that people are talking about today, April 29, in Montgomery County: 1. Maryland Unites: Governor Larry Hogan has unveiled a new website following the protests in Baltimore. 2. Baltimore Protests: County Executive Isiah Leggett shares his thoughts on the situation in Baltimore and how to handle […]

Here are five things to know today, April 29, in Montgomery County: 1. Don’t leave the house without an umbrella. Rain is in the forecast and the National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for Montgomery County today and tomorrow. 2. Champions for Children, including the Teacher of the Year, will be honored […]

The Montgomery County Council at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 29, will review the recommended compensation and benefits provisions for employees of all County agencies for Fiscal Year 2015. The worksession is part of the Council’s review of County Executive Isiah Leggett’s recommended FY15 operating budget. The Council is scheduled to reach a tentative […]

The North American Aerospace Defense Command and its geographical component, the Continental United States NORAD Region (CONR), will conduct exercise Falcon Virgo 13-07 Monday night and into Tuesday morning, in the National Capital Region, Washington, D.C. These flights are scheduled to take place between 11:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. EDT. In the event of inclement […]