Montgomery Community Media

Whether you are at work, at home or on-the-go, extreme weather can strike at any time. The National Weather Service (NWS) encourages Americans to locate their safe places and share them on social media at 11:11 a.m. Wednesday, #SafePlaceSelfie Day. Knowing your “safe place” is a life-saving preparedness activity in the face of extreme weather, […]

This month marks the 49th anniversary of “Earth Month,” a global campaign that stresses the importance of protecting the planet’s air, land and water. Events are scheduled throughout the month for Montgomery County residents to learn about and take part in preserving the environment. “Learn About Organic Lawn Care” at the Rock Creek Conservancy Office […]

Here are five things to know today, Tuesday, April 3 in Montgomery County: 1. Council is in Session: The Montgomery County Council is expected to review employee training and policies on preventing workplace harassment. Find the full agenda, here. 2. Community Solar Media Briefing: Councilmembers Tom Hucker and George Leventhal will brief the media on a drafted […]

Catherine Hoggle, the 30-year-old mother of missing Sarah (6) and Jacob (4) Hoggle, is making progress towards competency at the state psychiatric hospital where she is being treated but remains not competent to stand trial, according to her attorney David Felsen. It’s been over two years since Hoggle was charged by Montgomery County police officers […]

McGinty’s Public House is celebrating its tenth anniversary in Silver Spring this weekend with specials and live music. The fun begins at 4 p.m. on April 1st with a limited ale release, McGinty’s Family Reunion and DJ Dean. The Keens and Eddie Pasa are scheduled to perform on April 2nd and there’s more Irish fun […]

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) announced that Metro is scheduled to open two hours early, at 5 a.m., on April 3 for the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten 10-Mile Run. According to a Metro news release, Cherry Blossom Run participants should head to one of the following stations: Smithsonian (Blue/Orange lines) – 0.25 miles […]

The Gaithersburg Skate Park is scheduled to open for the 2016 season at noon on March 26, just in time for Spring Break. According to a news release, during Spring Break (March 26 to April 3) the park will be open from 3 p.m. to sunset on weekdays and from noon to sunset on weekends. In […]

Lorna Virgili hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week: https://youtu.be/Tnw3–fJWMU

Here are the five things you need to know today, April 3, in Montgomery County: 1.  Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students will have to make up just two of the ten days they missed this school year because of snow, and one of those days is Easter Monday. Also, the new MCPS Cybercivility Task […]