Montgomery Community Media

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 […]

Happy Monday! Here are five things to know today, Monday, April 9, in Montgomery County: 1. Last Tour of Duty: Assistant Chief Luther Reynolds retires today and is accepting the police chief’s position for Charleston, South Carolina. A Gaithersburg native and a Seneca Valley High School graduate, Reynolds was a patrol officer of the police […]

The Montgomery County Humane Society is inviting residents to an event titled, “Yoga with Cats,” on April 9 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. The class will include yoga poses, relaxation exercises, and MCHS’ adoptable cats. “It’s a great way to feature the cats available for adoption,” said Kathy Dillon, volunteer and special events manager for MCHS. […]

Montgomery County police officers are investigating a bank robbery that occurred on April 9 at a bank in the Layhill area and they they are hoping you can help identify the suspect. According to a police account, on April 9 at approximately 10:45 a.m., 4th District officers responded to the Sandy Spring Bank located at […]

UPDATE April 11, 11:15 a.m. Casimiro Cirilo Mojonero has been located safe and unharmed, according to Montgomery County Police. ORIGINAL, April 10, 8 p.m. According to police, 77-year-old Casimiro Cirilo Mojonero left his residence in the 20100 block of Rothbury Lane in Montgomery Village around 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 9. Mojonero is described as […]

Here are some of our weekend picks from the MyMCMedia.org calendar: Friday, April 8 Bunnyland is back at Butler’s Orchard in Germantown with lots of activities for children. Opens at 9 a.m. and is weather dependent. Call 301.972.3299 or check Butler’s Orchard website if any question about the weather. Olney Theatre presents Marjorie Prime at 7:45 p.m. […]

The 32nd Annual National Black Memorabilia, Fine Art and Crafts Show will take place this weekend at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Gaithersburg. The event presents an opportunity for members of the public to learn more about African-American history and culture. Vendors from across the country will set up educational booths on a range of topics […]

Here are your five things to know today, April 9, in Montgomery County: 1. Budget Hearings: Sign up now if you want to speak up at one of five County Council public hearings next week on the operating budget. 2. MCPS Scholars: Seven Montgomery County high school seniors have been selected as 2015 National Achievement […]

Here are the five things you need to know today, April 9, in Montgomery County: 1. The Montgomery County Council received its seventh briefing on the Silver Spring Transit Center on April 8. County officials said they are still not sure when the facility will open to the public. 2. County officials will celebrate the […]

Rockville’s Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing on the draft update of the Rockville Bikeway Master Plan on April 9 at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 111 Maryland Ave. The hearing will be preceded by a public open house. City staff will be on hand to answer questions about the plan from 5-7 […]