Montgomery Community Media

It’s Tuesday, Aug. 4, and today the U.S. Coast Guard celebrates its 230th birthday. You can celebrate its birthday by celebrating National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, which also is today. Here are five other things worth knowing in Montgomery County. 1. Council in Session:  Today is the last time Montgomery County Council meets before it […]

It’s Monday, Aug. 3, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County 1. County Council Recess:  The Montgomery County Council meets Tuesday, Aug. 4 and then is in summer recess through Friday, Sept. 11. There are numerous public hearings scheduled for September, here is the list at this time. 2. Municipal Monday: Gaithersburg’s […]

It’s Tuesday, July 28, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. Council in Session: Montgomery County Council meets at 9:30 a.m. Here’s a look at the agenda. In the afternoon there’s a public hearing about County Executive Marc Elrich’s proposed $66 million budget cuts to the upcoming fiscal year. Councilmembers and Political Groups […]

It’s Monday, July 27, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County 1. County Council Committee Meetings:  Two committees meet virtually today and will be streamed live on YouTube and Facebook. The Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee meets at 9:30 a.m. (Watch on YouTube here.) The Education and Culture Committee will receive […]

It’s Monday, June 22, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council Committee Meetings:  Two committees meet virtually today and may be viewed live on YouTube or Facebook. The Planning, Housing, and Economic Development Committee meets at 9 a.m. The Education and Culture Committee meets at 1:30 p.m. 2. Food Distribution:  […]

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation announced Friday that it would transform roadways in Aspen Hill and Silver Spring into “neighborhood greenways” to provide additional outdoor space for pedestrians and cyclists amid the pandemic. The announcement is the latest county initiative to open up roadways and streets to accommodate social distancing measures. @MCDOTNow Director Chris […]

Free prepared meals will be distributed every Monday, Wednesday and Friday for the rest of June at North Gate Local Park in Aspen Hill. The Shepherd’s Table organization, in partnership with Casa De Maryland and the Office of Councilmember Evan Glass, will distribute cooked meals to those in need during this COVID-19 pandemic. “Beyond the […]

Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Monday, June 15. 1. Tree Removal:  Several trees along the Capital Crescent Trail near Bethesda Avenue will be removed from Monday, June 15 through Friday, June 19. The trail will remain open. 2. Council Committee Meetings:  Two committees meet virtually today and may be viewed […]

Montgomery County plans to transform two streets in Aspen Hill and Silver Spring into neighborhood greenways more friendly to pedestrians and bicyclists. The plan is the first phase of the new “Shared Streets” initiative in light of increased foot traffic in the wake of the coronavirus. As part of the pilot program, Holdridge Road from […]

A 38-year old Aspen Hill man has been charged with second-degree rape and second-degree assault in the sexual assault of a woman on May 25. Orlando Constantino Coffield, a resident of Postgate Terrace in Aspen Hill, was arrested on June 2 in Ocean City by Montgomery County police officers and is currently being held without […]