Montgomery Community Media

Your daily rundown of five stories and events happening today, Aug. 30, in Montgomery County, Maryland: 1. PSC Hearing: The Maryland Public Service Commission wants to know what you think of Pepco’s proposed rate hike that would increase the average customer’s bill by $7.37 per month. A public hearing takes place tonight, beginning at 6:30 […]

The Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) has scheduled two public hearings this month on a request by Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco) to increase its electric distribution rates by $68 million. This is an increase of about $7.37 month for the typical residential customer. Pepco provides electricity to about 566,000 customers in Montgomery and Prince […]

Good morning! Here are five things to know today, Aug. 30, in Montgomery County: 1.  Maryland State Highway recently began constructing safety modifications at the intersection of River Road and Braeburn Parkway. The intersection is the site of the tragic roadside accident that killed three Whitman High School family members. 2. The National Intrepid Center of […]

Gaithersburg officials have announced that the city’s popular Yoga in the Park fitness program will be extended through August 30th. The free drop-in program, designed for all ages, skills and abilities, takes place on Tuesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. at the City Hall Pavilion. The City Hall Pavilion is located at 31 South Summit […]

The body of a man was found in a Montgomery County park area on Saturday by bow hunters taking part in a managed deer hunt, according to Maryland-National Capital Park Police. Lt. Rick Pelicano, a spokesperson for the Park Police, said the body was found on Saturday morning at Great Seneca Stream Valley #2. According to […]

UPDATED 8.31.14 2:21 p.m. Montgomery County police are investigating a fatal vehicle collision that occurred on Aug. 30 in Olney that has claimed the life of one teen and seriously injured two others. According to a police account, at approximately 1:23 a.m., officers and Fire and Rescue personnel responded to the area of Hines Road […]

Here are some of our weekend picks from the MyMCMedia.org calendar: Saturday, August 30 Kentlands Lakelands 5K Run kicks off at 8 a.m. at the Kentlands Market Square Brookeville Celebrates the War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemoration with re-enactments, period food and more. Adventure Theatre presents Pinkalicious in Glen Echo Park with shows at 11 a.m., […]