Montgomery Community Media

Maryland shoppers looking to save some extra cash can shop tax free on clothing, school supplies and footwear beginning Aug. 9. Through Aug. 15, clothing and footwear items priced at $100 or less will be exempt from state sales tax. The first $40 of any backpack purchase will also qualify for the exemption. “This is […]

Today is Thursday, Aug. 15. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. 50th Anniversary of Woodstock:  In August 1969, the three-day music festival took place in upstate New York. Nearly a half a million people gathered for what turned out to be a iconic and controversial festival. A planned 50th anniversary edition […]

The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center is hosting a #ClearTheShelters event this Saturday, August 15th.  Several hundred dogs, cats, birds, ferrets and other domesticated animals will be up for adoption and all adoption fees will be waived.   Click here for more information on what you need to bring with you to adopt a new […]

Lorna Virgili hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week, which begins with Governor Martin O’Malley, U.S. Labor Secretary Tom Perez and County Executive Ike Leggett’s recent efforts to raise the minimum wage nationally at a visit to Boloco restaurant in Bethesda: