Montgomery Community Media

Although this year’s Maryland State Fair is closed to the public due to the COVID-19 health crisis, there will be limited livestock shows for the youth and open livestock exhibitors only according to state officials. Comptroller Peter Franchot’s office will share virtual highlights from the fair with live updates and more. Comptroller Franchot’s Unclaimed Property unit […]

Here are five things to know today, August 28, in Montgomery County: 1. Montgomery County Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle collision that occurred on Wednesday afternoon at River Road and Travilah Road. 2. Over 75 firefighters battled a house fire in Wheaton yesterday. 3. A former police officer pleads guilty to beating a puppy. […]

Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley has ordered the Maryland State Flag to be flown at half-staff on Thursday, August 28 from sunrise to sunset to honor Judge Lloyd L. Simpkins, who died on August 24. Judge Simpkins served as Secretary of State from 1961 to 1967 and served in the House of Delegates from 1950 to 1958 […]

Metro issued a travel advisory for August 28 for the 50th Anniversary of the 1963 Civil Rights March on Washington. Metro will operate a regular weekday schedule and recommends you plan your trip with the Official Metro Rider Guide for the Event. Metro recommends taking Metrorail to the Union or the Judiciary Square Stations for […]