Montgomery Community Media

Suburban Hospital in Bethesda held an opening ceremony Friday for its new north building. The opening marks the end of a two-phase reconstruction project that began in 2015. Patients are expected to move into the building the second week of March, with operations and surgeries to begin in the third week of March. The hospital […]

Cloudy and a bit warmer temps with highs in the 50s. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Jan 24. 1. Wheaton Senior Center:  County officials will open the Wheaton Senior Center today. The center is located in the Wheaton Community Recreation Center. 2. MCPS Early Release: Montgomery County Public Schools close […]

Update (Jan. 27): The city of Rockville has cancelled the Lunar New Year celebration scheduled for Feb 1. Original:  The Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year, is a centuries-old celebration of the new calendar year. The new lunar year will last from Jan. 25, 2020 to Feb. 11, 2021. The new year […]

Here’s our guide to arts and entertainment in Montgomery County, Jan 23-26. Paul Galbraith and Antonio Meneses:  Strathmore’s Inspired Pairings concerts continue with master classical guitarist Paul Galbraith paired with master cellist Anotnio Meneses for a concert in The Mansion. Enjoy an evening of Brazilian and classical music performed with breathtaking skill. Thursday, January 23 […]

The county’s Charter Review Commission seeks public input and invites residents to participate in any of the five listening sessions scheduled through March 23. The purpose of the sessions is to discuss the structure of the Montgomery County Council. The sessions will address whether the size of the Council and its make-up should be changed […]

In a new study recently released by WalletHub, Maryland ranks as the second most educated state in the country, just behind Massachusetts. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the higher the level of education one completes, the higher their income potential and the lower their chances of unemployment become. WalletHub compared all 50 states […]

Montgomery County Police say tipsters gave them key information leading to the arrest of a third and final suspect in a jewelry store armed robbery. Police charged 36 year old Kevin Joseph Harrington, of Washington, D.C., for the December 13 armed robbery of The Jewelry Exchange store at 7747 Old Georgetown Road in Bethesda. Third […]

Here’s our guide to arts and entertainment in Montgomery County, Jan 16-20. Art Exhibit Receptions:  Strathmore’s 29th annual juried exhibit titled Home explores the sturctural, communal, and emotional aspects of the spaces that make our homes. The second exhibit, Coastal by artist David Scheirer includes whimsical watercolor illustrations of coastal wildlife. From the Eastern Shore […]

Montgomery County Volunteer Center Hosts Annual Event at Marriott Conference Center Thousands of residents are expected to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and teachings by taking part in Montgomery County’s MLK Day of Service event on Jan. 20. The annual event, organized by the Montgomery County Volunteer Center, takes place from 1 to […]

Did you smell what “The Rock” was cooking in Bethesda on Friday? Probably not, but you soon might taste what he’s distilled. The answer is tequila. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was in Bethesda Friday promoting his upcoming launch of Terremana Tequila at the headquarters of Total Wine & More. Total Wine & More shared a […]