Montgomery Community Media

Today is Tuesday, July 23. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council in Session: The Montgomery County Council is meeting today at 9:30 a.m. today. Here’s a look at today’s meeting’s agenda. 2. Noise in Bethesda: The Uniformed Services University is holding some loud training exercises today in Bethesda. Expect it to […]

Bethesda, Potomac, Kensington and Wheaton were among local areas hit throughout the county by severe thunderstorms that left trees on homes, wires down, and some power outages on Sunday evening. 1700 block Wilmart St, Rockville, tree on a house w/wires down (just occurred this morning). No injuries. PEPCO enroute. The storms have passed but the […]

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a severe thunderstorm warning from now until 3:30 p.m. for portions of Montgomery County, including Germantown, Rockville, Bethesda, Gaithersburg, Olney, Aspen Hill, Potomac, North Bethesda, North Potomac and White Oak. Winds may gust up to 60 mph and will cause trees and large branches to fall. Roads may […]

Severe thunderstorms in Montgomery County Sunday evening took down several trees along with power lines throughout the county. The thunderstorms followed an intense heatwave causing temperatures to rise into the high 90’s over the weekend. The heavy rain and high gusts of wind caused trees to crash into homes and roadways, leaving many residents without […]

The latest news and information about Olympic champion swimmer and Montgomery County’s own Katie Ledecky. Katie Ledecky is the best swimmer in the world who is very unaccustomed to not finishing in first place. That’s why Sunday’s second place finish in the 400 meter freestyle at the world championships in Gwangju, South Korea was a […]

The National Weather Service Issues Flash Flood Watch The National Weather Service has put out a flash flood watch for Montgomery County Monday starting at 3 p.m.  Rain and thunderstorms are forecast for this afternoon and evening as a cold front moves into the area. Flash flooding caused by heavy rainfall is possible. A Flash […]

Today is Monday, July 22. Thunderstorms this afternoon. Here’s the forecast. 1. Municipal Monday: Gaithersburg’s Mayor and Council meets starting at 7:30 p.m. 2. Council Action: Three Montgomery County Council committees are set to meet. The Health and Human Services Committee meets at 9:30 a.m. in the 7th floor Hearing Room, 100 Maryland Ave., Rockville. […]

The Uniformed Services University will be holding some loud training exercises in late July and early August. These exercises will consist of yelling, paintball guns and other loud sounds. Bethesda residents should expect this noise on July 23, 25, 26, and Aug. 6-8, 12-14. Naval Support Activity Bethesda is already aware of the coming training. […]

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a severe thunderstorm warning from now until 5:30 p.m. for Montgomery County. Significant lightning may occur during the storm. Expect hail capable of producing damage and damaging winds. Outdoor activities should be postponed and those outdoors should take shelter inside. Outdoor activities should be postponed and those outdoors […]

Here’s our guide to arts and entertainment in Montgomery County, July 18 – 21. Apollo 50 Festival: The National Air and Space Museum hosts a three day festival on the National Mall to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the first moon landing. There will be 20 tented displays and a stage for live performances. Visitors […]