Montgomery Community Media

A Montgomery County man faces child pornography charges after a Maryland State Police investigation. Charles Victor Kopfstein-Penk, 74, of Bethesda is charged with 10 counts of possession of child pornography, a state police statement said. Kopfstein-Penk was arrested at his home without incident and taken to the state police Rockville Barrack for processing. In February […]

Here’s our guide to arts and entertainment in Montgomery County, May 24-May 27. Dave Hollister: Rhythm & Blues, as well as gospel singer, Dave Hollister may be best known for his 2000 gold-certified album Chicago ’85… The Movie with the hit “One Woman Man.” He has two concerts in Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. […]

We’re officially halfway through the week! It’s Wednesday, May 22 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. 4Business Public Hearing: County Executive Marc Elrich and Council Vice President Sidney Katz are continuing their 4Business series tonight from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Silver Spring Civic Building. Here’s more information. 2. Navarro […]

Happy Tuesday! It’s May 21 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall Dedication: There will be a one-year anniversary commemoration of the dedication of the Montgomery County Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall at the Memorial Plaza in Rockville at 5 p.m. Sue Moats of Capital Cares Quilts of […]

It would be a substantial understatement to say that 100-year-old Doyle Royal has led a full life. More accurately, he has led many full lives as – among other things – a decorated soldier and a longtime and legendary soccer and tennis coach at the University of Maryland. On Sunday, Royal was honored by dozens […]

Longer Summer Weekend Evening Hours for Five Branches The county library system is extending the weekend evening hours at five branches from May 31 through Aug. 24. The five branches will be open Friday evenings and Saturdays during the summer. The extended weekend hours began in 2016 at the Rockville Memorial Library. Funding was added […]

Today is Monday, May 20. Chance of rain today, Thursday and Friday. Here’s the forecast. 1. Municipal Monday: Rockville’s Mayor and Council meet at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. A District 17 wrap-up is on the agenda. Gaithersburg’s Mayor and Council meet at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall, 31 S. Summit Ave. The Poolesville Town […]

Wednesday marked the launch of the new Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame. Several county councilmembers, MCSHF board members and former Springbrook football star Shawn Springs were on hand for the opening ceremony at Povich Field at Cabin John Regional Park in Bethesda. Springs, the featured guest and speaker, moved around the country during his […]

Today is Friday, May 17 and here is a rundown of five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. Bike to Work Day: It’s Bike to Work Day and there are pit stops across the county, including in Bethesda, Gaithersburg, North Bethesda, Rockville and Silver Spring. 2. Fiscal 2020 Budget: The Montgomery County Council unanimously supported a $5.8 billion […]

It was a beautiful day for a baseball game at Shirley Povich Field at Cabin John Regional Park in Bethesda. But there was no game scheduled. Instead, members of the board of directors of the brand new Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame, several Montgomery County councilmembers and former Springbrook High School football star Shawn […]