Montgomery Community Media

Here’s our guide to arts and entertainment in Montgomery County, May 17-May 19. Jeff Dwyer Benefit Concert: This concert benefits The After Dark Fund, a non-profit to help musicians who fall on hard times as well as promote local music with funds distributed to musicians to assist them with a range of expenses including medical […]

Mike Daryoush, president and founder of Moby Dick House of Kabobs, died at 66 of heart failure on May 9. Daryoush, an Iranian immigrant, originally opened Moby’s Luncheonette in 1989 in Bethesda, but the restaurant struggled. Eventually, Daryoush built a traditional clay oven similar to one he used in Iran, to bake fresh pita. He […]

Today is Tuesday, May 14. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council in Session: Montgomery County Council meets today at 9:30 a.m. Here’s a look at today’s agenda. 2. Fenton Street Pepco Update: Pepco is installing underground transmission lines between the Takoma and Sligo Substations. There’s construction on portions of Fenton Street […]

Today is Monday, May 13. Rain on Monday, clouds expected the rest of the week. Here’s the forecast. 1. Municipal Monday: Gaithersburg Mayor and Council holds an off-site work session starting at 7 p.m. at the Olde Town Youth Center, 301 Teachers Way. Rockville’s Mayor and Council meets at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 111 […]

Bethesda Arts and Entertainment District selected eight painters as finalists for the Bethesda Painting Awards. Nearly 300 artists from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. submitted work to the 15th annual juried competition that honors regional painters. The work of the eight finalists will be on display from June 5 through June 29 at Gallery B […]

Today is Thursday, May 9.  Just a friendly reminder that May is National Electrical Safety Month, and it’s a great time to raise awareness on how to avoid potential electrical hazards. Here’s what’s happening in Montgomery County today: 1. Planning Board Meeting: There will be an E-Bikes and E-Scooters Parks Directive Presentation from 9:00 am […]

Here’s our guide to arts and entertainment in Montgomery County, May 10-May 12.   Tommy Davidson: Tommy Davidson burst onto the comedy scene in 1990 as part of an ensemble cast which included Jamie Foxx, Jim Carrey and the Wayans family in the groundbreaking TV show, In Living Color.  That was eight years after graduating […]

It’s Wednesday, May 8. Today is known as Victory in Europe Day, or V-E Day. V-E Day marks 74 years since the Holocaust ended. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. National Bike to School Day: It’s National Bike to School Day. Children should wear a helmet, follow traffic signs, and enjoy a […]

Today is Tuesday, May 7. Make sure you thank a teacher today because it’s National Teacher Appreciation Day! Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council in Session: Montgomery County Council meets today at 9:30 a.m. Here’s a look at the agenda for the meeting. 2. Jawando Press Conference: Councilmember Will Jawando is […]

Today is Monday, May 6. Rain less likely on Monday and Tuesday. Here’s the forecast. 1. Municipal Monday: Garrett Park holds its election, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Click here for details. Poolesville’s Town Council meets at 7 p.m. Here’s the agenda. Rockville’s Mayor and Council meets at 7 p.m. Here’s the agenda. Gaithersburg’s […]