Montgomery Community Media

Today is Friday, June 25, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics: Montgomery County clinics are now vaccinating Marylanders ages 12 and older. Make an appointment here. 2. Food Assistance: Montgomery County has a food distribution event today at 18900 Kingsview Road in Germantown from 1 to 3 p.m. Check […]

Luego de 42 años en el negocio, Westwood Pet Center cerrará sus puertas el 30 de junio. La tienda, localizada en Westwood Shopping Center en Bethesda, ha sido operada y de propiedad familiar desde 1972. Dave Griffin, de 63 años, abrió la tienda cuando tenía 21 años. Su trabajo en la industria de alimentos domésticos […]

In celebration of National Selfie Day on Monday, Montgomery Parks announced the installation of 16 new selfie stands at 13 scenic park locations. The wooden stands have two different ledges that allow for pictures to be taken at different heights for individual selfies or group photos. “While there is no shortage of beautiful scenery throughout […]

Brigadier General Charles McGee of Bethesda earns honors on June 29 when the General Aviation terminal at Kansas City, Missouri’s Charles B. Wheeler Airport will bear his name. The Bronze Star recipient who is 101 years old was a Tuskegee Airman with the U.S. Air Force. He was part of the 332nd Fighter Group and […]

After 42 years in business, Westwood Pet Center will close its doors on June 30. The store, located in the Westwood Shopping Center in Bethesda, has been family-owned and operated since 1972. Dave Griffin, 63, opened the store when he was 21 years old. His work in the pet food industry and passion for animals […]

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a severe thunderstorm warning from now until 6:30 p.m. for portions of Montgomery County, including Rockville, Gaithersburg, Olney, Aspen Hill, and North Bethesda. Winds may gust up to 60 mph and may cause trees and large branches to fall. Roads may become blocked by downed trees. Power outages […]

A third Shake Shack restaurant has been recently proposed to open in Montgomery County, in the Rockville/North Bethesda area, according to plans on the construction project information and data website Construction Journal. According to the plan, the former Arby’s fast food restaurant at 11710 Rockville Pike would be renovated into the fast-casual burger restaurant. Shake […]

The owner of Turner’s Beltway Bistro food truck is raising money to replace his stolen business. James Turner, the owner of the food truck, reported the truck missing on May 31. The truck was found two days later looking completely different than before. While Turner has yet to see the truck in person, he has […]

The YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase hosted a full day of pickleball activities Monday including clinics and a round robin. The day was capped off by an evening exhibition featuring the world’s top-ranked pickleball player, Ben Johns, and his brother Collin. The brothers, who grew up in Laytonsville, are the number one ranked doubles team in the […]

For the third year in a row, Councilmember Evan Glass is hosting several events to celebrate Pride Month in Montgomery County. Here’s a look at the schedule of upcoming events: June 12 at noon — Puppy Pride at Bark Social in North Bethesda; June 16 at 7 p.m. — LGBTQ+ Housing and Homelessness Conversation (Zoom); […]