Montgomery Community Media

Eleven Montgomery County residents lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. All of them perished when American Airlines #77 hit the Pentagon. Michele Heidenberger was on board working as a senior flight attendant. Her husband, Tom Heidenberger of Chevy Chase, still mourns her loss as he reflects on the 20 years […]

Outdoor sports have seen a resurgence since the beginning of the pandemic and hiking often tops the list. But,  it can also be dangerous if you don’t plan ahead. Here are some helpful tips to keep your hiking trip safe and family-friendly. With more than 250 miles of trails, Montgomery Parks features several recreation and […]

Here are your five things to know today, June 22, in Montgomery County: 1. Council Committees: Several County Council committees meet today in Rockville. On the agenda: campaign finance, the 2018-2023 fiscal plan, transportation and the Office of Legislative Oversight. For more details, visit the Council’s website, here. 2. Montgomery Plans: The Josiah Henson Special […]

Are you ready to get up and move? Montgomery County is touting the 100 mile challenge, which begins on Jan. 26. The goal is to participate in 20 minutes of continuous physical activity. The program is self reporting, which means you are accountable for tracking your own miles. The goal is to complete 100 miles, […]

Rockville city leaders are scheduled to discuss the Bikeway Master Plan on Nov. 21 and Dec. 12. A formal presentation of the plan is scheduled to take place at the Mayor and Council meeting on Nov. 21 at City Hall. Next month, residents can let local leaders know what they think of the plan at […]

Here are five things to know today, Oct. 17, in Montgomery County: 1. Leaf collection begins in the city of Rockville today. 2. How will you serve? It’s Community Service Week in Montgomery County. 3. Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett and County Councilmembers Roger Berliner and Hans Riemer are scheduled to announce the completion of […]

Montgomery County planners from the Bicycle Master Plan and the LSC Loop Trail recently held a community meeting  at Johns Hopkins’ Montgomery County campus. Visit the Montgomery Planning website to learn more. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

Montgomery County’s Bikeways Program has a new online look. Check out the updated website to learn more about the program, check out bikeways using the interactive map, find out about ongoing projects, save the date for the next Bicycle Action Group meeting and learn the rules of the road. Montgomery County has 90 miles of […]

It’s back to work and school today for many of us. Here are your five things to know today, Sept. 8, in Montgomery County: 1. Got dinner plans? About three dozen restaurants are participating in the first annual Silver Spring Restaurant Week that kicks off today in downtown Silver Spring. 2. Maryland Lt. Governor Boyd […]

Having a place to park your bike is important when traveling around the region. The city of Rockville has launched a new Bike Rack Grant Program to make biking more convenient. Find out more in this report: Visit our PEG partner Rockville11 to view more of its programming.