Montgomery Community Media

Montgomery County police officers are investigating a possible shooting that happened in Burtonsville Monday afternoon. According to police, at approximately 2:53 p.m., the Emergency Communications Center received a call to report an assault inside of a vehicle at the intersection of Cedar Tree Drive and Red Maple Court. Third District officers responded to the location and […]

UPDATED 8.21.17 More than 100 animals from the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center found forever homes during a nationwide campaign titled, “Clear the Shelters.” This is the third year the department waived adoption fees in an effort to find homes for the homeless animals, according to Katherine Zenzano, community outreach coordinator for the adoption […]

Here are five things to know today, Aug. 18, in Montgomery County: 1. What Ends Saturday: Today is the day before Shop Maryland Tax Free Week ends and the day before the Montgomery County Ag Fair ends. 2. Clear the Shelters: Tomorrow is also “Clear the Shelters” day at the Montgomery County Animals Services and Adoption […]

Here are five things to know today, Aug. 17, in Montgomery County: 1. Where’d the Sun Go?: It’s not too early to be thinking about Monday’s solar eclipse. Montgomery Parks is planning a party! 2. How Much Is That Doggy in the Window?: And it’s not too early to be thinking about this weekend’s “Clear the […]

Here are five things to know today, Aug. 16, in Montgomery County: 1. Coffee With A Cop: Montgomery County Police Department’s Sixth District will host ‘Coffee with a Cop’ from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Rothbury Drive McDonalds in Gaithersburg. Reminder 6th District Coffee w/ a Cop this Wednesday at the Rothbury Dr. McDonalds. […]

Here are five things to know today, Aug. 15, in Montgomery County: 1. Senior Citizens Day at the Fair: Seniors get their fair on at the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair. 2. Tuesday Evening Bicycle Ride: Starting at 6:30 p.m., Rockville plans a leisurely bike ride through town. 3. Need a Stretch?: Gaithersburg hosts “Yoga in the […]

Here are five things to know today, Aug. 14, in Montgomery County: 1. One-of-a-Kind Art Project: The Kentlands Mansion has an unusual public art project from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participants will outline and paint their hands to help create the city’s tree logo and paint a picture or message on rocks to place […]

Here are five things to know today, Aug. 11, in Montgomery County: 1. Fair Day: The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair opens at 3 p.m. at the fairgrounds in Gaithersburg. Check out our Weekend Planner for more events happening around the county.   2. On Your Mark: Now is the time to register for the 24th […]

A 23-year-old Washington, D.C., woman has been charged with attempted second-degree murder, first-degree assault  and malicious destruction of property in connection with a knife-throwing incident in Takoma Park, city police said. Oluwafunmi Gbolade was being held in the District but has waived extradition, according to online D.C. court records. According to a statement from Takoma […]

Here are five things to know today, Aug. 9, in Montgomery County: 1. One Year Later: This week marks the first anniversary of the Flower Branch Apartments fire in Silver Spring. See Phyllis Armstrong’s thought-provoking piece on the lessons learned from the catastrophic natural gas explosion. 2. The Sky Is Falling: Gaithersburg’s Observatory Park and […]