Montgomery Community Media

Precipitation to start the week. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Dec. 16. 1. School’s Out: Montgomery County Public Schools begins its winter break. 2. For the Rest-of-us: A special holiday is celebrated today: Festivus! Started in 1966, the holiday won widespread appeal as a counter to Christmas commercialism after it was the […]

Precipitation to start the week. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Dec. 16. 1. Highway Rally: A rally has been scheduled for 7 p.m. in the Silver Spring Civic Building, 1 Veterans Place, on the amendments to the multibillion-dollar Beltway and I-270 expansion. Montgomery County Council President Sidney Katz and Vice President […]

Rain on Monday and then a cold week. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Dec. 9. 1. In Court: Kevin Moris, the Montgomery County cop charged with assault because of his handling of a drug suspect, is in Montgomery Circuit Court. He faces charges of second-degree assault and misconduct in office. […]

A Silver Spring man faces 22 counts of animal cruelty charges after Animal Services Division officers seized 100 chickens on his Burtonsville property, a Montgomery County police statement said. Raymond Romig, 59, of Clement Place in Silver Spring, was arrested Monday and was released after posting a $10,000 bond, online court records say. Specifically, Romig […]

Showers this afternoon. And not much rain expected for the rest of the week. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Dec. 2. 1. Recycled Words: Adam Ortiz, director of the county Department of Environmental Protection, will speak at noon at the Montgomery County Planning Department, 8787 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring. His […]

Lorna Virgili hosts the 500th episode of County Report This Week with news and information for Montgomery County. This episode includes: County Council approves Racial Equity and Social Justice Legislation. The newly remodeled Marylin Praisner Library reopens. The Department of Environmental Protection launches the “Gift Outside the Box” holiday campaign. The Department of Recreation has […]

Partly cloudy today. And not much rain expected for the rest of the week.. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Nov. 25. 1. Youth Council: Takoma Park’s Youth Council meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Hydrangea Room, Takoma Park Community Center, 7500 Maple Ave. 2. What to Do About the Electoral […]

Montgomery County Public Libraries announced that it’s reopening its Marilyn J. Praisner branch in Burtonsville on Saturday, Nov. 16. The branch had been closed since April for renovations. County officials say the refreshed library “includes new ergonomic sit-stand circulation, information, and self-checkout desks; renovation of the public restrooms; new painting and flooring; replacement of ceiling […]

Cooler temperatures today. Check out the weather forecast. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Nov. 1. 1. This Day in History: On this day in 1864, Maryland freed by a new state constitution all those held in bondage within its boundaries. Discover historic sites in Montgomery County this weekend as Montgomery […]

Sunny today. Check out the weather forecast. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Oct. 21. 1. Cooking Up Engagement: Renowned chef, humanitarian Jose Andrés to address students at the Universities at Shady Grove as part of USG’s Civic Engagement Series. The event starts at 11 a.m. at the Building II Conference Center, […]