Montgomery Community Media

UPDATED Montgomery County police officers are investigating a fatal collision that involved a motorcyclist and a Ride On bus. It happened around 6:11 a.m. on Wednesday morning in Bethesda. Police said the preliminary investigation indicates the motorcyclist, identified as 35-year-old Francis Plati, Jr. of Virginia, was operating a 2001 Suzuki and was traveling south on […]

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation held its annual bus “Roadeo” at the driver facility on Great Seneca Highway this past Saturday, October 10. A total of 11 bus operators competed in team and individual events. This year’s participants, who competed as individuals, were Leslie St. Lewis, Lawrence Marshall, George Agyekum, Patrick Simen, Julio Fernandez, […]

The Silver Spring Transit Center opens to commuters on Sunday, Sept. 20. The long-awaited facility promises to be an easy access point of transfer for Metro and Ride On bus riders. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

It’s been one year this month since siblings Sarah and Jacob Hoggle disappeared. Their mother, Catherine Hoggle, was the last person known to see the kids. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, the children’s father, Troy Turner, shares some details about what might have happened before Jacob disappeared, and Turner says police should look at surveillance […]

Montgomery County’s Ride On bus system collected 8,767 pounds of food this year during its annual “Give and Ride” food drive that took place the week of April 19. Bus passengers received free rides by donating canned or nonperishable food for Montgomery County school students. “Ride On is more than a bus service – it’s […]

Here’s your daily rundown of the events and stories that people are talking about today, April 20, in Montgomery County: 1. Flood Watch & Heavy Rains: You are going to need your umbrella. The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Montgomery County until 10 a.m. and thunderstorms are forecast for later today. […]

The Montgomery County Office of Human Rights is again co-sponsoring a civil rights historic bus tour that retraces the steps of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and there’s still time to sign up to take part in this experience. Lorna Virgili reports. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local […]

Montgomery County Public Schools are operating on a two-hour delay because of emergency weather conditions. Bus service will be provided on a two-hour-delayed schedule. Morning prekindergarten, morning half-day Head Start, other morning half-day programs and field trips are canceled. Other activities and programs that begin at 10:30 a.m. or earlier are canceled. Administrative offices are […]

There have been a number of changes to many of Ride On’s bus routes this year. Learn more in this update: Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming. Related:

The National Weather Service has issued a freezing rain advisory until 9 a.m. today and the State Highway Administration is urging motorists to delay or cancel early morning travel today. Here are five more things to know today, Jan. 12, in Montgomery County: 1. Montgomery County Public Schools are opening two hours late today because […]