Montgomery Community Media

Here are five things to know today, August 27, in Montgomery County: 1. A statewide prosecutor has cleared school board members of any criminal wrongdoing after an investigation of the use of school district issued credit cards. 2. A recent Georgetown Prep graduate was killed in a plane crash in Ohio this week. 3. Family […]

Here are five things to know today, August 26, in Montgomery County: 1. MCPS has opened its 202nd school in Clarksburg. 2. A former candidate for Montgomery County Council, Evan Glass has been named the interim director of Gandhi Brigade. 3. An organic turf field being installed at Lakelands Park is weeks behind schedule in […]

The historic town of Brookeville will celebrate its history on August 30 and 31 with a bicentennial celebration . Take a look: You can find out more about the weekend celebration online at uscapitalforaday.org.

The charming Quaker town of Brookeville played a significant role in the nation’s history as U.S. Capital for a day on August 26, 1814 during the British occupation of Washington. This year commemorates the bicentennial of that day and a weekend celebration is planned. Take a look. Related:

In this MyMCMedia extra, Sandy Heiler, the owner of the Madison House in Brookeville, gives us a tour of her home. Take a look: The town of Brookeville played a significant role in history, as United States Capital for a day on August 26, 1814, during the British occupation of Washington, D.C. That’s when President […]

There is a new sign in Brookeville that designates the small town as part of the Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail. U.S. Representative John Sarbanes, State Senator Karen Montgomery, State Delegate Craig Zucker, National Park Service officials and other community members –some in period costumes–took part in the July 22nd celebration outside the Brookeville Academy […]