Montgomery Community Media

Josiah Henson Park, a 1.43-acre historic property located at 11420 Old Georgetown Road in North Bethesda, is anticipating opening in the late Fall of 2020.   Construction began on Feb. 2019 but the park has been closed since Nov. 5. The goal for the park is to become a world-class museum and education center as well as to create a […]

Montgomery County released the holiday schedule for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, which is observed January 20. County Offices — closed. Libraries — closed. County Liquor Stores — open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Recreation Centers — closed. Aquatics Facilities — open. For information about Montgomery Parks’ holiday schedule, visit its website. Ride […]

Maryland is temporarily closing its MVA offices and Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program stations on Saturday for statewide computer upgrades. According to a news release, the temporary shutdown and upgrades are necessary to integrate new IT data based on legislation that goes into effect on July 1. Customers will not be able to conduct web or […]

Montgomery County Public Schools are closed March 14, 2017 due to emergency weather conditions. More information at https://t.co/VKsDNhdieH. — MCPS (@MCPS) March 14, 2017 ORIGINAL POST Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) officials have not announced the status of schools on Tuesday despite the pending winter storm warning. “We don’t have any information yet but will […]

The Montgomery County Board of Education is planning to meet behind closed doors on March 1st to discuss the proposed contract for the Montgomery County Public Schools superintendent and to receive legal advice. The BOE will conduct the closed session from 4 – 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. You can find out more about this meeting, […]

UPDATE: River Road is now reopen in both directions. Montgomery County police officers and rescue services are on the scene of a two-vehicle collision on River Road (Route 190) in Bethesda. A portion of River Road between Bradley Boulevard and Seven Locks Road is closed. Authorities are advising drivers to expect significant delays and to seek […]

Set your alarms for an early wake up call. Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) officials are reporting that a decision on the district’s opening status will be announced at 5 a.m. on Tuesday morning. .@MCPS will make an announcement regarding school operating status for Tuesday, February 16 at 5am Tuesday morning. — MCPS (@MCPS) February […]

UPDATED: Police report Dickerson Road is now open to traffic after earlier collision closes all lanes. ORIGINAL POST  Montgomery County police officers and rescue services are on the scene of a multi-vehicle collision on Dickerson Road (Route 28). A portion of Dickerson Road is closed at Monocacy Road. Commuters are advised to expect delays and […]

UPDATED at 4:30 p.m. Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) crews completed repairs to a 12-inch water main at 701 East University Boulevard in Silver Spring earlier this afternoon. At this time, only one eastbound lane of University Boulevard is open. Crews continue to repave the roadway, but commuters should be prepared for delays. UPDATED Washington Suburban […]

UPDATED: Montgomery County Public Schools will provide free lunch at 12 school sites. ORIGINAL POST: Montgomery County Public Schools are closed Thursday, January 28, due to emergency weather conditions. All school and community activities in school buildings also are canceled. All administrative offices are open on time. Day care programs in school buildings will remain […]