Montgomery Community Media

Happy Friday the 13th! Here are your five things to know today, Feb. 13, in Montgomery County: 1. Bundle up, it’s extremely cold outside. The National Weather Service has issued a wind chill advisory for Montgomery County until 10 a.m. today. 2. MedImmune officials are planning to build a child care center on the company’s […]

Bundle up! The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Chill Advisory for Montgomery County from now until 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 13. According to the Advisory, we may see wind chills as low as 10 below zero. Temperatures are falling into the 20s this evening and lower teens later tonight. Winds are forecast […]

We are still waiting for results from the overnight homeless count that recently took place in Montgomery County. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal says he saw fewer homeless people this year than last but he’s says it’s too early to know if the numbers are officially down or not. […]

Montgomery County firefighters have a message for residents: stay off the ice. Firefighters say no frozen pond is ever 100-percent safe in Montgomery County. In this MyMCMedia Extra Video, Captain Joe Bell tells us what to do if you do fall thru the ice at a frozen pond. Take a look: For more coverage on […]

UPDATED The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) is coming out of a record year that saw a total of 1,958 water main breaks, tying the mark set in 2010 for the second most in the history of WSSC. As the New Year welcomes the Washington area with frigid temperatures, WSSC is not expecting a slowdown […]

Montgomery County public schools are starting on time today. Here are five more things to know today, Jan. 8, in Montgomery County. 1. You are going to want to bundle up in layers today, and don’t forget your hat and gloves. It’s dangerously cold outside and the National Weather Service has issued a wind chill […]

It’s been an active and cold winter. Community Relations Manager Tom Pogue  of the Department of Transportation provides an update about how crews are working to keep the county’s roads clear of snow and ice this winter. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

As the region once again experiences temperatures below freezing, WSSC crews say they are ready to tackle an increase in water main breaks. Washington Sanitary Suburban Commission (WSSC) officials are also reminding customers of a few tips that may prevent frozen or broken pipes inside the home: –Tightly close all doors and windows. –Seal all […]

As the region experiences temperatures below freezing through Friday, Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) officials are reminding customers of a few tips that may prevent frozen or broken pipes inside the home. –Tightly close all doors and windows. –Seal all leaks in crawl spaces and basements. –Ask your local hardware store about materials to insulate […]

UPDATED The National Weather Service (NWS) has upgraded a Winter Storm Watch to a Winter Storm Warning meaning heavy snow is imminent for Montgomery County beginning tomorrow morning, Tuesday, Jan. 21, through the evening hours. According to the NWS, heavy snow with totals of 4-8″ is expected for Montgomery County. Residents should begin winter storm […]