Montgomery Community Media

Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) announced May 10 they would begin reopening branches to the public. On June 1, six of the 22 county libraries will reopen after being closed for more than a year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Tuesday, MCPL announced that seven additional branches are scheduled to reopen June 14. When the […]

With six Montgomery County Public Library (MCPL) branches scheduled to reopen June 1, the libraries announced Thursday that the Holds to Go service at the six branches ends Saturday, May 22. The six branches reopening include Rockville, Gaithersburg, Silver Spring, Olney, Marilyn J. Praisner, and Connie Morella. Montgomery County Public Libraries closed all branches to the […]

After backlash from residents and community leaders, Montgomery County will be reopening some of its public libraries and senior centers. On June 1, six library branches will reopen. Then, on June 14 two of the county’s seven senior centers will reopen. The libraries that will reopen are: Connie Morella Library, 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda Gaithersburg […]

In honor of Women’s History Month, MCM is recognizing some of Montgomery County’s most notable women. Women who have driven change, fought for equality and provided representation for the many diverse parts of our community. Connie Morella served in the Maryland General Assembly from 1979 to 1986 and represented Maryland’s 8th Congressional district in the […]

Today is Wednesday, March 6. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Education Budget Meeting: There’s an Education Budget Meeting at Rockville High School tonight at 6:30 p.m. Community members are invited to learn about the FY 2020 Budget. Montgomery County Councilmember Craig Rice attend this meeting with MCPS Superintendent Jack R. Smith […]

New County Executive Marc Elrich and County Council members schmooze at the Executive’s Ball.  

It’s Monday, Oct. 1, and it’s a heavy day for local politics in Montgomery County: 1. County Executives Face Off: Montgomery Community Media hosts the county executive candidates in a forum. You can watch Democrat Marc Elrich, Republican Robin Ficker and Independent Nancy Floreen square off on Channels 19, 21 and 995 HD and live-streamed […]

Gov. Larry Hogan said Tuesday he could win Democrat-party-rich Montgomery County in the gubernatorial election in November. “I think we have a shot at winning Montgomery County, which would be unheard for a Republican. But I think we’re going to do it,” Hogan said. The comments came after attending a birthday party for a 105-year-old […]

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett joined U.S. Congressman Jamie Raskin and Montgomery County Council President Hans Riemer, attended the grand reopening and renaming of the Bethesda Library to the Connie Morella Library. Morella served in the Maryland General Assembly from 1979 to 1986, and Maryland’s 8th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives from […]

Here are five things to know for Friday, April 13, in Montgomery County: 1. Senior Forum and resource fair: Montgomery County Councilmember Sidney Katz hosts a senior forum and resource fair at the Bauer Drive Community Recreation Center from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 2. Leonard Bernstein at 100 concert: Pianist and composer Michael Brown performs […]