Montgomery Community Media

The Montgomery County Council will hold its inaugural African Heritage Month commemoration Tuesday at 9 a.m. prior to the Council meeting, according to a press release. The virtual commemoration will be hosted by Councilmember Will Jawando, whose father is Nigerian, and Council President Tom Hucker. The event will feature a video segment and a proclamation […]

Today is Monday, Sept. 27, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council Media Briefing: Council President Tom Hucker and Vice President Gabe Albornoz will hold a media briefing today at 11:30 a.m. to discuss Wednesday’s Town Hall, and the Police-Community Policing-Data bill. A public health official will provide a public […]

Today is Thursday, Sept. 23, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. Weather Alert: National Weather Service officials say rainfall will continue this morning in Montgomery County. Be aware of possible flooded roadways. Showers & isolated storms continue this morning as a cold front inches across the area. Heavy rain will […]

Today is Wednesday, Sept. 22, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. Weekly Media Briefing: County Executive Marc Elrich, Acting Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Dr. Earl Stoddard and other county officials will hold their media briefing at 12:30 p.m. Residents can watch live on MCM channels 21 and 995 (HD), County […]

It’s time to take out old Earth, Wind & Fire records because it’s the (sort of) official day of dancing in September. Did you remember, tonight will be the 21st night of September? Clouds are in today’s forecast, but maybe we can change that by chasing the clouds away with our hearts ringing and souls […]

The Montgomery County Redistricting Commission will convene on Sept. 23 at 5 p.m. to begin the process of mapping new Council districts for future Council elections, according to a presentation on redistricting and the commission’s role. The County’s Constitution stipulates that district lines be redrawn every 10 years based on the findings of the decennial […]

Today is Monday, Sept. 20, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council Committee Meetings:  The Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee (PHED) and the Public Safety Committee (PS) meet Monday. The morning PHED meeting starts at 9:15 a.m. may be watched live here. Find the agenda and staff reports here. […]

Not only are the number of new coronavirus cases dropping steeply among Montgomery County residents, the vaccines are showing they are effective. Ninety seven percent of the recent cases in Maryland are arising in unvaccinated people, according to Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles Also, Gayles noted that 89% of hospitalizations and deaths related […]

The Montgomery County Council is accepting applicants to serve on its Board of Appeals, the five-member quasi-judicial panel which settles land zoning and development disputes. The open position can be filled by a Democrat, Republican or a voter not affiliated with any political party. Current board member Caryn Hines’ term expires in September, creating an […]

El programa de calles compartidas del condado de Montgomery continuará durante todo el verano, anunció el condado en un comunicado el 11 de junio. El Departamento de Transporte (MCDOT) inició el programa de Calles Compartidas cuando comenzó la pandemia de COVID-19. Cerró algunas carreteras a los automóviles para permitir actividades al aire libre como caminar […]