Montgomery Community Media

Here are your five things to know today, Dec. 5, in Montgomery County: 1. Plastic Bag Ban: A plastic bag ban is now in effect in Takoma Park. 2. President’s Briefing: Montgomery County Council President Nancy Floreen is expected to discuss raising the minimum wage, the landlord tenant bill, and the Bethesda Downtown Sector Plan […]

UPDATED Montgomery County school board member Rebecca Smondrowski, a Gaithersburg resident, describes recent hate-related incidents at local schools as “heartbreaking.” Just this week, a swastika was found drawn on a tile in a boys bathroom at Quince Orchard High School, where Smondrowski’s daughter attends school. “It has to stop,” said Smondrowski. “It breaks my heart.” […]

The National Weather Service has issued a dense fog advisory for Montgomery County, effective from now thru 7 a.m. on Wednesday. According to the NWS advisory, visibilities may be reduced to less than one quarter of a mile. If driving, slow down, use your headlights and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. Be prepared […]

Here is your look at what people are talking about today, Nov. 28, in Montgomery County: 1. Digital deals: It’s Cyber Monday, and the National Retail Federation predicts that over 122 million consumers will shop online today. 2. Holiday shopping safety campaign: Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett will be joined by public safety officials in […]

Got questions about life in Montgomery County? Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett is scheduled to hold a virtual town hall meeting from 2  to 3 p.m. on Nov. 29. You can submit your questions before and during the one-hour, live chat, here. According to a Montgomery County news release, questions and answers will be posted […]

Montgomery County’s Office of Consumer Protection has some important advice for holiday shoppers this season. Find out more in this Consumer Alert video, below:

UPDATED The undefeated Damascus Swarmin’ Hornets will play for the 3A state championship game for the third year in a row. On Friday night, Damascus beat Potomac in the semi-finals game, 63-28. Damascus will play Franklin for the state title on Dec. 8th at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. You can find tickets, here. You can […]

Stores that are open: Food Lion 6 a.m. – 4 p.m. Wintergreen Plaza, 845 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852 (Unless it’s a 24 hour store) Store Locator Giant 6 a.m. -5 p.m. 5463 Wisconsin Avenue Wisconsin Circle Chevy Chase, MD 20815 Store Locator  6 a.m. -5 p.m 2900 University Boulevard West Westfield Shoppingtown Wheaton, MD 20902 Harris […]

Here are five things to know today, Nov. 23, in Montgomery County: 1. Traveling this Thanksgiving weekend? You’re not alone, AAA projects more than 48.7 million Americans will travel this holiday weekend. 2. Here’s what’s open and what’s closed in the County Thanksgiving weekend. 3. The Dick and Jody Vilardo Foundation donated $4,000 to help Manna […]

Here are five things to know today, Nov. 22, in Montgomery County: 1. Montgomery County police officers are investigating a fatal collision that occurred last night on Airpark Road. 2. Gas prices continue to drop before the busy Thanksgiving travel period. 3. An interfaith Thanksgiving service is taking place tonight at Congregation Har Shalom in […]