Montgomery Community Media

County Council to Hold Black History Month Program The Montgomery County Council will hold a special program to commemorate Black History Month. The Council will discuss the importance of preserving and honoring the County’s African American history and therefore its connection to fostering racial equity. “Black History Month is a time for all of us […]

WAMU 88.5’s Kojo Nnamdi will host a town hall-style discussion on diversity and the achievement gap in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) on Tuesday, Feb. 26. The event takes place at the Silver Spring Civic Building from 6 to 8 p.m. Doors to the Civic Building will open at 6 p.m. and the discussion will […]

Here are five things you need to know today, Monday, Feb. 26 in Montgomery County: 1. Women in Politics: The League of Women Voters hosts a forum from 6:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. on Women in Politics. The event takes place at the Rockville Library, 21 Maryland Ave. 2. Council in Session: The Montgomery County […]

Here are some of our picks for arts and entertainment this weekend, check the MyMCMedia calendar for more choices. Art: The Cabin Fever exhibit at Kentlands Mansion is on display through April 14. This juried mixed-media exhibit features works by members of the Art League of Germantown. The Mansion at Strathmore has three new exhibits […]

Montgomery County Councilmember Hans Riemer is hosting the first STEM Summit on Feb. 26, according to a news release. Educators from pre-K to college along with business leaders, industry leaders, and interested parents and students are invited to attend. The goal of the summit is to create a vision for an effective STEM engagement strategy […]

Here are your five things to know today, Feb. 26, in Montgomery County: 1. Today, the D.C. Public Service Commission will announce whether it has approved Exelon’s request to take over Pepco. 2. The weekend starts early for Montgomery County Public School students because today is an early release day. 3. Metro’s General Manager Paul Wiedefeld and […]

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Montgomery County for Thursday, Feb. 26 from 3 a.m. to noon. Snow is expected to develop overnight and continue through Thursday morning with accumulations from one to two inches. According to the advisory, snow is expected to be heaviest during Thursday morning’s commute. Motorists are urged […]

The morning rush hour on Feb. 26 was complicated by traffic tie-ups for many in Montgomery County. Police reported multiple accidents that snarled traffic and many commuters were simply slowed down by the morning snow. Here’s a look at some photos from around the county:

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Montgomery County from late tonight, Feb. 25, until mid-day on Wednesday, Feb. 26. A winter weather advisory is issued when frozen precipitation is expected that may impact travel. Travel may become hazardous. Caution should be used during any travel.

Montgomery County police are investigating a fatal hit and run collision that occurred on Feb. 26. Police said at approximately 8:15 p.m., officers from the 4th district station and fire-rescue personnel responded to the area of Connecticut Avenue and Randolph Road for a report of a pedestrian struck. According to police, responding units located the […]