Montgomery Community Media

Montgomery County Police located and arrested a 16-year-old male who stabbed a 7-Eleven employee, according to police. The juvenile, David Nichols of Silver Spring, is being charged with theft and assault. He is being charged as an adult, due to the severity of the assault. The crime took place Saturday, Jan. 30 in Germantown. The […]

Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics for Feb. 5 The Maryland Department of Health reported 258 new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County Friday morning. This brings the cumulative cases to more than 60,000. Montgomery County recorded 10 new coronavirus-related fatalities Friday, bringing the death toll to 1,290. The county reports 231 patients were hospitalized with COVID-19 as of […]

Today is Friday, Feb. 5, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. Food Resources: There are two food distribution events happening today in Montgomery County. Additional resources may are found on the county website food resources page. 2. CM Katz Business Briefing: Councilmember Sidney Katz will be joined by Marla Bilonick, […]

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich unveiled his 2021-2026 budget during his first State of the County address on Wednesday, stressing affordable housing as one of his top priorities. To prove it, he recommended adding a record $132 million to the capital budget for affordable housing projects over the next six years. Elrich says money will […]

MCEDC Opportunity Zone Workshop The Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation and the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond present Montgomery County, Maryland’s Opportunity Zone Workshop Tuesday, February 5. The workshop takes place at AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center in Downtown Silver Spring. The all-day workshop is intended for investors, developers, and others with potential business […]

Today is Tuesday, Feb. 5., and it’s the start of Lunar New Year! Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council in Session: The County Council meets today at 9:30 a.m. Check out the agenda for the meeting here. 2. Public Hearing: There will be a public hearing today in the Council […]

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will open two hours late on Feb. 5 due to icy roadways. Bus service will be provided on a two-hour delayed schedule. Morning prekindergarten, morning half-day Head Start, other morning half-day programs and field trips are canceled. Other activities and programs that begin at 10:50 a.m. or earlier are canceled. Administrative […]

Here is the rundown of five things to know today, Monday, Feb. 5, in Montgomery County: 1. Council Action: Montgomery County Council committees are meeting today. Among the top items are a discussion about how state lawmakers are responding to federal tax law changes, at 12:30 p.m. Then at 2 p.m., the Education Committee will […]

Metro announced some major changes to parking beginning Monday, Feb. 5, including ending free parking on Saturdays. Parking on Sundays and federal holidays will remain free except when special event parking rules are in effect. Metro will expand hours when parking fees are charged, lower parking fees at two stations as part of a pilot program, […]

Montgomery County residents celebrated the Year of the Rooster during Lunar New Year festivities. CCM’s Crystal Park reports from the Lakeforest Mall in Gaithersburg.