Montgomery Community Media

Happy Friday! Here are five things to know today, Friday, Oct. 5, in Montgomery County: 1. Procurement Forum: The County Office of Procurement hosts the third annual forum to assist businesses to find procurement opportunities, network with peers and create new connections. The free forum takes place at the Silver Spring Civic Center. 2. Schools […]

Happy Thursday! Here are #fivethings to know today, Thursday, Oct. 4, in Montgomery County: 1. A Rock Anniversary: Roberto Clemente Middle School in Germantown celebrates the 10th Anniversary of Clemente Music Rocks with a benefit concert at the Bethesda Blues and Jazz Club. The fun begins at 7:30. Ticket at http://bbjlive.com/ 2. Public Safety Committee […]

Happy Tuesday! Here are #fivethings to know today, Tuesday, Oct. 2, in Montgomery County: 1. Outdoor Smoking Ban?: The Montgomery County Council will consider a bill that would ban outdoor smoking at restaurants with outdoor seating during its regularly scheduled session today. 2. The Future of Montgomery College: Residents are invited to attend a forum with Montgomery […]

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 […]

Here are five things you need to know today, Friday, Sept. 28  in Montgomery County: 1. World Rabies Day: According the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), rabies is the deadliest disease in the world. Here is more information from the CDC. https://youtu.be/oU45jV16MA8 2. Culture Fest: Westfield Montgomery hosts a cultural arts exhibit from now through Oct. […]

We are in for a day of rain, again. Here are five things you need to know today, Thursday, Sept. 27  in Montgomery County: 1. Grand Opening: The Chick-fil-A at Rockville opens today. The new fast food restaurant specializing in chicken sandwiches is located at 1401 Research Boulevard. 2. Planning Meeting: The Planning Board meets today and […]

Here are five things you need to know today, Wednesday, Sept. 26  in Montgomery County: 1. A Chance of Thunderstorms: A cold front will cross the region late today and help trigger numerous showers and thunderstorms this afternoon, some of which could be severe with damaging winds, according to The National Weather Service. 2. Board of […]

Here are five things you need to know today, Tuesday, Sept. 25  in Montgomery County: 1. Voter Registration Day:  Today is National Voter Registration Day and the Montgomery County Board of Elections is encouraging residents to register to vote and verify their registrations information is current. Locations of drives may be found here. 2. Montgomery […]

Here are five things you need to know today, Monday, Sept. 24, in Montgomery County: 1. Busy Committee Day: Montgomery County Council committees have a full day of briefings. The Public Safety Committee, at 9:30 a.m., hears from corrections officials on how the county prevents jail suicides. Also at 9:30 a.m., the planning committee discusses […]

Here are five things you need to know today, Friday, Sept. 21, in Montgomery County: 1. Parking Day: Seventeen metered parking spaces will be transformed today into park-like spots in Bethesda and Silver Spring. 2. Lunch with the Mayor: Takoma Park Mayor Kate Stewart invites residents to a monthly lunch featuring restaurants located in the Takoma Langley […]