Montgomery Community Media

Here’s five things to know today, Jan. 5, in Montgomery County: 1. Schools open two hours late: Montgomery County Public Schools open two hours late today because of the cold. The schools will reevaluate by 7 a.m. to determine if closure of schools is necessary. 2. Bundle up: It’s going to be a cold Friday. The […]

Here’s five things to know today, Jan. 4, in Montgomery County: 1. Schools close for weather: Montgomery County schools are closed today due to the winter weather. The schools may alter Friday’s schedule due to the predicted extreme cold. 2. Governor declares State of Emergency: Maryland Governor Larry Hogan issued order for the Eastern Shore Tuesday night […]

Here’s five things to know today, Jan. 3, in Montgomery County: 1. New Year’s Blood Drive: Representatives from the American Red Cross will hold a blood drive at Casey Community Center in Gaithersburg from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Register online, here. Walk ins are accepted. 2. Student board member nominations: Any student enrolled in a […]

Here’s five things to know today, Tuesday, Jan. 2, in Montgomery County: 1. Art Contest: The MoComCon — Montgomery Comics Con — is holding an art contest. Here are the deets. Draw on your superpowers! Enter the #MoComCon art contest. Entries due to any branch by 4pm, 1/7. Get full contest rules and download an […]

Here’s five things to know today, Friday Dec. 22, in Montgomery County: 1. Health Care Exchange: Today is  the last day to enroll in a health or dental plan in Maryland. Get your head in the game! There’s only one day left to enroll in a health or dental plan. You MUST enroll by 11:59pm Friday 12/22 […]

Here’s five things to know today, Thursday, Dec. 21, in Montgomery County: 1. Liquor License Hearings: Montgomery County Board of License Commissioners will hold a hearing on applications at the Council Office Building. Here’s the agenda. 2. Free Child Safety Seat Inspection: Fitzgerald Auto Mall in Rockville is offering free child safety seat inspections. No appointment is needed, just […]

Here’s five things to know today, Wednesday, Dec. 20, in Montgomery County: 1. New Chief: Takoma Park has a new police chief. Antonio “Tony” DeVaul will begin his first day with the city on Jan. 2, 2018. 2. Blood Drive: The Montgomery County Police Department is hosting a blood drive in honor of Officer Noah […]

Here’s five things to know today, Tuesday, Dec. 19, in Montgomery County: 1. Less Waste for the Holidays: “Holiday Waste Reduction, Reuse and Recycling Display at Brookside Gardens” takes place from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Brookside Gardens 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. 2. It IS a Wonderful Life: Enjoy the timeless Christmas classic, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” […]

Here’s five things to know today, Monday, Dec. 18, in Montgomery County: 1. Over the Hills and Through the Glen: The Montgomery County Planning Department is holding a public meeting from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on updates to the sector plans for the Forest Glen and Montgomery Hills neighborhoods. The meeting is at the Planning […]

Here’s five things to know today, Dec. 15, in Montgomery County: 1. Healthcare Enrollment: Maryland Health Connection has extended the enrollment deadline to next Friday 12/22. IMPORTANT! @Maryland Health Connection has extended the enrollment deadline to next Friday 12/22. Visit https://t.co/qec1n7qd5F today to get your 2018 health plan and peace of mind for you and […]