Montgomery Community Media

Here are your five things to know today, Nov. 20, in Montgomery County: 1. The Metro Board of Directors has appointed Paul Wiedefeld as General Manager and CEO, and he says safety is his top priority. His first day is Nov. 30th. 2. Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett has released the county’s list of state […]

Here are your five things to know today, Nov. 13, in Montgomery County: 1. Homicides are up in Montgomery County this year. 2. Dave and Busters is one of several businesses that has signed a lease at Ellsworth Place in downtown Silver Spring. 3. Eight of Montgomery County’s nine Councilmembers have sent a letter to […]

Do you need a laugh? Who doesn’t. For the past 30 years, there’s been endless laughter at meetings of the Leisure World Comedy and Humor Club, which is the featured subject of the current edition of the Parks, Rec and Roll show on County Cable Montgomery (CCM). The Comedy and Humor Club meets at Leisure […]

Zombie alert: The Silver Spring Zombie Walk talks place on Oct. 24 in downtown Silver Spring. Hundreds are expected to participate in this year’s walk, and County Councilmember Hans Riemer welcomes them. “Silver Spring is one the most diverse communities in the nation,” said Riemer in a news release posted on the event’s website. “Each […]

The summer arts scene is heating up in Gaithersburg. On May 29, QuinTango takes the stage at the Gaithersburg Arts Barn followed by a dance party at the Kentlands Mansion. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke has a preview of that performance and more. For more information about the city of Gaithersburg’s Totally Tango! performance, visit the city’s […]

There are some storms in our forecast for later today, so don’t forget your umbrella. Here are five more things to know today, April 10, in Montgomery County: 1. Tax Talk: Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot has released a list of people and businesses who he says owe thousands of dollars in back taxes and penalties. […]

Happy Monday! Here are your five things to know today, March 23, in Montgomery County: 1. There was a special fan at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay women’s basketball game in College Parkon Saturday. 2. The Montgomery County Council committees will meet today, on the agenda are CIP Projects at MCPS. 3. Montgomery and P.G counties are to talk […]

Happy Friday! Enjoy the spring snow. Here are your five things to know today, March 20, in Montgomery County: 1. The Montgomery County Council’s Ad Hoc Committee on Liquor Control will hold its third meeting today. The Committee will hear from representatives from restaurants, beer and wine stores and liquor distributors. 2. County Councilmember Hans […]

Here are your five things to know today, March 13, in Montgomery County. 1. The 41st annual Public Safety Awards ceremony takes place today at the Bethesda North Marriott. 2. A healthcare worker diagnosed with the Ebola virus is scheduled to be admitted to NIH today. 3. Meet the two MCPS students who are campaigning […]

Happy Valentine’s Day! Here are your five things to know today, Feb. 14, in Montgomery County: 1. Hold on to your hat! There is a high wind advisory in effect until noon on Sunday. Montgomery County officials have posted some cold weather safety tips on the county’s website. 2. Montgomery County officials are also working to […]