Montgomery Community Media

According to the Gaithersburg Police Department, three suspects were arrested and charged for stolen vehicle, gun and drug offenses on Tuesday. 18-year-old Dewaun Matthew Jordan of Gaithersburg faces charges for possession of a controlled dangerous substance and conspiracy to commit auto theft. 17-year-old Jvar Rashad Allen and 16-year-old Tejion James Jones are both being charged […]

Due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bed Bath & Beyond in Gaithersburg will be closing before Dec. 31, the company announced. Located just off I-270 at the Montgomery Village Avenue exit, the Gaithersburg Bed Bath & Beyond is one of the first 63 locations named to be closing by the end of […]

It’s Tuesday, Sept. 22 a frost advisory is in effect until 9 a.m. In the meantime, the 2020 General Election is 42 days away. Have you checked to make sure you’re registered to vote? 1. Council in Session: Montgomery County Council meets virtually at 9:45 a.m. Here’s a look at the meeting’s agenda. 2. School […]

Montgomery County Police Department continues to investigate a fatal car collision that occurred Sept. 9 in Gaithersburg. All parties and vehicle owners have been identified, said Montgomery County Police Sgt. John O’Brien, who works with the collision reconstruction unit. The car that Stephanie Vasquez, one of the victims who died at the crash, was driving […]

The National Weather Service has issued a frost advisory that begins Monday at midnight and is effective until 9 a.m. on Tuesday for  Montgomery County and surrounding areas. According to the NWS, a frost advisory means that wide spread frost is expected and sensitive outdoor plants may be damaged or killed if left uncovered. NWS […]

It’s Monday, Sept. 21, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. COVID-19 Testing: Montgomery County is holding three free testing clinics today. Testing is available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wheaton Library and Community Recreation Center and in Germantown at the parking garage behind the Regal Cinemas. And […]

Montgomery County is holding 12 COVID-19 testing clinics the week of Sept. 21. The clinics provide free walk-in and drive-thru testing at multiple locations throughout the county. Testing is free, no doctor’s order is required, and no appointments are needed but are encouraged. Appointments may be made on the County’s testing website. County health officials […]

It’s Friday, Sept. 18, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. Road Closure:  Montgomery Parks is closing two sections of Sligo Creek Parkway for repairs today from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Two sections will be closed to all traffic, including cars, pedestrians, and bikes. Sligo Creek Parkway from Kennebec Avenue […]

The driver and two passengers involved in a fatal car collision on Muddy Branch Road in Gaithersburg Sept. 9 are improving. Pete Piringer, Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service, said they “were all expected to survive, be treated and released” from the hospital. The two people in the other car succumbed to […]

Montgomery Parks is hosting a virtual community meeting about Centerway Local Park, Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. According to the press release, Montgomery Parks plans to renovate outdated playground equipment and increase accessibility of the picnic shelter and parking lot at Centerway Local Park. This project is involved with the Playground Renovation Program, a […]