Montgomery Community Media

According to numerous news reports, Lord & Taylor intends to liquidate its remaining 38 department stores once non-essential businesses are permitted to reopen. Lord & Taylor is the lone store in the mostly-demolished White Flint Mall on Rockville Pike. A spokesperson for Le Tote, which owns the retail store, said, “The company is working through […]

The City of Gaithersburg will be begin repairs to the curb and sidewalk along West Deer Park Road on May 18, according to a press release from the city government. Repairs will include removing and replacing deteriorating curb and sidewalk from Muddy Branch Road to Summit Hall road. During the time of repairs, “No Parking” […]

It’s Wednesday, May 6 and it’s National Nurses Day! Thank a nurse for their frontline work during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are five things to know for today in Montgomery County. 1. Governor’s Press Conference: Gov. Larry Hogan will hold a press conference at 3 p.m. to give COVID-19 updates. It streams live on his […]

Happy Cinco De Mayo! Today we commemorate the Mexican Army’s victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Monday, May 4. 1. Council in Virtual Session:  Montgomery County Council meets virtually at 9:30 a.m. Here’s a look at the meeting’s agenda. […]

Gaithersburg’s Cavanaugh Bell is continuing to receive praise for his antibullying activism and for making care packages for the elderly during the COVID-19 health crisis. Seven-year-old Cavanaugh Bell proves that no one is ever too young to be a leader.https://t.co/pDkubhe3IS — Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) April 13, 2020 The 7-year-old who founded the nonprofit Cool and […]

Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Monday, May 4. 1. Virtual Safety Week:  Elementary and middle school students are invited to the county’s first virtual safety week. The event emphasizes safety in all forms of travel. 2. Municipal Monday: Gaithersburg’s Mayor and Council meet at 7:30 p.m. Here’s the agenda. Virtual […]

Over 200 workers in in Montgomery County for Bonefish Grill, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, and Outback Steakhouse are part of a 60 days notice of possible layoffs or reduced hours because of the impact of the coronavirus closures. The three restaurants are owned by Bloomin’ Brands. On Monday, Bloomin’ Brands filed a  mass layoff Work Adjustment […]

It’s Wednesday, April 29 it’s International Dance Day! Here are five things to know in Montgomery County while you get your groove on. 1. Online Course for Small Businesses: The Small Business Administration is offering an online course on legal requirements for owners. 2. County Council Seeking Testimony: The Montgomery County Council is accepting testimony […]

It’s Tuesday, April 28 and on this day in United States history in 1788, Maryland ratified the U.S. constitution. Maryland was the seventh state to do so. Now that you have a fun fact, here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council in Virtual Session: Montgomery County Council meets virtually at 9:35 […]

Restaurants in the Upcounty area of Montgomery County will be open every Tuesday for “Eat Up: Upcounty Take Out Tuesdays” as they cannot use their dining rooms during the COVID-19 health crisis. Although restaurants in Clarksburg, Damascus, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Montgomery Village and Poolesville are keeping various hours during the health crisis, many are joining the […]