Montgomery Community Media

Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Jan 27. 1. No School for Students:  Students do not report to school today because the public school teachers have a professional day. 2. Municipal Monday: Rockville’s Mayor and Council meets at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 111 Maryland Ave.  Here’s the agenda. Gaithersburg’s Mayor and […]

Three days before they officially open, the new Mission BBQ in Germantown is offering a promotion today that should get fans of their food very excited. Tonight is Military Appreciation Night from 6-9 pm. The first 100 people in line will get free barbecue for a year. You have to be 18 years old and […]

A man has been arrested and is facing charges for an attempted armed robbery at a Subway in Germantown. Detectives with the Montgomery County Police Department say DNA evidence helped link 44-year-old Larry Armwood to an attempted robbery that happened on October 24 at the Subway located on the 18000 block of Matney Road. DNA […]

Update (Jan. 27): The city of Rockville has cancelled the Lunar New Year celebration scheduled for Feb 1. Original:  The Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year, is a centuries-old celebration of the new calendar year. The new lunar year will last from Jan. 25, 2020 to Feb. 11, 2021. The new year […]

Here’s our guide to arts and entertainment in Montgomery County, Jan 23-26. Paul Galbraith and Antonio Meneses:  Strathmore’s Inspired Pairings concerts continue with master classical guitarist Paul Galbraith paired with master cellist Anotnio Meneses for a concert in The Mansion. Enjoy an evening of Brazilian and classical music performed with breathtaking skill. Thursday, January 23 […]

The county’s Charter Review Commission seeks public input and invites residents to participate in any of the five listening sessions scheduled through March 23. The purpose of the sessions is to discuss the structure of the Montgomery County Council. The sessions will address whether the size of the Council and its make-up should be changed […]

In a new study recently released by WalletHub, Maryland ranks as the second most educated state in the country, just behind Massachusetts. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the higher the level of education one completes, the higher their income potential and the lower their chances of unemployment become. WalletHub compared all 50 states […]

More than 250 people attended Montgomery County Public Schools’ boundary analysis meeting at Northwest High School in Germantown on Tuesday. The project, led by contractors from WXY Architecture, is currently in its initial phase, which consists of gathering public opinion. MCPS officials say the analysis is intended to examine the school system’s current boundaries and […]

It took longer than expected but Topgolf Germantown is finally open for business. Friday was the official grand opening for the sports and entertainment venue that is geared for golfers and non-golfers alike. Here’s a sneak peak. Topgolf Germantown will be open Sundays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. until midnight and Fridays and Saturdays from […]

Here’s our guide to arts and entertainment in Montgomery County, Jan 16-20. Art Exhibit Receptions:  Strathmore’s 29th annual juried exhibit titled Home explores the sturctural, communal, and emotional aspects of the spaces that make our homes. The second exhibit, Coastal by artist David Scheirer includes whimsical watercolor illustrations of coastal wildlife. From the Eastern Shore […]