Montgomery Community Media

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich released a Climate Action Plan with 86 measures to cut greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 100% by 2035 compared to 2005 levels and help mitigate climate change risks. “We’ve got to treat this kind of like we treated COVID[-19],” Elrich said during a press conference unveiling the plan Wednesday. “With […]

On Wednesday, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich unveiled the county’s Climate Action Plan. At the Marian Fryer Town Plaza in Downtown Wheaton, Elrich said the county’s climate goals aim to cut greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 80% by 2027 and 100% by 2035 compared to 2005 levels. “They are among the most ambitious in the […]

The “Wings of Fancy” butterfly exhibit is back at Brookside Gardens this year. Find out more in the video, below. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

A broken sprinkler head at  Montgomery Blair High School caused a frozen waterfall at the school Monday. According to Montgomery County Public Schools spokesman Dana Tofig, the sprinkler head in the greenhouse of the school broke. Because there are drains on the floor, he said, there was no serious damage to the school building. The water […]

The Montgomery Parks Foundation, an independent nonprofit organization providing fundraising and support to Montgomery Parks, has secured $1 million dollars from a private donor to help construct a new growing greenhouse at Brookside Gardens in Wheaton. The greenhouse is part of the multi-phase Master Plan adopted in 2005 that will enhance the many spectacular offerings […]

Spring starts in January at Brookside Gardens with a global collection of plants that is sure to please your senses. Find out how you and your organization can take a tour in this report. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming. For detailed information on tours visit brooksidegardens.org.