Montgomery Community Media

Local health officials are stepping it up a notch when it comes to preventing the spread of COVID-19. Beginning Monday, April 13, a new health order is requiring shoppers to wear face coverings at stores in Montgomery County. This goes for grocery stores, pharmacies, and large chain retail stores. Health officials say cloth masks are an […]

The Montgomery County Council introduced legislation to suspend the “carryout bag tax,” until the end of the COVID-19 health crisis.  Grocery stores and other establishments are currently prohibiting customers from bringing and using their own reusable bags in stores, due to health concerns for workers. This bill allows residents to use plastic, disposable bags provided […]

In a YouTube statement, Del. Eric Luedtke said he would introduce legislation that would allow grocery stores to sell beer and wine in a “store within a store” model, similar to how grocery stores host coffee shops and banks. In the statement, Luedtke said the county has debated how alcohol is regulated in Montgomery County. […]

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is considered a day of service in Montgomery County. On Jan. 16, thousands of volunteers will participate in family-oriented service projects to help others across the county. There are events taking place all weekend across the county. Find out more in the report, below: You can find out more about […]

Stores that are open: Food Lion 6 a.m. – 4 p.m. Wintergreen Plaza, 845 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852 (Unless it’s a 24 hour store) Store Locator Giant 6 a.m. -5 p.m. 5463 Wisconsin Avenue Wisconsin Circle Chevy Chase, MD 20815 Store Locator  6 a.m. -5 p.m 2900 University Boulevard West Westfield Shoppingtown Wheaton, MD 20902 Harris […]

Before you make that dinner reservation, call a handyman or shop for jewelry it might be helpful to find out the favorite choices of other people living in Montgomery County. Montgomery Magazine conducted its first “Best of Montgomery County” survey this summer. Publisher Soly Romero says the staff is getting positive responses to the survey. […]

The snowstorm has forced offices, businesses and schools around the region to close on Monday. According the National Weather Service, some areas received nearly 30 inches of snow. Some grocery stores in the County closed during the snow storm while others remained open. If you’re running low on food, here’s a list of some of the stores […]

Several local grocery stores will be open on Thanksgiving Day, most with somewhat limited hours. Store hours may vary so it is wise to call to confirm opening hours before heading to the store. Giant: 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. Safeway: 6 a.m. – 7 p.m. Wegmans in Germantown: 6 a.m. – 5 p.m. Whole […]

Several local grocery stores will be open on Thanksgiving Day, most with somewhat limited hours. Store hours may vary so it is wise to call to confirm opening hours before heading to the store. Giant: 6am – 6pm Safeway: 6am – 7pm Whole Foods: Kentlands 8am -4pm Bethesda: 7am – 4pm Silver Spring: 8am – […]