Montgomery Community Media

Montgomery County’s Victim Assistance and Sexual Assault Program (VASAP) has created a guide to accessing sexual assault services during the COVID-19 pandemic. The guide includes how to access sexual assault forensic exams, or “rape kits,” services, and counseling. It also provides information on what to expect during a forensic exam and how services have changed […]

Montgomery County may be forced to reschedule their Independence Day firework displays this year due to inclement weather. The National Weather Service is predicting 1-2 inches of rain for the county, with possible breaks in the evening. The county’s fireworks displays in Germantown and Kensington may be delayed until Tuesday, July 5 and any changes […]

Are you planning an Independence Day celebration? We have the details on where to see the fireworks around Montgomery County on July 4th. In Gaithersburg, you can celebrate our nation’s Independence Day at Bohrer Park. Festival activities begin at 5 p.m. and the fireworks are set to take part at about 9:30 p.m. Find out […]

Here are your five things to know today, April 1, in Montgomery County: 1. The Wheaton Community Recreation Center closes today at 5 p.m. for the last time. The new facility is scheduled to open in 2018. 2. The Gaithersburg Dog Exercise Area reopens today at Green Park. 3. The Meadowside Nature Center is passing […]

Here are your five things to know today, Nov. 20, in Montgomery County: 1. The Metro Board of Directors has appointed Paul Wiedefeld as General Manager and CEO, and he says safety is his top priority. His first day is Nov. 30th. 2. Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett has released the county’s list of state […]

Here are your five things to know today, Nov. 13, in Montgomery County: 1. Homicides are up in Montgomery County this year. 2. Dave and Busters is one of several businesses that has signed a lease at Ellsworth Place in downtown Silver Spring. 3. Eight of Montgomery County’s nine Councilmembers have sent a letter to […]

The winter issue of the Montgomery County Guide for Recreation and Parks Programs is now available. Registration opens for programs and classes on November 16. Residents are encouraged to register early as many programs fill up quickly. The guide features hundreds of activities and programs that make it easy to enjoy a healthier and more […]

Hablamos Español 240.777.6839 Registration For Summer Classes & Swim Lessons Begins May 11 at 6:30 a.m May 6:  Cuba Today at Holiday Park Senior Center 1 – 2 p.m. (Free) Dr. Gerald Schneider, Ph.D. will share his learning and experience from his people-to-people visit to Cuba ten days after President Obama’s embargo relaxation message. Questions […]