Montgomery Community Media

Los niños tienen más probabilidades de ser atropellados por un automóvil y perder la vida el 31 de octubre que cualquier otro día del año, según el Consejo Nacional de Seguridad. Es por eso que el Departamento de Transporte del Condado de Montgomery (MCDOT) ofrece consejos prácticos sobre cómo mantenerse a salvo, en su Programa […]

Children are more likely to be hit by a car and killed on Oct. 31 than any other day of the year, according to the National Safety Council. That’s why Montgomery County Department of Transportation is offering trick-or-treaters tips on how to stay safe by handing out prizes and promoting it’s Safe Routes to School […]

‘Tis the season for thrillers …and while it may not be “Halloween Part 13” or “The Maryland Lawnmower Massacre”, MyMCM has created its own version of the genre: “Ghost Stories.” In this less than full-length feature, the real star is Montgomery County. While she doesn’t believe in ghosts herself, Lottes confesses she really wrote her […]

Statistically, 41% of U.S. highway deaths on Halloween involve drunk drivers, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.  If alcohol will be part of your Halloween festivities Saturday, rest assured that you can celebrate safely. A local nonprofit wants you to be aware of their SoberRide program which offers free Lyft rides home. 21-34 […]

El fin de semana de la celebración del “día de las brujas”, el 31 de Octubre, se esperan más oficiales de policía en las áreas más pobladas. Así mismo, el oficial Carlos Cortés del Departamento de Policía del Condado de Montgomery (MCPD) envía ciertas recomendaciones para celebrar de una manera segura.

There are many family-friendly events in the county to celebrate Halloween. Here are a few: Haloween Eye Spy Trains Take a ride on the miniature trains in Cabin John and Wheaton Regional Parks through ‘Trainsylvania.” Cabin John Regional Park 7410 Tuckerman Lane, Rockville Wheaton Regional Park 2002 Shorefield Road, Wheaton Open on weekends now through Oct. […]

There are plenty of places in or near Montgomery County to have some spooky Halloween fun. Here’s a list of some haunted forests and houses, live theatre and movies for the scariest time of the year. Haunted Forests and Houses Field of Screams Maryland Features a hike through the Super Trail and a visit to […]

The Montgomery County Humane Society is accepting entries for the 2021 Howl-o-ween pet costume contest now through Friday, Oct. 22 at midnight. Pet costume contests have been a holiday mainstay at the humane society for many years, according to Director of Marketing and Community Outreach Lisa Carrier-Baker. The humane society started accepting virtual submissions in […]

Montgomery County health officials are offering advice on how to decrease the risks associated with celebrating Halloween, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. “We want children to enjoy Halloween, but we want to be sure that they are celebrating safely,” said Acting Health Officer Dr. James Bridgers in a statement. “We have to remember that for […]