Montgomery Community Media

With cicadas may come rats, Montgomery County health officials caution residents. Officials urge residents to take measures to stop an increase in the rat population as Brood X cicadas emerge, after health inspectors noticed a large increase in rat complaints during the last invasion 17 years ago. In June 2004, during the last Brood X […]

A lightning strike ignited a house fire in the 24700 block of Kings Valley Road in Damascus late Thursday afternoon, according to a county fire official. Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer said over 65 firefighters responded to the house fire, which began in the attic of the house. According to Piringer, two adults and […]

Montgomery County’s Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) is warning property owners not to be fooled by a deceptive letter, which encourages consumers to pay $99 to petition to have their property tax assessment reviewed. According to county officials, the direct mail solicitation gives the false appearance that it is from a state or local government […]

The Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) and the Commission on Common Ownership Communities (CCOC) will host an informational session about condominium and homeowners association lawsuits regarding the collection of dues and fees on Wednesday, June 10 from 7 to 9 p.m., in the Council Office Building, 100 Maryland Avenue, Rockville. The Honorable Eugene […]

Montgomery County homeowners with a limited income or who are at least 70 years old should apply for the Maryland Property Tax Credit by September 1. Watch this report to learn more. Call 1-800-944-7403 to request an application or download the form at dat.state.md.us/sdatweb/htc.html