Montgomery Community Media

Update: Gov. Larry Hogan announced Maryland will expand its COVID-19 vaccination Phase 1 to include immunocompromised resident beginning Feb. 1. Original: Gov. Larry Hogan will provide an update on the state’s COVID-19 vaccination plan Tuesday at 2 p.m. According to the Maryland Department of Health, more than 340,000 people have received the first dose of […]

Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics for Jan. 26 The Maryland Department of Health reported 197 new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County Tuesday morning. This is the lowest number of new cases in a 24 hour period since 189 cases were recorded Nov. 28. The county’s cumulative case count is 57,326. Hospitalizations have been declining since the second […]

Today is Tuesday, Jan. 26 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Winter Weather Advisory:  Montgomery County is under a winter weather advisory this morning until 10 a.m. Remember to drive safely if you’re commuting. 2. Council in Session:  The Montgomery County Council meets virtually at 9:30 a.m. Here’s a look […]

Montgomery County is under a National Weather Service (NWS) winter weather advisory Monday afternoon from 4 p.m. until 10 a.m. Tuesday morning. The advisory includes areas north and west of Montgomery County. NWS says that Monday afternoon, a wintry mix of snow and freezing rain is expected as early as 4 p.m. Up to two […]

Update (Jan. 27): The city of Rockville has cancelled the Lunar New Year celebration scheduled for Feb 1. Original:  The Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year, is a centuries-old celebration of the new calendar year. The new lunar year will last from Jan. 25, 2020 to Feb. 11, 2021. The new year […]

The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) is in the process of upgrading the tolling system on the Intercounty Connector (ICC). A section of the the ICC in Montgomery County is scheduled to be closed Jan. 24-27 and Jan. 31-Feb. 3. The tolling hardware and software at all the toll facilities will be replaced as part of […]

Here’s our guide to arts and entertainment in Montgomery County, Jan 23-26. Paul Galbraith and Antonio Meneses:  Strathmore’s Inspired Pairings concerts continue with master classical guitarist Paul Galbraith paired with master cellist Anotnio Meneses for a concert in The Mansion. Enjoy an evening of Brazilian and classical music performed with breathtaking skill. Thursday, January 23 […]

The county’s Charter Review Commission seeks public input and invites residents to participate in any of the five listening sessions scheduled through March 23. The purpose of the sessions is to discuss the structure of the Montgomery County Council. The sessions will address whether the size of the Council and its make-up should be changed […]

Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture is offering discounts and free activities to furloughed federal workers. Here are some additional suggestions for arts and entertainment around the county this weekend. Friday, Jan. 25 Angelina Ballerina:  Angelina Ballerina brings to life the beloved storybook about a fictional mouse who is training to become a ballerina. […]

Registration for Montgomery County Recreation’s summer camps and programs opens on Tuesday, Jan. 22. To help families choose summer camps that would best suit their children, the Montgomery County Recreation Department is hosting a summer camp fair on Saturday, Jan. 26, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Nancy H. Dacek North Potomac Community Recreation Center, […]