Montgomery Community Media

Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics for Jan. 28 The Maryland Department of Health reported 326 new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County Thursday morning. The county’s cumulative case count is currently 58,011. Montgomery County recorded two new coronavirus-related fatalities Thursday, bringing the death toll to 1,250. The county has a rolling seven-day average of 5.63% for positive COVID-19 […]

Wednesday is International Holocaust Remembrance Day, meant to commemorate victims of genocide by Nazi Germany. On Jan. 27, 1945, the Auschwitz concentration camp was liberated by Soviet troops. Wednesday marks the 76th anniversary. On Twitter, Montgomery County and state leaders recognized and remembered the millions of victims of the Holocaust. An anniversary that we need […]

Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics for Jan. 27, 2021 The Maryland Department of Health reported 359 new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County Wednesday morning. The county’s cumulative case count is 57,685. Montgomery County recorded eight new coronavirus-related fatalities Wednesday, bringing the death toll to 1,248. As of Wednesday, 26 schools in the state are reporting COVID-19 cases, […]

Today is Wednesday, Jan. 27 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Weekly COVID-19 Media Briefing: County Executive Marc Elrich, County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles and Emergency Management Director Dr. Earl Stoddard will hold their weekly media briefing at 12:30 p.m. You can watch live on MCM channels 21 and […]

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 […]

Mission BBQ announced on social media that its Germantown location will be open for business on Jan. 27. The sixteenth of the franchise’s location in Maryland was supposed to open Jan. 13, but the opening was pushed back. Mission BBQ tweeted that it will hold a Military Appreciation Night at the Germantown location on Jan. […]

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. […]

Here’s our guide to arts and entertainment in Montgomery County, Jan. 26-28. Friday, Jan. 26  Off the Grid Opening Reception This art exhibit features contemporary fiber and textile-based artwork by Montgomery County artists Judy Kirpich, Hillary Steel, Floris Flam, Elizabeth Packard, and Karen Schulz. Jan. 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Betty Mae Kramer Gallery […]

The Quince Orchard (QO) Cougars are celebrating a close one after they defeated the Gaithersburg Trojans, 59-56, on the road Friday night. With just over two seconds left on the clock, junior Jack Faraone sunk a three-pointer to clinch the win for the Cougars and improve the team’s record to 16-1. QO’s only loss this […]