Montgomery Community Media

Today is Monday, July 12, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. COVID-19 Testing and Vaccine Clinics: Free COVID-19 testing is available throughout the county at seven testing sites today. Montgomery County clinics are vaccinating residents age 12 and older. Make an appointment here. 2. Council Media Briefing: Council President Tom Hucker and Council Vice […]

Gov. Larry Hogan announced on Wednesday another incentive to get the COVID-19 vaccine into young Marylanders. The Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) and the Maryland Department of Health have formed a partnership to give away $1 million in college scholarships to 20 vaccinated Marylanders ages 12 through 17. The initiative, called the VaxU Scholarship Promotion, […]

“Savor Bethesda” Restaurant Week takes place from now through Sunday, July 18. Participating downtown Bethesda restaurants will offer specials and deals for $10, $20 or $35. All menu items are available for dine in and take-out. Take-out customers may also enjoy their meals at the Bethesda Streetery with locations on Norfolk, Cordell and Woodmont Avenues. […]

Throughout July, Montgomery County Public Libraries will be hosting virtual workshops and one-on-one sessions to help entrepreneurs and job hunters with their search. According to a Montgomery County press release, all that is required to attend is a smartphone, tablet or computer and an internet connection. The sessions and workshops will be held exclusively online […]

July may be the purrrfect time to adopt a feline friend in Montgomery County. Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) in Derwood is waiving the fees for all its cats and kittens from July 1 through July 31. The initiative is part of MCASAC’s “Feline Freedom” campaign and is sponsored by the nonprofit […]

A VIP trip to Super Bowl LVI—along with several other potential prizes—is now available for those vaccinated at a CVS Pharmacy. CVS Health announced that starting Tuesday, customers who’ve received the COVID-19 vaccine or plan to receive the vaccine through one of its pharmacies can enter into several sweepstakes. CVS is launching these sweepstakes over […]

Montgomery County Police Department’s Major Crimes Division is investigating an armed carjacking incident in White Oak on July 2. On July 12, MCPD released a sketch of a man of the man sought in connection with the incident. Police say the suspect is believed to be in his 30s and he’s described as “5’8′ to […]

The Wheaton outdoor summer concert series, Wheaton TGIF, is scheduled to begin July 12 with four concerts at Wheaton Veterans Urban Park. The free concerts take place at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Fridays of July and August. Concert attendees are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets. The park is located at 11200 […]

Here’s our guide to arts and entertainment in Montgomery County, July 12 – 14. Summer Concert at Glen Echo Park: The annual summer concert series features the award-winning reggae band I&I Riddim in the Bumper Car Pavilion Thursday, July 11 at 7:30 p.m.  Glen Echo Park. Click here for more information. Free. Peabo Bryson: With 20 albums […]

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) will honor over forty Upcounty Police Officers, Special Operations Teams, Firefighters, and Paramedics at their 24th Annual Public Safety Awards Breakfast on Friday, July 12, 2019. This event honors our public safety personnel and first responders from Montgomery County Upcounty’s fire & police departments, Maryland State Police, and Office of the […]