Montgomery Community Media

A Montgomery County district court judge sentenced Katherine Ting Tiong, the Rockville woman charged with keeping 66 dogs in her home in deplorable conditions, to 16-1⁄2 years in jail with all but 180 days suspended and a $1,000 fine on July 8, according to a news release issued by the Montgomery County Animal Services and […]

The City of Rockville has opened four cooling centers for community members in need of a place to cool off from this week’s hot weather. The centers are located at the following facilities: Lincoln Park Community Center, 357 Frederick Avenue. Rockville Senior Center, 1150 Carnation Drive. Thomas Farm Community Center, 700 Fallsgrove Drive. Twinbrook Community […]

President Barack Obama has ordered the American flag to half-staff as a mark of respect for the victims of the attack on police officers on July 7 in Dallas, Texas. According to the President’s proclamation, flags should fly at half staff from now until sunset on July 12. As a matter of protocol the Maryland […]

UPDATED Here are your five things to know today, July 8, in Montgomery County: 1. The Gaithersburg-Germantown Public Safety Awards breakfast takes place today at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds. Follow @MyMCMedia on Twitter for updates from the awards ceremony. 2. Downtown Wheaton is re-designated as an Arts and Entertainment District for the next decade by the […]

Rockville City Councilmember Beryl Feinberg will run for reelection. Feinberg announced on July 8 that she has formally completed all filing requirements and will be on the ballot city election this November. “I am thrilled with the broad support I have received for this reelection campaign. I value my engagement with residents and businesses as […]

Swimmers took to the blocks on July 8 at the Montgomery County Swim League’s (MCSL) Coaches Long Course meet at the Rockville Swim and Fitness Center until a fast-moving storm took the place of the fast swimming. Coaches, volunteers and swimmers talk about the excitement and fun of summer competitive swimming in this report by […]

Here are five things to know today, July 8, in Montgomery County: 1. The Gaithersburg city flag is flying at half staff today in honor of former Mayor Milton Miles Walker. 2. The Montgomery County Council is scheduled to take action on a marijuana paraphernalia resolution today. 3. Montgomery County Councilmembers will interview five applicants […]

UPDATED/ 12:30 p.m./The City of Gaithersburg’s flag will fly at half-staff on July 8 in honor of Milton Miles Walker, a former Mayor of Gaithersburg who passed away on June 27 at the age of 95. Mr. Walker served on the Gaithersburg City Council from 1956 to 1974 and as mayor from 1974 to 1976.  In […]