Montgomery Community Media

The Montgomery County Council on June 11 joined in the nationwide celebration of Juneteenth—the day in 1865 that Texas declared its slaves as free. That day came two months after the Confederate surrender in the Civil War.

It was a busy night for Montgomery County fire and rescue units who responded to dozens of calls following the strong storms that swept through our area on June 11. Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer said firefighters believe at least three house fires were started by lightning. Piringer said one of the fires ignited […]

UPDATED The tornado watch has expired but a severe thunderstorm and flash flood warning has been issued for Montgomery County. Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer reports several vehicles are stranded in high water and water rescues are ongoing. Firefighters have been dispatched to several house fires that may have been ignited by lightning. ————————————– […]

Here are five things to know today, June 11, in Montgomery County: 1. Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Joshua Starr is recommending against changing the bell times at the district’s schools. 2. It’s graduation day at Richard Montgomery, Gateway to College, and Walt Whitman high schools. Congratulations seniors! 3. County Executive Ike Leggett will […]

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for Montgomery County from now until 2 a.m. on June 11. According to the NWS, thunderstorms that form during this period will be capable of producing flooding rains. Residents should expect extremely heavy rain that will flood low lying areas and streets with slow drainage. […]

The Montgomery County Council’s regular weekly meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m. on June 11 in the Third Floor Hearing Room of the Council Office Building at 100 Maryland Ave. in Rockville. The morning session and a public hearing starting at 1:30 p.m. will be televised live by County Cable Montgomery (CCM—Cable Channel 6 on […]

The Montgomery County Council will hold a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. on June 11, on the first major rewrite of the County Zoning Code since 1978. Goals for the rewrite include to update all aspects of the ordinance, create more predictability in the standards and promote “green” land use practices. The public hearing will […]