Montgomery Community Media

Senator-elect Chris Van Hollen has agreed to serve as chairman of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) for the 2018 cycle, according to a news release. “Chris Van Hollen was our first choice for DSCC chairman because of his talents, his work ethic, and his experience,” said Senator Charles Schumer. “He has the confidence of […]

The holiday season is officially here and there are a ton of events happening around Montgomery County to mark the occasion. There’s everything from tree lightings, winter festivals and holiday performances. Check out a full list of events, below. Nov. 18th: Holiday Tree Lighting at Pike & Rose, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Excited to […]

Action Committee for Transit (ACT) is proposing increasing MARC train service on the Brunswick/Frederick line to and from Washington, D.C. to ease congestion on I-270. Earlier this year Governor Larry Hogan called on the smartest minds in transportation to help the state decide how to spend $100 million in funding to ease congestion along the I-270 […]

Here are five things to know today, Nov. 11, in Montgomery County: 1. It’s Veterans Day! Find out what’s open and what’s not in Montgomery County, here. 2. A Veterans Day ceremony is scheduled at 11 a.m. today at the City Hall Concert Pavilion in Gaithersburg. 3. A celebration of diversity, “Stand in Solidarity with […]

The Maryland State Highway Administration is reminding commuters of the following road closures in Montgomery County this weekend: I-495 (Capital Beltway) Bridge over Stoneybrook Road/Jones Bridge Road (between MD 185 and Seminary Road) – Bridge joint repairs – Double lane closures Sundays through Thursday from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. through November 20. Northbound and […]

Congressman Chris Van Hollen is off to an early start in a final push to connect with voters on Election Day. He is seeking their support for his bid to replace retiring Democrat Barbara Mikulski as the next Senator from Maryland. Van Hollen made his first stop in Kensington where he cast his vote at […]

UPDATED 11.7.16: Montgomery County police officers report that Claudette Reid has been located safely. Update: Claudette Reid has been located safe and unharmed. TY for sharing!https://t.co/kuP6b1WClX — Montgomery Co Police (@mcpnews) November 7, 2016 ORIGINAL POST Montgomery County Police are asking for the public’s help to locate a missing Kensington woman. According to police, Claudette Reid, […]

In an interview this week, Congressman Chris Van Hollen, a Democrat who is running for U.S. Senate, talked about the stakes in the upcoming Presidential General Election and he shared his thoughts about Donald Trump, the Republican candidate for President. “I think Donald Trump would be a danger to the country,” Van Hollen said. Watch […]

Here are five more things to know today, Oct. 3rd, in Montgomery County: 1. No school for MCPS students and teachers today. Germantown Library will feature “No School” activities. 2. The 15th Annual Maryland Hispanic Business Conference is happening today at the Bethesda North Marriott. Maryland Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford is expected to deliver remarks. 3. […]

It’s Friday and there is more rain in the forecast. Here are five more things to know today, Sept. 30, in Montgomery County: 1. White’s Ferry is closed at this time due to an early morning incident where a car drove onto the ferry and then into the river, according to the police. 2.  New […]