Montgomery Community Media

UPDATED Despite the overcast skies and some rain, thousands of Montgomery County residents enjoyed the fireworks on the Fourth of July in Kensington, Germantown and the city of Rockville. According to a county spokesperson, the crowd in Germantown was estimated at 12,000 people, and in Kensington the turnout was 9,000. The city of Rockville welcomed […]

UPDATED Montgomery County police officers are investigating a fatal head-on collision that occurred shortly before 5 a.m. on July 6, at 10100 Cedar Lane, near Everett Street, in Kensington. The preliminary police investigation indicates that a 2011 Honda Civic was traveling eastbound on Cedar Lane when for reasons still under investigation, the vehicle crossed the centerline. […]

Montgomery County may be forced to reschedule their Independence Day firework displays this year due to inclement weather. The National Weather Service is predicting 1-2 inches of rain for the county, with possible breaks in the evening. The county’s fireworks displays in Germantown and Kensington may be delayed until Tuesday, July 5 and any changes […]

Are you planning an Independence Day celebration? We have the details on where to see the fireworks around Montgomery County on July 4th. In Gaithersburg, you can celebrate our nation’s Independence Day at Bohrer Park. Festival activities begin at 5 p.m. and the fireworks are set to take part at about 9:30 p.m. Find out […]

UPDATED 2:50 p.m. The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning until 5:30 p.m. for Montgomery County. FLASH FLOOD WARNING for Montgomery Co until 5:30 PM. Severe Thunderstorm warning also in effect until 3:15 PM. #MdWx — Montgomery Co OEMHS (@ReadyMontgomery) June 21, 2016 UPDATED 1:25 p.m. The National Weather Service has issued a […]

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Montgomery County from now until 10 p.m. SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH in effect for Montgomery County 2PM – 10PM. Remain alert for severe weather #mdwx https://t.co/WZPICrbAwZ — MC Emergency Mgt (@ReadyMontgomery) June 16, 2016 SVR Thunderstorm Watch til 10 pm for the entire area! Main […]

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Flash Flood Watch from 5 p.m. today thru 6 a.m. on Friday for Montgomery County. According to the NWS, thunderstorms with heavy rainfall are expected today and tonight. A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Be prepared and continue monitoring […]

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is developing plans to help commuters during WMATA’s SafeTrack. SafeTrack is a year-long effort to improve the safety and reliability of the Metrorail system. Three planned line segment repairs and around-the-clock single tracking projects, referred to as “safety surges,” will affect Metro’s Red Line service beginning in August. […]

Here are five things to know today, June 14, in Montgomery County: 1. The Montgomery County Council meets today, and on the agenda is an appointment to the Planning Board. The newest planning commissioner will replace outgoing member Amy Presley, who has served two terms. 2. The Board of Education meets today, and on the […]

UPDATED Commuters take note: beginning June 10th, the State Highway Administration (SHA) plans to temporarily close two lanes on the Outer Loop of I-495 from Georgia Avenue to Connecticut Avenue. According to the SHA, at approximately 9 p.m. crews will begin emergency repairs to the I-495 Bridge over Jones Mill Road/Stonybrook Drive. Officials said the […]