Montgomery Community Media

Here are five things to know today, Jan. 10, in Montgomery County: 1. The National Weather Service predicts a warming trend the next few days, but expect cold weather today. 2. The Montgomery County Board of Education will be holding an all-day business meeting. An update on three Choice Study programs is on the agenda. […]

Here are five things to know today, Jan. 9, in Montgomery County: 1. Bundle up! It’s going to be a cold Monday. The National Weather Service predicts high temps to be near 30 degrees. 2. Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Governor Larry Hogan is scheduled to present a proclamation at 11 a.m. at […]

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett is scheduled to hold five forums on the the fiscal year 2018 operating budget this month. The first budget forum is scheduled for Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. at the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Regional Services Center, 4805 Edgemoor Lane. “Public forums are the residents’ opportunity to tell me what is important to […]

Here are your five things to know today, Jan. 6, in Montgomery County: 1. A new facility serving homeless women has opened on Taft Court in Rockville. 2. Ride On officials have announced some route changes that take effect on Sunday, including new service to the Clarksburg Premium Outlets. 3. According to a new report, […]

Here are five things to know today, Jan. 5, in Montgomery County: 1. Are you ready for some snow? The National Weather Service is predicting that the white stuff will begin falling during rush hour tonight. First accumulating snow of the season expected across most of the region late tomorrow. Here are the highlights. #dcwx #mdwx #vawx […]

Here are five things to know today, Dec. 20, in Montgomery County: 1. Virtual Town Hall: Got questions about life in Montgomery County? Executive Ike Leggett is holding an online town hall meeting from 2 – 3 p.m. today. 2. Senior Living: Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett and County Councilmember Craig Rice are scheduled to attend a […]

Here are five things to know today, Dec. 19, in Montgomery County: 1. Maryland’s electors will meet at 1 p.m. today at the State House in Annapolis to cast their electoral votes for President and Vice President of the United States. For the first time, you can watch this process live, here. 2. Gaithersburg’s elected leaders meet […]

UPDATED Montgomery County school board member Rebecca Smondrowski, a Gaithersburg resident, describes recent hate-related incidents at local schools as “heartbreaking.” Just this week, a swastika was found drawn on a tile in a boys bathroom at Quince Orchard High School, where Smondrowski’s daughter attends school. “It has to stop,” said Smondrowski. “It breaks my heart.” […]

As people shop and purchase gifts online and have them delivered to their home during the holiday season, the Montgomery County Police Department reminds residents of ways to ensure their packages are delivered to them safely: Choose A Delivery Address Wisely Choose to Have Package Delivered to An Attended Location When you order something online, […]

Montgomery County firefighters responded to a number of kitchen fires on Thanksgiving Day in Montgomery County. Fire Chief Scott Goldstein also reports a recent increase in the number of fires sparked by improperly discarded fireplace ashes. Goldstein said it is important to discard ashes from a fireplace or wood stove in a metal can and […]