Montgomery Community Media

UPDATED Montgomery County firefighters battled a house fire in North Potomac on Friday afternoon at 12210 Turley Drive. Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer said the residents were home at the time of the fire and safely evacuated. A firefighter was injured at the scene, Piringer said. According to Piringer, damage is estimated at $225,000. […]

Here are your five things to know today, Jan. 22, in Montgomery County: 1. A Blizzard Warning goes into effect at 3 p.m. today in Montgomery County. Residents should prepare for heavy snow and high winds. 2. Schools are closed today because of the weather conditions. Federal Government offices are closing at noon today. 3. Metro […]

Here are your five things to know today, Jan. 21, in Montgomery County: 1. Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students can sleep in today. That’s because MCPS officials have announced a two-hour delay because of weather conditions. 2. It was gridlock on the roadways last night because of icy conditions. 3. The National Weather Service has […]

Here are your five things to know today, Jan. 20, in Montgomery County: 1. Another cold day is on tap and Montgomery County officials are advising residents to take precautions. Stay tuned, the National Weather Service is monitoring a winter storm that is expected to impact our area on Friday and Saturday. 2. Montgomery County Executive […]

Local leaders and community activists gathered at the Montgomery County Council chambers today to announce the Council’s effort to eliminate traffic deaths on Montgomery County roads by joining the national Vision Zero program. The Vision Zero initiative actually began in Sweden. Montgomery County Councilmember Roger Berliner is spearheading the local effort, with the support of all […]

Here are your five things to know today, Jan. 19, in Montgomery County: 1. Bundle up: It’s dangerously cold outside, and the National Weather Service has issued a wind chill advisory that doesn’t expire until noon today. In other words, don’t leave the house without a coat, scarf, hat and gloves. 2. Montgomery County Councilmembers […]

Here are your five things to know today, Jan. 11, in Montgomery County: 1. Some of the 66 dogs seized from a Rockville area home are now available for adoption at the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center in Derwood. 2. The Montgomery County Council is scheduled to meet at a retreat today at the […]

Here are five things to know today, Jan. 7, in Montgomery County: 1. A week after county inspectors visited his property, Poolesville resident Marc Kohn has announced that he’s closing Mel’s Rink while he explores his options for the backyard ice rink. 2. Safe Silver Spring is holding its annual legislative forum tonight. 3. The Gaithersburg Book […]

UPDATED at 4 p.m. Here are your five things to know today, Jan. 4, in Montgomery County: 1. Gaithersburg leaders were scheduled to discuss a request to annex the Potomac Valley Shopping Center into the city limits at tonight’s Mayor and Council meeting but that agenda item has now been deferred. You can view the agenda […]

It’s a busy Tuesday in Montgomery County. Here are your five things to know today, Dec. 15, in Montgomery County: 1. Got a question for the County Executive? Ike Leggett is scheduled to hold a Virtual Town Hall meeting today from 2 – 3 p.m. online. 2. The funeral for Police Officer Noah Leotta is this […]