Montgomery Community Media

Here are your five things to know today, Nov. 18, in Montgomery County: 1. Montgomery County is the first in the nation to mandate radon testing. On Tuesday, Councilmembers unanimously approved a bill that will require most single-family homes to be tested for radon before they are sold. The bill goes into effect next fall. […]

Here are your five things to know today, Nov. 17, in Montgomery County: 1. Governor Larry Hogan announced that he’s “cancer free,” at a news conference. Hogan is in remission after receiving treatment for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. 2. The Montgomery County Faith Community Advisory Council is holding a forum today at 2 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation […]

Here are your five things to know today, Nov. 16, in Montgomery County: 1. The U.S. flag will be flown at half staff from now until sunset on Thursday by order of President Obama as a mark of respect for the victims of the attacks in Paris. Meanwhile,  a memorial outside the French Embassy in Washington, […]

The outdoor gear and sports store, REI has announced plans to close its doors on Black Friday (November 27) at all 143 of its retail locations, headquarters and two distribution centers. That means no sales or long lines for shoppers and no going to work for its employees. Instead of reporting to work, the co-op […]

Here are your five things to know today, Nov. 13, in Montgomery County: 1. Homicides are up in Montgomery County this year. 2. Dave and Busters is one of several businesses that has signed a lease at Ellsworth Place in downtown Silver Spring. 3. Eight of Montgomery County’s nine Councilmembers have sent a letter to […]

Here are your five things to know today, Nov. 12, in Montgomery County: 1. A Walter Johnson graduate, retired Captain Florent Groberg will receive the Medal of Honor today at the White House. 2. The Montgomery County Planning Board meets today and one of the items on the agenda is an annexation petition that is […]

Here are your five things to know today, Nov. 11, in Montgomery County: 1. Montgomery County’s offices and libraries are closed today in observance of Veterans Day. Find out what’s open and what’s not, here. 2. The city of Gaithersburg hosts its annual Veterans Day observance at 11 a.m. at the City Hall Concert Pavilion […]

Here are your five things to know today, Nov. 9, in Montgomery County: 1. Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot wants to end the alcohol monopoly in Montgomery County and he wants to do it by July 1. 2. Newly elected Gaithersburg leaders will be sworn in at a ceremony at City Hall tonight. 3. Montgomery County’s […]

Here are your five things to know today, Nov. 3rd, in Montgomery County, Maryland: 1. Vote! It’s Election Day in the cities of Gaithersburg, Rockville and Takoma Park. 2. Montgomery County Councilmember Roger Berliner is holding a “Day of Action” today to focus on traffic safety. 3. The Office of Legislative Oversight (OLO) is expected […]

Here are your five things to know today, Nov. 2, in Montgomery County, Maryland: 1. There is no school for Montgomery County Public Schools students today. It is a Professional Day for teachers. 2. The Monroe Street entrance to the Montgomery County Circuit Court is closing today for construction and will not be reopened until […]