Montgomery Community Media

Here are five things to know today, March 31, in Montgomery County: 1. Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford is scheduled to deliver remarks at the Capital Region Minority Supplier Diversity Council’s Super Matchmaking Conference at the Silver Spring Civic Center. 2. The Germantown Library hosts a Job Search Strategies Workshop at 11 a.m. The workshops help […]

Here are some of our picks for arts and entertainment this weekend: Art: The opening reception for the Glenview Mansion’s new exhibit takes place Sunday, April 2 at 2 p.m. The exhibit features the work of four artists, including Jennifer Kahn Barlow, Sara Leibman, Coriolana Simon, and Barbara Bell. Brooklyn-based singer Castriota performs in the mansion’s living room […]

Montgomery County police have charged an Essex man with committing sexual offenses against a 14-year-old girl. Police arrested Roy David Evans Jr., age 31, of Woods Court in Essex, on March 31, and charged him with three counts of third degree sex offense. Police said investigators learned of a sexual relationship between Evans and a […]

Montgomery County Councilmember Hans Riemer held a rally on March 31 to discuss details of a bill he is sponsoring to create a new County Office of Child Care. Here is a short video recap: The new office would be responsible for creating innovative strategies to implement a comprehensive child care program for the County. […]

At a presentation today in Rockville, the Montgomery County Council joined in the movement to have employers provide equal pay for all by declaring “Equal Pay Day” on April 14.

The Montgomery County Council took a straw vote on the Aspen Hill Minor Master Plan amendment after some spirited discussion on March 24. Formal action is scheduled for March 31. You can watch a recap of this discussion and vote here: According to a county official, the area being addressed covers about 14 acres west […]

Daffodils are blooming and the birds are singing. Spring is in the air and that’s no April Fool’s joke. We spotted a great blue heron walking the perimeter of a Gaithersburg pond before spreading its wings in flight on the evening of March 31. Take a look and send us your spring photos at pix@mymcmedia.org.

Montgomery County Council President Craig Rice held his weekly briefing with the media on March 31. The budget, opioid overdose issues and the downtown redevelopment of Wheaton were some of the topics he addressed. Watch the briefing here:

Here are five things you need to know today, March 31, in Montgomery County: 1. A retaining wall collapsed in Gaithersburg on Sunday and two nearby Kentlands homes were evacuated and a portion of Quince Orchard Road remains closed in case of a mudslide. 2. Kindergarten orientation begins in Montgomery County Public Schools this week. […]

Non Profit Organization Day. Panel discussion on social media. Panel: Marisa Peacock Chief Strategist, The Strategic Peacock Elizabeth Jia Producer / Reporter Tony Spearman-Leach Communications and Development Director