Montgomery Community Media

Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) announced May 10 they would begin reopening branches to the public. On June 1, six of the 22 county libraries will reopen after being closed for more than a year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Tuesday, MCPL announced that seven additional branches are scheduled to reopen June 14. When the […]

After backlash from residents and community leaders, Montgomery County will be reopening some of its public libraries and senior centers. On June 1, six library branches will reopen. Then, on June 14 two of the county’s seven senior centers will reopen. The libraries that will reopen are: Connie Morella Library, 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda Gaithersburg […]

Expect rain in the morning. A dense fog advisory is in effect until 8 a.m. today. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Feb. 7. 1. Coffee With a Cop: Montgomery County Police officers from the Silver Spring district station are meeting with residents from 9 until 11 a.m. at the Bump ‘n […]

Cloudy with temps in the mid 40s. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Jan 31. 1. Coffee and Conversation: Join Councilmember Gabe Albornoz and Catherine Matthews of the Upcounty Regional Services Center today at 7:30 a.m. at the Barking Mad Cafe, 239 Spectrum Ave in Gaithersburg for discussion of issues affecting the […]

Montgomery County Public Libraries announced that it’s reopening its Marilyn J. Praisner branch in Burtonsville on Saturday, Nov. 16. The branch had been closed since April for renovations. County officials say the refreshed library “includes new ergonomic sit-stand circulation, information, and self-checkout desks; renovation of the public restrooms; new painting and flooring; replacement of ceiling […]

The Marilyn J. Praisner Library in Burtonsville will close on Saturday, April 13 at 6 p.m. for approximately four to six months for renovations. “Physical construction for the refresh project at Praisner will begin in May, but we are closing ahead of the construction start date to complete the internal reorganization of collections and shelving. […]

Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) is again offering the Literary Explorers program in which youth ages 10 to 14 will have the opportunity to talk about books they have read, learn how to do a book talk and then record it. Videos will be available on MCPL’s website and Montgomery Community Media’s website. Registration is required for […]

Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) present two performances of “Harriet Tubman: Defender” during August. The 45-minute play tells the story of Harriet Tubman, a former slave who became a well-known conductor on the Underground Railroad. Tubman was born in 1820 into slavery on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. She escaped slavery in 1849 by fleeing to Philadelphia […]

The Montgomery County Planning Department and the Montgomery County Department of Parks is inviting residents to a public joint meeting on June 22 to discuss the Planning Department’s preliminary bikeway recommendations for the County’s Bicycle Master Plan, according to a news release. The goal of the Bicycle Master Plan, according to the Planning Department’s website, […]

Here are five things to know today, Dec. 16, in Montgomery County: 1. Congressman-elect Jamie Raskin is the keynote speaker at today’s Small Business University event at Montgomery Community Media studios. 2. Wheaton Officers along with  Blake High School football players are scheduled to play against Silver Spring Officers and Paint Branch High School football players in a […]