Montgomery Community Media

Here are five things to know today, May 3rd, in Montgomery County: 1. It’s Election Day in the town of Chevy Chase. Town residents are electing three Council members, each to serve for a two-year term. 2. The Montgomery County Council meets at 1 p.m. today, and on the agenda is the Westbard Sector Plan. […]

Dozens of Bethesda residents protested outside the Council Office Building one week before the County Council scheduled a vote on the Westbard Sector Plan. The residents displayed signs that read, “Save Our Neigborhood,” and “Beautify not Densify,” as they took turns at the microphone sharing their thoughts on the current Westbard Sector Plan. They were […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, below, Montgomery County Councilmember Marc Elrich addresses the residents at the “Save Westbard” rally outside the Council Office Building on April 26th. Elrich said he shares the residents’ anxiety about the planning process. Take a look: The rally comes one week before the Montgomery County Council is slated to vote […]

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT), in partnership with the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), is planning to host two open houses in Montgomery County where the public can learn more and provide input on plans to develop Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) along the MD 355 corridor from Bethesda to Clarksburg. The first Open […]

Here’s your daily rundown of the events and stories that people are talking about today, May 3rd, in Montgomery County: 1. Day of Prayer of Peace: Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has called for a statewide day of prayer and peace today, following weeklong demonstrations in Baltimore City. 2. 21 This Week: Watch 21 This Week […]

As part of the MD 355 and Cedar Lane intersection improvements, the Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) is scheduled to temporarily close a section of sidewalk along Cedar Lane between MD 355 and Elmhirst Parkway. The sidewalk on the north side of Cedar Lane, across from Stone Ridge School, will be closed […]

Who doesn’t love a parade? Beautiful weather and a big turnout at Kentlands Day on May 3 in Gaithersburg.

Here are five things to know today, May 3, in Montgomery County: 1. It’s Kentlands Day in Gaithersburg. Don’t miss the parade! 2. The Tour de Cookie ride takes place today in Rockville to benefit the Tree House Child Assessment Center. 3. Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett will attend the 14th annual Housing Fair and […]

Here are some of our weekend picks from the MyMCMedia.org calendar. Friday, May 2 Takoma’s Art Hop Kick-off party from 6 to 8 p.m. at Trohv Friday Night Live outdoor concerts begin with Lloyd Dobler Effect from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in Rockville Town Square The Friends of Wells/Robertson House’s gala to benefit homeless in […]

Gaithersburg’s miniature golf course will open for the season May 3. The course will be open for weekends through June 13, then daily from June 14 through August 24. The course is located at Bohrer Park at Summit Hall, 514 South Frederick Avenue next to Gaithersburg High School. The park opens at 11 a.m., and […]