Montgomery Community Media

The Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation will be administering and awarding up to $2,500 grants to eligible county businesses and nonprofits for teleworking equipment and software purchased due to the pandemic. Applications for the grants open on May 6 at 10 a.m. on the MCEDC website. The $250,000 Telework Assistance Program fund was approved on […]

Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation and Montgomery County Public Schools will be hosting the first “Virtual Safety Week” for elementary and middle school students and their families next week. The weeklong free event is from Monday, May 4 at 8 a.m. to Friday, May 8 at 5 p.m. The event was developed to emphasize safety […]

Today is Monday, May 6. Rain less likely on Monday and Tuesday. Here’s the forecast. 1. Municipal Monday: Garrett Park holds its election, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Click here for details. Poolesville’s Town Council meets at 7 p.m. Here’s the agenda. Rockville’s Mayor and Council meets at 7 p.m. Here’s the agenda. Gaithersburg’s […]

Here are some of our picks for arts and entertainment this weekend: Art: The fifth annual A-RTS at Rockville Town Square Fine Art Festival takes place this weekend with hours on Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Festival includes the works of 165 jury-selected artists and live music. Strathmore Mansion […]

Montgomery County Recreation is inviting residents to attend its annual Long Branch Community Unity Festival on May 6. This free event will be held at the Long Branch Community Recreation Center at 8700 Piney Branch Road in Silver Spring, according to a news release. Attendees can expects arts, crafts, entertainment, children’s actives and food vendors […]

Legendary singer Tony Bennett is scheduled to appear at Strathmore’s 12th anniversary Spring Gala at 9 p.m. on May 6. The gala begins at 5:30 p.m. with a reception followed by dinner, the gala program, and the performance by Tony Bennett at 9 p.m. Tickets to the concert will be available to the public March […]

County Report This Week includes reports on the new Science Building at Montgomery College, the archaeological study launched by the Planning Department in Bethesda, expansion of Ride On routes, Black History Month celebrations and more. Watch the show in its entirety, below:

The Third Annual Montgomery County GreenFest is planned for Saturday, May 6 in Gaithersburg. GreenFest is the county’s largest environmentally themed festival for residents and businesses. The festival will be held at the Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm, located at 506 S. Frederick Ave. in Gaithersburg. The event is open from 11 a.m. – […]

Immigration concerns top this week’s edition of County Report This Week. The show also includes reports about the Dickerson incinerator, a police academy for Hispanic residents, local celebrations of Black History Month, and more. Watch the 30-minute news and information show, below:

The Victims’ Rights Foundation is raising money for the victims and their families following the shootings in Prince George’s and Montgomery counties on May 5th and May 6th. Victims’ Rights Foundation President Gregory Wims said his organization has set up a Hero’s Fund that will be equally divided between all six families. Find out more […]