Montgomery Community Media

Here are five things to know today, Feb. 21, in Montgomery County: 1. It’s National Engineer Week and WSSC is hosting some Montgomery County high school students for a discussion about sewer science from 9 a.m. –  2 p.m. at the Wastewater Treatment Plant in Germantown. 2.  Bestselling author Dwight Watkins is talking about his new […]

Here are five things to know today, Feb. 10, in Montgomery County: 1. Talk of the Town: It may be two more years until a rusty bridge over Quince Orchard Road in Gaithersburg is repainted, and there have been questions about who’s responsible and what’s taking so long. 2. Street Beat: If you are commuting […]

Here are five things to known today, Feb. 9, in Montgomery County: 1. Bundle up. It’s going to be a cold day and the winds are expected to pick up later today. You may want to leave for work or school early because wet roads may slow the commute. 4:40 AM Thursday 02/09/17 Storm Update: […]

Nominations are now being accepted for the Montgomery Serves and the Neal Potter Path of Achievement awards to honor some of Montgomery County’s most dedicated volunteers. “Our strong culture of volunteering to help each other is one of the things that makes Montgomery County special,” said County Executive Ike Leggett. “I encourage people to nominate […]

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for northwest Montgomery County, effective from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. Thursday. According to the advisory, accumulations of snow are expected from one to three inches. Winds are expected between 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. A winter weather advisory means that […]

Here are five things to know today, Feb. 8, in Montgomery County: 1. In Silver Spring, Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett and County Council President Roger Berliner will hold a news conference at 3:30 p.m. to discuss the next steps for immigration in Montgomery County. 2. In Gaithersburg, city leaders are swearing-in Yvette Monroe as the newest Council […]

Here are five things to know today, Feb. 7, in Montgomery County: 1. The Montgomery County Council meets today and one of the action items on the agenda is the proposed Greater Lyttonsville Sector Plan that would redevelop this historic section of Silver Spring. Also on the agenda, a public hearing about a $4.2 million supplemental […]

Here are five things to know today, Feb. 3rd, in Montgomery County: 1. It’s National Wear Red Day to raise awareness about heart disease being the number one killer of women. 2. February is Black History Month. Peruse this guide for local celebrations. 3. The Town Courier reports that big changes are coming to Kentlands […]

Montgomery County officials have received hundreds of complaints about the county’s residential permit parking program. Many residents say they prefer the county’s original paper pass system over the new online program. CCM’s Susan Kenedy has more in this video report, below:

The Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) is launching a campaign to warn consumers and retail businesses about so-called donation boxes on display in some retail stores and restaurants. These boxes typically post a photograph of a pet or a child, accept cash payments, and offer candy in return. Many businesses in Montgomery County […]