Montgomery Community Media

Here are five things to know today, Feb. 13, in Montgomery County: 1. In Silver Spring, nurses plan a protest at Holy Cross Hospital this morning to express their concerns with hospital staffing practices and their right to unionize. 2. The National Weather Service warns residents high winds will continue through this afternoon, with gusts possible up to […]

What started out as “Negro History Week” turned into a month long celebration to recognize the significant role of African Americans in U.S. history. Since 1976, Black History Month , or National African American History Month is an annual celebration during the month of February to  honor the achievements of Black Americans. To celebrate Black […]

Hundreds of residents enjoyed dance, music, art and more at the Chinese New Year Celebration in Potomac on Sunday. Sponsored by the Friends of Potomac Community, attendees were treated to performances, food tasting and a cultural exhibit to bring in the “Year of the Rooster.” “This event embraces the diversity of our community and was […]

Join us as we talk with Charlie Butler, director of Montgomery County Therapeutic Recreation. He shares all the new programs and makes us laugh with his warm personality. Join Terrel and Nic as they chat with the guy who knows all about fun. It will be fun! Episode 3

November 1 through November 3:  Early Voting 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Voters may go to any early voting site in Montgomery County and cast a ballot. Early voting results are tallied on election night, just like votes cast on election day. If you vote early, you may not vote by mail or on […]

Montgomery County officials recently installed a solar canopy in the parking lot of Holiday Park Senior Center. The canopy is composed of solar panels and is part of the county’s efforts to create more sustainable facilities. Find out more in this report, below:      

Montgomery County recreation is extending the hours of the Senior Sneakers program, which provides access to community recreation center gyms while keeping the $50 annual program fee unchanged. This change will go into effect this month. Montgomery County Recreation’s Senior Sneaker program helps adults age 55 and older have access to quality exercise and weight […]

Here are your five things to know today, Aug. 8, in Montgomery County: 1. The city of Gaithersburg Mayor and Council are meeting tonight and on the agenda is a presentation on the Lakeforest Transit Center. 2. Bethesda native Katie Ledecky competes in heat 4 of the women’s 200-meter freestyle in the 2016 Olympics today […]

Here are your five things to know today, July 12, in Montgomery County: 1. County Executive Ike Leggett is calling for an immediate investigation into the cause of an outage at the County’s Alternate Emergency Communications Center (AECC) located in Rockville. 2. The Montgomery County Board of Education will swear in Student Member of the Board Eric […]

June 7:  Just Enough Spanish Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center 1000 Forest Glen Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20901 240-777-8085 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.  Seniors must pre-register with Montgomery College at 240-567-5155. Cost is $109 for seniors. This class will be held if 10 or more participants sign up.   June 8:  Afternoon Tea Holiday Park […]