Montgomery Community Media

Today is Monday, June 29, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Playgrounds Begin Reopening: Montgomery Parks will begin gradually reopening playgrounds today. Parks reminds residents to wear a face covering, stay six feet apart, and clean your hands before and after using playground equipment. Beginning Monday, June 29, we begin […]

Montgomery County Parks will reopen athletic fields for youth sports practice on Saturday. Fields will be open Monday through Friday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Groups of ten people or less will have access to the field. Youth league managers can obtain a permit […]

Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Tuesday, June 16. 1. County council meeting: The county council will meet today. On the agenda: a COVID-19 update from County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles and a vote to approve the declaration of racism as a public health crisis. 2. Microenterprise Stabilization Program: Applications […]

Montgomery Parks announced that boating facilities are expanding their schedules this week. Have more fun on our lakes! Our boating facilities are expanding their schedules this week. Black Hill Boats will be open Tuesday to Sunday, and Lake Needwood Boats will be open Thursday to Sunday. Visit our website for schedules and precautions: https://t.co/kGojSOKKOD. pic.twitter.com/9fSTXZLKWg […]

The Montgomery County Department of Parks will oversee the removal of several trees along the Capital Crescent Trail near Bethesda Avenue beginning June 15. The project will remove approximately 22 dead, diseased, damaged and defective trees along the trail from Bethesda Avenue until the D.C. line, said urban forester Ryan Jones. Some removals include trees […]

Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Thursday, June 11. 1.Congratulations Class of 2020: Individual MCPS virtual commencement ceremonies are happening all week, and some are taking place today. Click here to view the schedule. Individual school virtual commencement ceremonies are taking place this week! Check out the schedule and learn how […]

Montgomery Parks has launched its newest pop-up event called “Hope in Art.” The event was created as a way to spread positive messages throughout the community during the hard times being presently faced. In order to participate, residents should submit their work to the Department’s website here. According to guidelines posted to the Parks’ website, […]

It’s Tuesday, June 2 and it is National Leave the Office Early Day. We are not sure what the protocols for celebrating this holiday are if you are teleworking from home because of the coronavirus… as we ponder this, here are five probably more important things worth knowing in Montgomery County. 1. Presidential Primary Election […]

A black bear was seen Monday in the Colesville area of Montgomery County. While spotting a black bear in the county is rare, this resident got a close look. Sightings mostly occur in June and July when young, male bears are traveling to find their own homes. They usually don’t stay, and find homes in […]

A black bear was seen in the Colesville area of Montgomery County on Monday, Montgomery Parks said in a statement.  Black bears are rare in our county, according to the Parks website. Sightings mostly occur in June and July when young, male bears are traveling to find their own homes. They usually don’t stay, and […]