Montgomery Community Media

Laytonia Recreational Park will open this weekend, filling the absence of recreational parks in the mid-county area, project manager Kimberly Paniati said. The grand opening will feature a ribbon-cutting, sports games, field day games, a rock climbing wall, food trucks and information tables. 48-acre Laytonia is one of the county’s largest parks, most of which […]

If you didn’t get tickets for the Game 5 viewing party of the Stanley Cup Finals in Washington D.C. , or trying to avoid large crowds, there are a few places in Montgomery County that will host events for you and your family to cheer on the Washington Capitals: Cabin John Ice Rink to Host […]

Here are five things to know for Wednesday, June 6, in Montgomery County: 1. Brown Station Elementary School Dedication: Mayor Jud Ashman will join students and staff at Brown Station Elementary School in Gaithersburg for a dedication and awards ceremony at 9:30 a.m. in the new school building. 2. Use of Public Facilities Public Forum: The Community Use […]

Here are five things to know for Tuesday, June 5, in Montgomery County: 1. Washington Capitals: The Washington Capitals are just one game away from winning the Stanley Cup after the team defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 6-2 in Game 4. #ALLCAPS! 2. Iftar Dinner: The Montgomery County Muslim Foundation will celebrate County Executive Ike Leggett’s […]

Here are five things to know for Wednesday, April 25, in Montgomery County: 1. EPIC Awards: Staff here at Montgomery Community Media are hosting the second annual EPIC Awards, given for “Excellence in Programming and Innovative Content.” This elegant affair will be held at The Fillmore in Silver Spring.  Join us on our Facebook and Twitter feeds […]

Montgomery County police Assistant Chief Darryl McSwain has been chosen as the new park police chief for Montgomery Parks. He becomes park police chief May 7. He will be retiring from Montgomery County police. Mike Riley, Montgomery Parks director, said in a statement that McSwain’s career has involved working with the community in a manner […]

Happy Monday! Here are five things to know for Monday, April 23, in Montgomery County: 1. Awards Night: The Montgomery County Volunteer Center hands out its Montgomery Serves Awards at 6:30 p.m. at Imagination Stage in Bethesda. 2. Another Day Older …: The Montgomery County Council’s Government Operations Committee is examining the debt service in County Executive […]

Happy Friday! Here are five things to know for Friday, April 20, in Montgomery County: 1. Countryside Artisans Spring Tour: Spend a day in the country on a free, self-guided driving tour of artist studios and galleries through scenic Montgomery County. April 20 – 22, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. each day. 2. Local Writers Showcase: The […]

Here are five things to know today, Tuesday, March 27 in Montgomery County: 1. Health Fair: Free health screenings for glucose, BMI and blood pressure will be available in the Student Union at Montgomery College Germantown Campus. 2. Cone with a Cop: Montgomery County Police department’s fourth district will host “cone with a cop,” from noon to 4 .p.m […]

Here are five things to know today, Friday, March 9 in Montgomery County: 1. Woodlawn Manor House Tours:  Guided tours of the 19th-century Federal style manor house located in the Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park in Sandy Spring are scheduled for March 9 & 10 at 11 a.m. 2. Potomac After Hours: This is a special program for […]