Montgomery Community Media

Montgomery Parks officials are delaying the opening of athletic fields at parks and elementary and middle schools (excluding synthetic turf fields) until at least March 20 because of the recent winter storm. Officials said field conditions will be assessed on that date to determine if the fields are suitable for use. Until then, officials said teams […]

The rehabilitation of the historic Kensington Cabin will get a financial assist in the form of a $150,000 donation from the Cupid Foundation, a private foundation formed by Under Armour founder and CEO Kevin A. Plank and his family. The cabin, constructed during the New Deal, will retain its Kensington Cabin name and be dedicated […]

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. – […]

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 […]

Here are some of our picks for arts and entertainment, check the MyMCMedia calendar for more choices. Art: The Mansion at Strathmore has two exhibits on display now through Feb. 19. The La Vie en Bleu exhibit explores the color blue. The Crossfade exhibit includes works by young Baltimore artists. A closing reception and film screening for […]

Staff from Montgomery Parks are asking for your feedback on the Olney Square Neighborhood Park project in an open town hall forum online. The deadline to submit your input is Jan. 31 at 5 p.m. “Montgomery Parks encourages park patrons and members of the community to participate in all opportunities to shape the future of […]

There’s a new traffic pattern at the intersection of the Capital Crescent Trail and Little Falls Parkway in Bethesda, and reaction to the change has been mixed. The Parkway has been narrowed from two lanes to one in each direction approaching the intersection, and the speed limit has been reduced from 35 mph to 25 […]

It may be the off season but Montgomery Parks is opening Little Bennett Campground and Rockwood Manor for visitors coming to Washington, D.C. to take part in events surrounding the Presidential inauguration this month. According to a news release, the parks system is opening 25 electric campsites at Little Bennett Campground, which is located at […]

Here are five things to know today, Jan. 10, in Montgomery County: 1. The National Weather Service predicts a warming trend the next few days, but expect cold weather today. 2. The Montgomery County Board of Education will be holding an all-day business meeting. An update on three Choice Study programs is on the agenda. […]

Here are five more things to know today, Dec. 22, in Montgomery County: 1. Family of Sarah and Jacob Hoggle have released age progression photos of the children on FindJacobFindSarah Facebook page. The children went missing from their Clarksburg home more than two years ago. 2. The Takoma Langley Crossroads Transit Center opens today. 3. Montgomery County […]