Montgomery Community Media

The 480 Club has teamed up with Identity Inc., a nonprofit in Montgomery County, to offer a free sports camp for students during the school district’s spring break. “We organized a camp for 80 kids, those who are at risk, to make new friends and learn new skills,” said Joesph Hooks, founder of the 480 Club. […]

Montgomery Village District police officers arrested three juveniles for two Feb. 15 armed robberies, a Montgomery County police statement said. Johntae S. Blue, 16, of the 19900 block of Sweetgum Circle in Germantown and Kobe A. Hunter, 17, of the 1300 block of Vadalia Drive in Rockville were charged as adult, police said. A 15-year-old […]

In order to study an art museum setting for our original opera, we went on an excursion to The National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC. To visit this beautiful, vast space filled with paintings and sculptures from all over the world was a once in a lifetime experience for many. With eyes wide open, […]

Thefts from Vehicles: Bethesda District: Two thefts from vehicles occurred in the 4900 block of Cordell Avenue between about 5:25 p.m. and about 8:30 p.m. Jan. 9. Force was reported in one event; property was taken. Three thefts from vehicles occurred between Jan. 3 and Jan. 10. Affected streets included Old Georgetown Road, Persei Place […]

Here’s a look of what’s open and what’s not in Montgomery County on Jan. 15, which is also Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: County Offices – closed. Libraries – closed. County Liquor stores – all stores will be open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Recreation – aquatics programs and facilities open; all other classes and programs canceled; Administrative office, […]

Thefts from vehicles summary: Rockville District Two thefts from vehicles occurred in the 7600-7800 blocks of Heatherton Lane between about 6 p.m. Dec. 13 and about 8 a.m. Dec. 14. No force; cash was taken. Multiple thefts from vehicles occurred between Dec. 11 and Dec. 18. Affected streets included Smithy and Owens Glen courts; Devereaux […]

A Montgomery Village resident said he wanted to use the internet for good, so he started a fundraising drive to collect money to give sleeping bags to the homeless. His gofundme drive has raised enough money for 100 sleeping bags and he’s delivered about half around the District of Columbia. Other sleeping bags will be […]

Thefts From Vehicles Summary: Rockville District Two thefts from vehicles occurred between about 4 p.m. Dec. 2 and about 1 p.m. Dec. 3. One theft occurred in the 12100 block of Devilwood Drive and one theft occurred in the 13500 block of Hayworth Drive. No force; property was taken. Bethesda District Multiple thefts from vehicles […]

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett is scheduled to hold five forums on the the fiscal year 2019 operating budget this month. The meetings will let residents voice opinions on county spending. The first budget forum is scheduled for Jan. 8 at 7 p.m. at the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Regional Services Center, 4805 Edgemoor Lane. “Public forums are […]

How many eight and nine year olds can claim that they have been hired to work in an opera company as an electrician, set designer, performer, writer, costume and makeup artist, public relations officer, composer, stage manager or production manager? When the work we do in school is authentic and meaningful, students tune in, turn […]