Montgomery Community Media

Here are your five things to know today, Aug. 7, in Montgomery County: 1. Name That Street: Rockville’s Planning Commission met this week and voted to name the street in front of Choice Hotels International Helen Heneghan Way. 2. Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week: Starting Sunday, August 9, apparel and footwear $100 or less are exempt from the state sales […]

Here are your five things to know today, Aug. 6, in Montgomery County: 1. SHA Construction: Sidewalk construction to begin today at MD 187 in Bethesda. Drivers to use one lane to turn left, right or continue straight through the intersection during the day. The right turn lane will reopen no later than 4 p.m. each weekday. […]

Here are your five things to know today, Aug. 5, in Montgomery County: 1. Silver Spring Innovation Center: Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett and Councilmember Hans Riemer to announce the launch of “ultraGig” – a wireless fiber initiative at the Silver Spring Innovation Center today at 10 a.m. at the Silver Spring Innovation Center. 2. Hero Dog Service: […]

UPDATED: 2:34 p.m. Montgomery County Police said Germantown shooting is domestic related. Police are investigating the case as a murder-suicide. The two people involved knew each other. The man shot the victim while she was in the car and then shot himself, according to police. Police said the woman has died from her injuries. Police […]

Montgomery County introduced pet online licensing on Aug. 3. The service hopes to increase pet owner’s compliance with Montgomery County law that requires a license to all dogs and cats that are four months or older. “The safety of all of our residents is a priority, and that includes their pets. The law requiring pet […]

Here are your five things to know today, Aug. 4, in Montgomery County: 1. FINA World Championships: Katie Ledecky sets a new world record for the 1500 freestyle at FINA World Championships in Kazan, Russia. 2. National Night Out Against Crime: Law enforcement officials invite the community to participate at the annual National Night Out, held each […]

Governor Larry Hogan issued a statewide proclamation announcing Aug. 2 to 8 as Farmer’s Market Week in Maryland. During this week, residents are encouraged to visit farmers’ market in their neighborhoods to buy local products. There are 25 farmers’ markets all around Montgomery County. “Buying local supports our family farms, our local jobs and our […]

Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) completed repairs on the 16-inch water main in Silver Spring. All lanes have been reopened to traffic and will stay open through morning rush hour on Aug. 4. The 76-year-old pipe, on Colesville Road at Georgia Avenue, ruptured on July 29 and wasted approximately 5 million gallons, WSSC official said. WSSC crews […]

UPDATED 8.3.15, 5:39 p.m.– New Hampshire Avenue at Cannon Road is now open according to the police. ORIGINAL POST: Montgomery County Police and Fire and Rescue personnel are on the scene of a collision on New Hampshire Avenue and Cannon Road in Silver Spring’s Colesville neighborhood. Fire and Rescue Services Spokesperson Pete Piringer reported on his […]

Here are your five things to know today, Aug. 3, in Montgomery County: 1. Summit on Violence: Montgomery County Police Chief Thomas Manger will attend the National Summit on Violence in America today at the Newseum in D.C. Strategies to reduce violence across the nation.  2. Confederate Statue: Find out the latest on the Confederate statue in […]