Montgomery Community Media

Glen Echo Park is the place to be this weekend with the 48th Annual Labor Day Art Show, Saturday’s open house featuring free classes and demonstrations, and Monday’s showcase of Irish music and dance. The popular Kentlands/Lakelands 5K race takes place Saturday. Kensington celebrates the Labor Day holiday weekend with their annual art show and […]

Here are five things you need to know today, Aug. 27, in Montgomery County: 1. Seven Things to Do Before Summer Ends: Montgomery Parks list of things to do before summer ends is a great way to spend the last week of summer vacation. 2. NIH Children’s Inn Update: A structural crack in the Inn’s roof […]

Happy Friday! Here are five things you need to know today, Aug. 24, in Montgomery County: 1. Tyler Tessier Case: The man accused of shooting his pregnant girlfriend, Laura Wallen, and burying her in a shallow grave outside Damascus appears in court today. 2. Maryland’s Got Talent:  Maryland has the highest concentration of STEM workers in […]

Got weekend plans? Sunday is your last chance to see Adventure Theatre’s world-premeire production of Tinker Bell in Glen Echo Park. Here’s our guide to arts and entertainment in Montgomery County for Aug. 24-26: Friday, Aug. 24  Outdoor Film Festival: Black Panther The 22nd annual Comcast Outdoor Film Festival continues through Sunday, Aug. 24-26 at Strathmore. The […]

Here are five things you need to know today, Aug. 23, in Montgomery County: 1. Save the Date for Back-to-School Night: With school starting for students in just 12 days, parents may want to mark their calendars for Back-to-School Night. View the schedule, here. 2. Small Business Network:  Maryland Commerce Secretary Mike Gill is the featured […]

The 22nd annual Comcast Outdoor Film Festival runs from Thursday through Sunday, August 23 – 26 at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. Enjoy four nights of music, food and children’s activities starting at 7:30 p.m. followed by the night’s movie which is screened at dusk. The free event is sponsored by Comcast.  A portion […]

This is the last weekend to enjoy the  Montgomery County Agricultural Fair at the fairgrounds in Gaithersburg. It’s also the last weekend to purchase selected items tax free during Maryland’s Tax Free Week which ends Aug. 18. Here’s our guide to arts and entertainment in Montgomery County, Aug. 17-19: Friday, Aug. 17  Montgomery County Agricultural Fair This […]

Monica Jeffries Hazangeles has been named Strathmore’s new CEO, succeeding Eliot Pfanstiehl who announced his retirement in January. Jeffries Hazangeles will continue to serve as president of Strathmore, a role she has held since 2011. Jeffries Hazangeles assumes her new role as CEO of Strathmore effective Sept. 1. A release announcing her appointment included this […]

Hundreds of people turned out for The Power Conference: Women Doing Business on Aug. 9 at the North Bethesda Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. This regional business conference is designed to enhance and develop women-owned businesses and the careers of women professionals. The event featured speakers, workshops, networking, a business marketplace, master classes and more. […]

Here are five things you need to know for Thursday, Aug. 9, in Montgomery County: 1. Power Women: The Power Conference: Women Doing Business runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 5701 Marinelli Road. 2. Lunchtime Music Break: Bill Vaughan performs as part of the Silver Spring Lunchtime Lounge […]