Montgomery Community Media

Don’t forget to turn your clocks ahead an hour as Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 12 at 2 a.m. It is also a good time to check your smoke and gas alarms. Here are some of our picks for arts and entertainment this weekend, check the MyMCMedia calendar for more choices. Art: The Betty […]

Here are some of our picks for arts and entertainment this weekend, check the MyMCMedia calendar for more choices. Art: The Art League of Gemantown Mixed-Media Exhibit at Kentlands Mansion is on display through April 14. The Mansion at Strathmore has three exhibits on display now through April 2. A public opening reception for the exhibits […]

The Montgomery County Planning Department is offering free trees to qualifying property owners in certain urban areas of Montgomery County. The Shades of Green program, which was launched in 2012 as a pilot program, is expanding to additional areas of the county with a high level of impervious surfaces. The goal of the program is […]

Legendary singer Tony Bennett is scheduled to appear at Strathmore’s 12th anniversary Spring Gala at 9 p.m. on May 6. The gala begins at 5:30 p.m. with a reception followed by dinner, the gala program, and the performance by Tony Bennett at 9 p.m. Tickets to the concert will be available to the public March […]

Here are some of our picks for arts and entertainment this weekend, check the MyMCMedia calendar for more choices. Art: The Cabin Fever exhibit at Kentlands Mansion is on display through April 14. This juried mixed-media exhibit features works by members of the Art League of Germantown. The Mansion at Strathmore has three new exhibits […]

The Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival returns to Rockville this weekend and begins Thursday evening with a fundraiser and performances by Ronnie Wells and Delfeayo Marsalis. Check out our Guide on How You Can Celebrate Black History Month in the County to find great events and activities. Here are some of our picks for arts and entertainment this […]

Update: Missing North Bethesda Man Located Deceased; No Foul Play Suspected: https://t.co/xp7SNCGRJi — Montgomery Co Police (@mcpnews) February 15, 2017 UPDATED, 9:30 a.m. Feb. 16: Montgomery County police say the body of Matthew Barry was discovered Tuesday at 10644 Weymouth St., Bethesda. In a statement, police said there was no indication of foul play. An […]

Josiah Henson was born a slave in Charles County, Maryland and lived in Montgomery County before escaping to freedom in Canada. Author Harriet Beecher Stowe modeled the fictional character Uncle Tom after Josiah Henson. Unlike Stowe’s Uncle Tom, Henson became a conductor on the underground railroad, international speaker, author and the founder of a city […]

Check out our Guide on How You Can Celebrate Black History Month in the County to find great events and activities. If you are looking for a Valentine’s Day suggestion, the New Orchestra of Washington presents Seasons of Love on Tuesday, Feb. 14 at Amp by Strathmore. Here are some of our picks for arts and entertainment […]

Here are five things to know today, Feb. 7, in Montgomery County: 1. The Montgomery County Council meets today and one of the action items on the agenda is the proposed Greater Lyttonsville Sector Plan that would redevelop this historic section of Silver Spring. Also on the agenda, a public hearing about a $4.2 million supplemental […]