Montgomery Community Media

Montgomery Parks has closed all natural-surface trails and the bike pump track at South Germantown Recreational Park to the public due to excessive rainfall. In a news release, officials stated that, “The recent weather conditions have left trails wet and muddy creating potentially dangerous conditions for trail users and can also adversely affect the integrity […]

Starting this September, Montgomery College officials will begin distributing groceries to students and community members free of charge. In a partnership with the Capital Area Food Bank,  Montgomery College provides fresh fruits, vegetables, and other foods on campus as a part of its mobile market program. The free events kick-off as early as Sept. 5.  For […]

Here’s five things to know today, Nov. 7, in Montgomery County: 1. City of Gaithersburg Elections: Voters will cast their ballots for Mayor and Gaithersburg City Council today. Polls open up at 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. 2. Takoma Park City Elections: Voting will take place in Takoma Park’s Community Center from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Residents will […]

The city of Gaithersburg will hold an election on Nov. 7 for the positions of Mayor and two City Council members. The terms of Mayor Jud Ashman and Gaithersburg Councilmembers Yvette Monroe and Michael Sesma expire in November. If you are interested in running for these positions, candidate packets will become available on June 2nd. […]

Gaithersburg Councilmembers have announced that Olde Towne resident Yvette Monroe will fill a vacancy on the Gaithersburg City Council. According to a city news release, the official Council vote for appointment will take place at the Feb. 6 meeting, and Monroe will be sworn into office at a ceremony on Feb. 8. A reception in […]

The Gaithersburg City Council has narrowed the selection of candidates for the open Council seat left vacant by the passing of Henry Marraffa from 12 candidates to five finalists and the elected leaders are expected to announce their choice for the appointment today in a news release, according to City Attorney Lynn Board. The five […]

The Gaithersburg City Council has narrowed the selection of candidates for the Council seat left vacant by the passing of Henry Marraffa from 12 candidates to five. The five candidates are Jose Contreras, James McNulty, Yvette Monroe, James Rolfes and Laurie-Ann Sayles. These candidates are expected to deliver a three minute statement at the Mayor […]

UPDATED A public hearing to discuss the Kentlands Apartments plan has been postponed until next year. Gaithersburg Planning and Code Administration Director John Schlichting said the joint public hearing has been postponed to Jan. 17. According to Schlichting, the deferral was requested by the Colonnade Community Association and the developer agreed. The item will remain […]

Applications are now being accepted to fill the vacant Gaithersburg City Council position following the death of City Council member Henry Marraffa. Interested residents must meet the Council qualifications as provided in Section 4 of the City Charter, submit an Application for Council Member and a Financial Disclosure Statement.  According to the city’s website, the […]

Montgomery County’s Department of Health and Human Services is sponsoring eight flu vaccine clinics this month and next. Health officials are reminding all residents to protect themselves against the flu virus and now is the time to make your vaccination appointment. Find out more in this report, below: Check the county’s flu vaccination webpage for […]