Montgomery Community Media

Montgomery County is the place to be for fall festivals and celebrations. Here’s the scoop on just a few: 1. Butler’s Orchards 36th annual Pumpkin Festival, takes place weekends in October,  from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Germantown. The family-friendly festival includes hayrides to the pumpkin fields, learning stations, giant slides, barnyard animals, straw […]

If you love cars, the Rockville Antique and Classic Car Show is the place to be on Oct. 15. The show takes place at the grounds of Glenview Mansion. Find out more in this report, below: Visit our PEG partner Rock 11 Now to view more of its programming.

Here are your five things to know today, Oct. 15, in Montgomery County: 1. Crews are finishing road repairs at the scene of Tuesday’s water main break at Rockville Pike and Cedar Lane. According to WSSC, all southbound lanes should be open by 8 a.m. today. All northbound lanes are already open. 2. The Maryland […]

The Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) is hosting a community meeting at the Takoma Park Volunteer Fire Department from 6 – 8 p.m. on Oct. 15 to discuss two possible alternatives to roadway and pedestrian safety improvements on Carroll Avenue (MD 195) in Takoma Park. Proposed alternatives include features such as widened […]

UPDATED In this MyMCMedia extra, County Executive Isiah Leggett said he stands ready to remove the barricades if Glen Echo Park is not reopened by the close of business on Oct. 17. Related Posts

The City of Gaithersburg presents an exhibit featuring paintings and drawings by Vian Shamounki Borchert, David Hawksford and Chris Luckman at Kentlands Mansion from now through December 6. The public is invited to a free Artists’ Reception on October 15 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. Vian Shamounki Borchert is an award-winning contemporary artist who has shown […]

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett called on the National Park Service (NPS) on Oct. 15 to reopen Glen Echo Park, which remains closed despite the fact that its arts and cultural programs receive no federal funds. At the event, Leggett reiterated the County’s offer to take responsibility for grounds maintenance and security, the functions that […]

The Montgomery County Council is expected to devote much of its weekly general session on Oct. 15 to the proposed Glenmont Sector Plan. The plan addresses future development of the area along Georgia Avenue, just north of Wheaton. The Council’s morning session will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the Third Floor Hearing Room of the […]

The Maryland Chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations in partnership with the Equality for Eid Coalition are encouraging Montgomery County students and staff to stay home from school on Oct. 15 to support the celebration of the Muslim Holiday Eid al-Adha. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its […]