Montgomery Community Media

El Servicio Meteorológico Nacional emite vigilancia de inundaciones El Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (NWS) emitió una alerta de inundación para partes del condado de Montgomery el viernes de 10 a.m. a 6 p.m. Se esperan fuertes lluvias que pueden causar inundaciones. El NWS espera que caigan alrededor de 1 a 2 pulgadas de lluvia. Algunas áreas […]

Today is Friday, Oct. 29 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Food Distribution Events:  There are three food distribution events today for anyone in need. From 9 to 10:30 a.m. you can stop by Upcounty Hub Drive-thru Distribution at Mother Seton Parish in Germantown. The Interfaith Works Food Distribution in […]

The National Weather Service Issues Flood Watch The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a flood watch for parts of Montgomery County on Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Heavy rain is expected that may cause flooding. The NWS expects around 1 to 2 inches of rain to fall. Some areas may receive as […]

Starting this week, Montgomery Parks is urging visitors to plan their visits around scheduled closures, according to an August announcement. The reason? Annual deer population management programming — which utilizes “carefully screened, qualified, and licensed recreational hunters”  to maintain the County’s ecological balance. According to the announcement, the deer population in Montgomery County exceeds both […]

Residents of the state of Maryland, including Montgomery County, as well as business owners, who were affected by disasters caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida on Aug. 31 through Sept. 4, can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). “Montgomery County encountered deadly consequences last month following rain and […]

There are many family-friendly events in the county to celebrate Halloween. Here are a few: Haloween Eye Spy Trains Take a ride on the miniature trains in Cabin John and Wheaton Regional Parks through ‘Trainsylvania.” Cabin John Regional Park 7410 Tuckerman Lane, Rockville Wheaton Regional Park 2002 Shorefield Road, Wheaton Open on weekends now through Oct. […]

There are plenty of places in or near Montgomery County to have some spooky Halloween fun. Here’s a list of some haunted forests and houses, live theatre and movies for the scariest time of the year. Haunted Forests and Houses Field of Screams Maryland Features a hike through the Super Trail and a visit to […]

The Montgomery County Humane Society is accepting entries for the 2021 Howl-o-ween pet costume contest now through Friday, Oct. 22 at midnight. Pet costume contests have been a holiday mainstay at the humane society for many years, according to Director of Marketing and Community Outreach Lisa Carrier-Baker. The humane society started accepting virtual submissions in […]

Adam Ortiz, director of Montgomery County’s Department of Environmental Protection, was named the new regional administrator at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the White House announced Tuesday. Ortiz has run the county’s DEP since January of 2019, where he oversees the $140 million agency and its 200 employees and contractors. He has strove to modernize […]

October is National Energy Action Month, a federal-wide effort to promote sustainability and energy efficiency while encouraging the smart use of energy, water, and transportation resources. Here in Montgomery County, the public libraries and the Department of Environmental Protection are offering a light bulb exchange program where residents may exchange inefficient light bulbs for energy-efficient […]