Montgomery Community Media

It’s Monday, Oct. 29, and here are five things Montgomery County residents need to know: 1. Early Voting Continues: Early voting continues until Thursday, Nov. 1. This website lists Montgomery County’s early voting centers and the wait times at each. 2. Snow is in the forecast: Not in the foreseeable future, but sometime this winter, […]

If your plans this weekend include a Halloween celebration with liquid spirits, remember the Washington Regional Alcohol Program’s SoberRide provides free or discounted rides home on Saturday night. Check out the post Halloween Happenings Around Town for a list of events in Montgomery County. Friday “Sent & Received” Artwork by service members, veterans and military caregivers that […]

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. […]

Metro officials are urging Red Line riders to prepare for SafeTrack surge #10, which takes place from now thru Nov. 22. Surge #10 will result in an around-the-clock line segment shutdown between NoMa-Gallaudet and Fort Totten stations. Red Line riders should expect significantly longer wait times and crowding on trains, especially during rush hour due […]

Are your Halloween plans set for the weekend? If not, we have a list of Halloween events and 15 songs to add to your Halloween party playlist for your consideration. Here are some additional  weekend events from the MyMCMedia.org calendar: Friday, October 28:  The Roundhouse Theater’s production of  Angels in America closes Sunday. Kids are encouraged to […]

Are you ready to shop? The Clarksburg Premium Outlets is celebrating its grand opening on Oct. 27 – 29, and this new shopping center is expected to put Clarksburg on the map. “It will be a destination, destination shopping,” said Marilyn Balcombe, president and CEO of the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce. According to a news release […]

Here are your five things to know today, Oct. 29, in Montgomery County: 1. The city of Gaithersburg has announced that its Economic Development Toolbox Program has expanded to help more businesses in the future. 2. Just in time for Halloween: The State Highway Administration is promoting pedestrian safety with the vests for visibility program. […]

Here are five things to know today, Oct. 29, in Montgomery County: 1. Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett is scheduled to announce the kickoff of Montgomery County’s incubator project at the Universities at Shady Grove today. 2. Montgomery County officials are slated to tour the new Lakelands Park turf field in Gaithersburg. Follow MyMCMedia’s Krista […]

President Barack Obama has ordered the United States Flag to be flown at half-staff immediately in respect for Former Speaker of the House of Representatives Thomas S. Foley. The flags shall remain at half-staff until sunset today, October 29. Governor Martin O’Malley has also ordered the Maryland State Flag to also be flown at half-staff […]

The City of Gaithersburg Police Department will host “Coffee with a Cop” on Oct. 29 starting at 7 a.m. at the Kentlands Chick-fil-A located at 104 Main Street. Officers from the Gaithersburg Police Department will be on hand to meet with members of the community in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues and […]