Montgomery Community Media

Happy Friday! Here are five things to know today, April 12 in Montgomery County. 1. Coffee with Councilmember Katz:  Discuss local politics over a cup of coffee with Council Vice President Sidney Katz at the Barking Mad Cafe from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. today. 2. Council Committee Work:  The Health and Human Services and Education and […]

A brand new Giant is set to open in Olney on April 12. Giant will be taking over the building that previously housed a Shoppers Food Warehouse for over 20 years. Giant says this location will be the grocer’s first store to be entirely comprised of a brand new layout and decor designed for clear […]

Here’s our guide to arts and entertainment in Montgomery County, April 12-14. Murder at the Mansion: A Taste for Murder Productions presents ‘A Wedding to Die For’ by Dean Fiala. This interactive murder mystery comedy includes a complimentary dessert bar, cash bar, and an optional BBQ buffet. Friday and Saturday, April 12 and 13 at […]

Today is Monday, April 8. Maybe some rain on Wednesday, more on Friday, but otherwise a decent week coming up. Here’s the forecast. 1. Budget Overview: The Montgomery County Council starts the first of five public hearings on County Executive Marc Elrich’s $5.7 billion fiscal 2020 Recommended Operating Budget. The meeting takes place at 9:30 […]

Today is Thursday, April 4. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Community Conversation with Councilmember Andrew Friedson: This is an opportunity for residents to share concerns, and discuss important local issues specific to their neighborhood and District 1. This event will be held from 7:30 – 9 p.m. at the Kensington […]

Here’s our guide to arts and entertainment in Montgomery County, April 5-7. Lisa Fischer and Grand Baton with The National Philharmonic: Lisa Fischer and her band, Grand Baton, perform classic rock favorites from Luther Vandross, Tina Turner, the Rolling Stones, and Sting. Saturday, April 6 at 8 p.m. At the Music Center at Strathmore.  For […]

Today is Wednesday, April 3. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. MCPS Early Release: It’s the end of the quarter at Montgomery County Public Schools, so students are getting a half day today! 2. Breakfast with a Councilmember: Councilmember Craig Rice is hosting an April Breakfast meeting for District 2 area residents. […]

Today is Tuesday, April 2. The practical jokes from April Fools Day are over! Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council in Session: Montgomery County Council meets this morning at 9:30 a.m. Check out the agenda for today’s meeting. 2. Montgomery Parks Hosts Community Meeting: Montgomery Parks is hosting a community meeting […]

Police released photographs of a man involved in a burglary at the California Tortilla restaurant in Olney. They are asking for the public’s help in identifying the man. According to police, the burglary occurred on March 4 at 12:30 a.m. at the California Tortilla located at 18101 Village Center Drive in Olney. Police say that […]

Today is Monday, April 1. Maybe some rain on Wednesday, more on Friday, but otherwise a decent week coming up. Here’s the forecast. 1. Municipal Monday: Rockville meets at 7 p.m. at City Hall, at 111 Maryland Ave. The Mayor and Council are expected to have a budget worksession and declare that April is World […]