Montgomery Community Media

A Montgomery County Public Schools teacher died in a single-vehicle crash in Olney on Sunday morning, according to a Montgomery County police statement. Police identified the driver as Bradley Nolan Watts, 38, of the 18700 block of Olney Mill Road in Olney. Watts had been with the school system since 2003, most recently as a […]

Today is Monday, Feb. 4. The National Weather Service says we should expect fog in the morning, but temperatures in the 50s. Who needs Florida? Here’s the forecast. 1. Municipal Monday: Rockville Mayor and Council starts its drop-in at 5:30 p.m. Its regular meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. Here’s the agenda. Gaithersburg’s Mayor and Council starts […]

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) are opening on time Tuesday morning. The school district posted the message on their website at 5 a.m. The National Weather Service expects 2 to 4 inches of snow Tuesday afternoon. MCPS canceled all field trips for the day. The school district will monitor the forecast and weather conditions and plan […]

The National Weather Service issued a flood warning until 8:30 p.m. for portions of Montgomery County. According to the warning, flooding has closed Brighton Dam Road. The NWS expects flooding to occur in Rock Creek Park between picnic areas 7 and 10. The locations that may experience flooding include Rockville, Bethesda, Olney, Aspen Hill, North Bethesda, […]

The National Weather Service’s flood watch continues through the afternoon. Here are five things to know Thursday, Jan. 24, in Montgomery County. 1. MCPS Board of Education Meets: The Board of Education meets today for a work session on the operating budget. The agenda may be found here. 2. Planning Board Meets: The Planning Board meets today […]

It’s supposed to rain today, Wednesday, Jan. 23, but on the bright side, it’s getting warmer. In the meantime, here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Kensington-Wheaton Business Networking Expo:  Today is the third annual Kensington-Wheaton Business Networking Expo from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Kensington’s Town Hall on Mitchell Street. This is an opportunity […]

As you’ve probably noticed it’s really cold today on Tuesday, Jan. 22. Bundle up in extra layers, turn on the heat, and check out five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council is in session: Montgomery County Council meets today. Check the council’s website for updates about the agenda they will review. 2. Budget […]

Montgomery County Public School teacher Deanna Perucci, 24, died suddenly while teaching a class at Herbert Hoover Middle School in Potomac Thursday morning. Herbert Hoover’s principal Dr. Yong-Mi Kim sent a letter home to families. According to Kim, Perucci’s “passing was the result of a medical emergency.” MCPS has already started offering support to students present […]

Today is Friday, Jan. 18. Schools are opening on time today. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Furlough Workers Job Fair: Montgomery County Public Schools is holding an employment open house for furloughed federal workers and contractors today from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at 850 Hungerford Drive in Rockville. 2. We Love Weekends:  Not […]

Cupcakes with Purpose offers a variety of flavors for several different causes to lend a helping hand to those in need throughout the community. Founder Jayden Rosenthal of Olney says helping others and baking are the motivating factors. To learn more about Cupcakes with Purpose, check out their Facebook page.