Montgomery Community Media

Montgomery County has posted the following holiday schedule for Monday, Dec. 25 in observance of Christmas: County offices – closed. Libraries – closed. County liquor stores – Dec. 24 and Dec. 31, all DLC stores will open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Closed Dec. 25. Recreation – Aquatic, community recreation and senior centers are closed. Montgomery Parks – […]

Here’s five things to know today, Friday Dec. 22, in Montgomery County: 1. Health Care Exchange: Today is  the last day to enroll in a health or dental plan in Maryland. Get your head in the game! There’s only one day left to enroll in a health or dental plan. You MUST enroll by 11:59pm Friday 12/22 […]

Here’s five things to know today, Thursday, Dec. 21, in Montgomery County: 1. Liquor License Hearings: Montgomery County Board of License Commissioners will hold a hearing on applications at the Council Office Building. Here’s the agenda. 2. Free Child Safety Seat Inspection: Fitzgerald Auto Mall in Rockville is offering free child safety seat inspections. No appointment is needed, just […]

Here’s five things to know today, Wednesday, Dec. 20, in Montgomery County: 1. New Chief: Takoma Park has a new police chief. Antonio “Tony” DeVaul will begin his first day with the city on Jan. 2, 2018. 2. Blood Drive: The Montgomery County Police Department is hosting a blood drive in honor of Officer Noah […]

Here’s five things to know today, Tuesday, Dec. 19, in Montgomery County: 1. Less Waste for the Holidays: “Holiday Waste Reduction, Reuse and Recycling Display at Brookside Gardens” takes place from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Brookside Gardens 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. 2. It IS a Wonderful Life: Enjoy the timeless Christmas classic, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” […]

Here’s five things to know today, Monday, Dec. 18, in Montgomery County: 1. Over the Hills and Through the Glen: The Montgomery County Planning Department is holding a public meeting from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on updates to the sector plans for the Forest Glen and Montgomery Hills neighborhoods. The meeting is at the Planning […]

Here’s five things to know today, Dec. 15, in Montgomery County: 1. Healthcare Enrollment: Maryland Health Connection has extended the enrollment deadline to next Friday 12/22. IMPORTANT! @Maryland Health Connection has extended the enrollment deadline to next Friday 12/22. Visit https://t.co/qec1n7qd5F today to get your 2018 health plan and peace of mind for you and […]

Here are five things to know for Thursday, Dec. 14, in Montgomery County: 1. Funeral Services for Off-Duty Officers: The funerals for two officers who were tragically killed in a car incident on I-270 will be laid to rest today. 2. Traffic Delays: The Maryland State Police said traffic delays should be expected from 7 a.m. to […]

Here are five things to know for Wednesday, Dec. 13, in Montgomery County: 1. Santa Rides Again: Montgomery County Police will escort Santa as he rides his Harley Davidson motorcycle through the county for a benefit for The Children’s Inn at the National Institutes of Health. For more information, including the parade route, visit here. […]

Updated: There’s a new Chick-fil-A in Olney. Local franchise owner, Erik Amick, joined county leaders for a grand opening early Thursday, bringing more than 80 new jobs to the area. The 4,886 square foot restaurant is located at 18115 Georgia Avenue and features a drive thru. “Olney is a great place to do business because […]