Montgomery Community Media

The Cabin John Shopping Center in Potomac is adding a farmers market Thursday. Metro Green Markets will hold the weekly market, according to the shopping center’s website. The market, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays, will be set up at Tuckerman Lane and Seven Locks Road through July, and then move to the center’s […]

Here are five things to know today, June 14, in Montgomery County: 1. Bridge Reopens: The Carroll Avenue Bridge is reopening today in Takoma Park, a month ahead of schedule, according to the Maryland Department of Transportation. 2. Business News: Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot is scheduled to present proclamations to three Montgomery County businesses today in […]

Here are five things to know today, June 13, in Montgomery County: 1. Heat Wave: It’s going to be another hot day in Montgomery County. Here are some tips to keep cool. 2. On the Agenda: The Montgomery County Council meets today and one of the items on the agenda is the preferred Bus Rapid […]

Council President Roger Berliner said Monday the county would take the first steps toward taking the Federal Aviation Administration to court over airplane noise from jets taking off and landing at Reagan National Airport. That step involves a legal memorandum from Dentons Law Firm, which will be funded by a $7,500 supplemental budget request from County […]

Montgomery County officials are urging residents take precautions to protect themselves, children and pets against heat-related illnesses such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion with the increase in temperatures, according to a news release. Officials are also urging residents to check on their elderly neighbors who may be isolated to be sure they are not […]

Council President Roger Berliner met with reporters Monday and hit on three big issues: The continuing difficulties in getting trash, yard waste and recycling picked up in some areas of the county; The problems that led to the Dickerson incinerator fire in December; and And the possibility that the county would join other jurisdictions in suing […]

Here are five things to know today, June 12, in Montgomery County: 1. Scorcher: Temperatures are expected to be in the 90’s again today. Montgomery County officials are advising residents to take protective measures. 2. Cold Case: Montgomery County police officers are expected to release some new information about an unsolved homicide that dates back […]

Not much happy news in this week’s top 10 stories: a fatal accident, a double homicide, a toddler’s drowing. Here’s the list:

Fourteen burglaries reported in the Montgomery County police crime summary for May 15 to May 23. Rockville: A residential burglary occurred in the 1300 block of Darnestown Road between about 12 a.m. and about 7 a.m. on May 21. Forced entry; nothing was taken. Bethesda: Two commercial burglaries occurred at the following locations: At Saul […]

Here are five things to know today, June 9, in Montgomery County: 1. It was EPIC: MCM celebrated all forms of community media Thursday night at a gala at the Fillmore in Silver Spring. Read about it in our blog. 2.  Peddling pedaling: Capital Bikeshare holds its Start of Summer event from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 […]