Montgomery Community Media

The Blizzard of 2016 was the hot topic at Montgomery County Council President Nancy Floreen’s weekly briefing on Feb. 1st.    Floreen said she has requested that executive staff from all county departments involved in storm operations participate in a special session with Councilmembers on Feb. 9th. As for the cost of the storm, Floreen […]

The Montgomery Parks Foundation, an independent nonprofit organization providing fundraising and support to Montgomery Parks, has secured $1 million dollars from a private donor to help construct a new growing greenhouse at Brookside Gardens in Wheaton. The greenhouse is part of the multi-phase Master Plan adopted in 2005 that will enhance the many spectacular offerings […]

Check your tickets! Maryland Lottery officials are reporting that someone purchased a winning $1 million powerball ticket in Montgomery County. The ticket was purchased at the North Potomac Sunoco at 10010 Darnestown Road, according to lottery officials. For more information visit the lottery’s website at http://mdlottery.com/ or visit the lottery’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/mdlottery.

Good news for commuters: The Maryland Department of Transportation announced this month that Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation has received a $1,008,000 grant for a proposed bike share program for the downcounty areas of Friendship Heights, Bethesda, Medical Center, Takoma Park and Silver Spring. In addition, during its regular session, the Maryland legislature approved a […]