Montgomery Community Media

Happy Juneteenth! Today marks the anniversary of the abolition of slavery in the State of Texas on June 19, 1865. As we celebrate Juneteenth, also known as “Freedom Day” today — Wednesday, June 18 — here are five other things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Montgomery County Celebrates Pride Month: Tonight Councilmember Evan Glass, Denizens […]

Today is Tuesday, June 18 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Maryland Republicans and Democrats Look Toward 2020: The Maryland Republican Party and the Maryland Democratic Party both have events tonight that look toward the 2020 election. From 7 to 10 p.m., the Maryland Republican Party is hosting a Montgomery […]

Today is Monday, June 17. It looks to be a thunderstorm-y week. Here’s the forecast. 1. Community Policing: The Montgomery County Council’s Public Safety Committee is scheduled to receive a briefing on community policing policies. The meeting starts at 10 a.m. in the Third Floor Hearing Room. To view the council staff report, click here. […]

It’s Friday, June 14 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Summer Vacation: It’s the last day of school for Montgomery County Public Schools students. Today is an early release day for MCPS. 2. Councilmember for a Day challenge: Today is the last day to submit an entry in Councilmember Rice’s contest […]

Today is Thursday, June 13. There’s a chance for some rain and thunderstorms so grab an umbrella. Here’s the forecast. 1. Housing Opportunities Commission Offices Closed for a Good Cause: The offices located at 10400 Detrick Avenue in Kensington will be closed today for staff to volunteer at community organizations across Montgomery County. The agency […]

Today is Wednesday, June 12. Cloudy today and rain tomorrow. Here’s the forecast. 1. Public Safety Awards: The Rockville Chamber of Commerce holds its 30th annual public safety awards starting at 11:30 a.m. at Lakewood Country Club, 13901 Glen Mill Road. Members of the Rockville City Police Department, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, the Montgomery […]

Today is Monday, June 10. Rain today and Thursday. Here’s the forecast. 1. Pride Kickoff: County Executive Marc Elrich and Councilmember Evan Glass kick off the county’s Pride Month celebration with a raising of the LGBTQ flag over Veterans Plaza in Rockville. The event starts at 10 a.m. 2. Municipal Monday: Gaithersburg’s Mayor and Council […]

Happy Wednesday! It’s June 5 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Safe Spaces for LGBTQ+ Workshop: There will be a Safe Spaces for LGBTQ+ Individuals today from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Universities at Shady Grove in Building III (Camille Kendall Academic Center). The workshop will help people […]

Happy Pride Month! It’s Tuesday, June 4 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Rockville Public Hearings: There’s a public hearing for the city of Rockville’s Comprehensive plan tonight at 7 p.m. in the Mayor and Council Chambers at Rockville City Hall. Here’s more information. 2. Yoga in the Park: Make […]

Today is Monday, June 3. Monday and Tuesday look nice. Rest of the week, not so much. Here’s the forecast. 1. Eid al-Fitr: The feast that ends Ramadan begins tonight. 2. Municipal Monday: Rockville’s mayor and council meets at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 111 Maryland Ave. Gaithersburg’s mayor and council meets at 7:30 p.m. […]