Montgomery Community Media

Here are five things to know today, Aug. 8, in Montgomery County: 1. Inoculations, the In Thing: The Montgomery County Health and Human Services Department is offering free vaccinations this week for children entering seventh grade. Days, places and times are listed here. 2. Environmentally Speaking: Gaithersburg’s Environment Committee meets at 7 p.m. with a […]

Firefighters had to contend with the possessions of a hoarder to fight a fire in Silver Spring on Sunday. A passer-by saw smoke in the home, in the 10000 block of Greenock Road, and called 911, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesman Pete Piringer said. When firefighters arrived, “they were challenged by a pretty extreme […]

Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot is looking for nominations for the 2017 William Donald Schaefer Helping People Award. The deadline is Aug. 31. Established in 2012, the award honors the legacy of public service by former Mayor, Governor and Comptroller Schaefer. The award is presented in each of Maryland’s 23 counties and Baltimore City to individuals […]

David Trone, who announced his bid to be a Democratic candidate for the 6th District on Wednesday, said Sunday that he expected to collect more smaller checks from supporters than all the other candidates combined. Trone of Potomac spent $13 million of his own money in 2016 to come in second in the race for […]

Sunflowers, politics, immigration, and public safety were among our top stories for last week.

Here are five things to know today, Aug. 3, in Montgomery County: 1. Minimum Wage: County Executive Ike Leggett described a new report about the impacts of a $15 an hour minimum wage as “sobering.” The County Council is scheduled to discuss the report on Sept. 19. 2. On the Campaign Trail: David Trone, the founder […]

Here are your five things to know today, Aug. 2, in Montgomery County: 1. So Long, Steve: He’s not leaving till February, but it’s still a shock that Steve Farber is leaving his post as the Montgomery County Council’s chief adviser. Farber has been guiding council policies for 26 years. Here’s our story. 2. Rockville Meets: The […]

A report prepared for Montgomery County government said an increase of the minimum wage to $15 an hour would mean that by 2022, more than 45,000 jobs would be lost, more than $396.5 million in income would be lost and nearly $41 million in lost tax revenue. The report also noted the positive effects of […]

Here are your five things to know today, Aug. 1, in Montgomery County: 1. Solar Canopy Installation: Dozens of trees are coming down outside the Public Safety Headquarters building in Gaithersburg to make room for a new microgrid project that is designed to ensure the resiliency of critical public services during power outages. The project design […]

Local communities will celebrate National Night Out on Aug.1. Sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW), National Night Out is an event celebrated nationwide to generate neighborhood support and participation in crime prevention efforts. The following communities have provided their itinerary of events to the Montgomery County Police Department: District 1  (Rockville, Darnestown […]