Montgomery Community Media

Here are five things to know today, April 27, in Montgomery County: 1. Top Teacher: Richard Montgomery High School teacher Nancy Shay has been named MCPS  “Teacher of the Year.” 2. SMOB: Sherwood High School student Matt Post has been elected as the 40th Student Member of the Board (SMOB) of Education. 3. Work Life: […]

Here are five things to know today, April 26th, in Montgomery County: 1. Police Beat: Montgomery County Police Captain Mark Plazinski, a 23-year veteran of the department, has been named the police department’s new 5th district commander. He begins his new role on May 1st. 2. Best Schools: Churchill High School is one of the […]

In an effort to inform and educate residents interested in helping refugees in the area, organizers from the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Seneca Stake will host a refugee resource fair on May 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m at 20020 Montgomery Village Avenue, Montgomery Village, Maryland. “We have noticed that […]

Winston Churchill High School has been named one of the top 100 schools in the country by U.S. News and World Report.  The Montgomery County school is number 75 on the annual list that ranks schools on their performance on state-required tests and how well they prepare students for college. These rankings identify the top-performing […]

Here are five things to know today, April 25, in Montgomery County: 1. Opioid Crisis: Maryland officials are warning residents about a carfentanil threat after three deaths in Anne Arundel and Frederick counties. 2. Westbard Rally: Members of the Macedonia Baptist Church are planning to demonstrate at 10 a.m. at the County Executive Office building to […]

The Opioid Operational Command Center is raising awareness of a carfentanil threat to Maryland communities after three residents in Anne Arundel and Frederick counties died in apparent overdoses from the synthetic opioid. “Carfentanil is the latest in a string of deadly drugs that have exacted a horrible toll on residents in Maryland and across the […]

Here are five things to know today, April 24, in Montgomery County: 1. Rainy commute: Don’t leave the house without an umbrella as rain showers are in the forecast today and tomorrow. 2. Free Fares: The 30th annual Give and Ride food drive campaign is underway this week. You can ride for free by donating […]

Here are five things to know today, April 21, in Montgomery County: 1. A job search strategies workshop starts at 11 a.m. at the Silver Spring Library. County libraries are collaborating with Washington Career Services to present three workshops that provide tools to help job seekers in today’s competitive job market. 2. The Montgomery County Council […]

Here are five things to know today, April 20, in Montgomery County: 1. Today, Montgomery Community Media celebrates the fifth annual “Day in the Life in Montgomery County,” where we ask readers to share photos and short videos of their communities. This 24-hour photo project highlights the people and places that make the county an […]

Here are five things to know today, April 19, in Montgomery County: 1. Gov. Larry Hogan will be in Potomac to announce the $100 million I-270 Innovative Congestion Management Project and identify the winning design-build team. 2. The BioHealth Capital Region Forum starts today at 9:30 a.m. at MedImmune in Gaithersburg to spotlight prominent biotech […]