Montgomery Community Media

Here are your five things to know today, Dec. 9, in Montgomery County: 1. Winter Weather: Bundle up, it’s going to be a cold day and the winds will make it feel even colder. 2. Pet Adoption Drive: The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center is overflowing with dogs and cats after a surge of […]

UPDATED Here are your five things to know today, Dec. 8, in Montgomery County: 1. The Minority Legislative Breakfast is happening this morning. 2. Football Finale: The Damascus Swarmin Hornets are to set face-off against the Franklin Indians tonight for the Maryland State 3A High School Championships in Annapolis. Meanwhile, local high schools will be teaming […]

UPDATED 12.7.16 According to a WSSC news release, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has determined that a power plant in Dickerson is the source of an oily substance that leaked into the Potomac River late last month. WSSC officials report that its Potomac plant continues to operate at full capacity and has not experienced any […]

Here are your five things to know today, Dec. 7, in Montgomery County: 1. A House Hearing with State Legislators will be held to discuss for local and bi-county bills affecting issues specific to Montgomery County today. View the hearing on County Cable Montgomery. 2. Councilmember Roger Berliner is the new president of the Montgomery […]

Here are your five things to know today, Dec. 6, in Montgomery County: 1. The Montgomery County Council meets today and on the agenda; election of council officers, a public hearing on the FY17 Capital Budget, and a hearing on fossil fuel investments. 2. Searching for a job? The Montgomery County Office of Human Resources […]

Here are your five things to know today, Dec. 5, in Montgomery County: 1. Plastic Bag Ban: A plastic bag ban is now in effect in Takoma Park. 2. President’s Briefing: Montgomery County Council President Nancy Floreen is expected to discuss raising the minimum wage, the landlord tenant bill, and the Bethesda Downtown Sector Plan […]

Newly elected Montgomery County school board member Jeanette Dixon was sworn into office on Dec. 1. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Dixon said she is looking forward to serve the district. ICYMI VIDEO: @mocoboe swearing in ceremony w @RebeccaOnBoard @dixon_jeanette @ShebraEvans. @mymcmedia @MCPS pic.twitter.com/1zn0kgLopr — Sonya Burke (@SonyaNBurke) December 2, 2016 New @mocoboe member @dixon_jeanette […]

As people shop and purchase gifts online and have them delivered to their home during the holiday season, the Montgomery County Police Department reminds residents of ways to ensure their packages are delivered to them safely: Choose A Delivery Address Wisely Choose to Have Package Delivered to An Attended Location When you order something online, […]

Here is your look at what people are talking about today, Nov. 28, in Montgomery County: 1. Digital deals: It’s Cyber Monday, and the National Retail Federation predicts that over 122 million consumers will shop online today. 2. Holiday shopping safety campaign: Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett will be joined by public safety officials in […]

Here’s a look at what’s open and what’s not on Thanksgiving Day in Montgomery County: County Offices – closed. Libraries – closed. County Liquor stores – closed. Recreation – all programs and facilities are closed. Montgomery Parks – For holiday operating schedule on Parks’ facilities, including Brookside Gardens, ice rinks, tennis centers, trains and carousels, […]