Montgomery Community Media

Education news dominated last week’s top stories based on web traffic. Our top story was about two local elementary schools getting major state honors. A follow-up about them receiving the award also made our Top 10 list. Plus, plenty of public safety news in our Top 10 as well. Two Local Elementary Schools to be […]

Montgomery County police report that the M&T Bank at 12041 Georgia Ave., Wheaton, was robbed about 11:15 a.m. May 8. The perpetrator entered the bank with a scarf concealing his face, police said. He gave the teller a note demanding money, and he received an undisclosed amount of money. He then fled the bank, and […]

A Wheaton man will spend six months in jail for animal cruelty, a judge ruled this week. James Edward Jones, 31, also is barred from owning or living with animals, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office. Jones is serving a yearlong term in federal prison for illegal possession of a firearm in the […]

Here are five things to know today, May 19, in Montgomery County: 1. Bike to Work Day: It’s Bike to Work Day and there are pit stops across the county, including in Bethesda, Gaithersburg, North Bethesda, Rockville and Silver Spring. 2. Community Coffee: Takoma Park Mayor Kate Stewart is holding a community coffee from 8 a.m. […]

Montgomery County Councilmembers voted unanimously Thursday to pass a fiscal 2018 budget, totaling $5.4 billion. Council President Roger Berliner said the spending plan “harmonizes our fiscal realities with our values while building on the basic services that our residents and taxpayers see and rely on every day.” The budget does not contain a property tax […]

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation will close two northbound lanes of Rockville Pike (MD 355) between Woodmont Avenue and Center Drive, near the Medical Center Metro Station, NIH, and the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center at Naval Support Activity Bethesda, according to a notice from the BRAC coordinator office of Montgomery County Executive […]

Here are five things to know today, May 18, in Montgomery County: 1. County Budget: At a 9:30 a.m. worksession, Montgomery County Council members are expected to reach an agreement on the fiscal year 2018 operating budget and amendments to the fiscal years 2017-2022 CIP. 2. Montgomery Plans: The Montgomery County Planning Board meets today in […]

A series of shops opened Wednesday at the Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro Station, a chance for subway riders to see local businesses that specialize in flowers, food, fashions and other items. Metro General Manager Paul Wiedefeld, County Executive Ike Leggett and other local officials were part of the kick-off event at the North Bethesda subway station. The […]

The Montgomery County Council passed a resolution Tuesday urging the boards managing county employee pension plans to minimize investments in companies with the largest fossil fuel reserves. The vote was 8-1, with Councilmember Nancy Floreen the only nay vote. The resolution has no binding effect. Council President Roger Berliner sought the measure to encourage the […]

Montgomery County police are investigating a pair of armed robberies at 7-Elevens about 1.5 miles from each other. The first robbery, at 15821 Frederick Road, occurred about 2:30 a.m., police said. Several individuals entered the store and took cash. The second robbery, at 15900 Shady Grove Road, occurred about 2:39 a.m., police said. Where individuals […]