Montgomery Community Media

It was a night filled with songs, scriptures and fellowship Tuesday evening at the Interfaith Thanksgiving Service and Community Service Project in Potomac. The event, hosted by the Congregation at Har Shalom, was a partnership between different various faith-based organizations to create common ground. “We felt as ppl of faith,  it’s important to establish that […]

Here are five things to know today, Nov. 22, in Montgomery County: 1. Montgomery County police officers are investigating a fatal collision that occurred last night on Airpark Road. 2. Gas prices continue to drop before the busy Thanksgiving travel period. 3. An interfaith Thanksgiving service is taking place tonight at Congregation Har Shalom in […]

At her weekly briefing on Monday, Montgomery County Council President Nancy Floreen discussed a variety of topics including the “Stand Up for the Montgomery Way” rally, election results, term limits, the county’s Triple-A bond rating, the state’s transportation program, the proposed independent Liquor Authority, the landlord tenant bill, the Economic Development Corporation, the subdivision staging […]

Multiple people were injured Monday morning after an adult medical care bus and van collided, according to Pete Piringer, spokesperson, Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service. The collision happened on Gainsborough Road in Potomac. “We ended up transporting four people to the hospital,” said Piringer. “Three of them were trauma patients.” Officers from the Montgomery County […]

Kitchen fires occur more frequently during the holiday season. Montgomery County Fire Captain Oscar Garcia said it is important to avoid unattended cooking when entertaining this holiday season. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming. Thinking of frying your #Thanksgiving #turkey? We urge you to watch this video! […]

Here are your five things to know today, Nov. 21st, in Montgomery County: 1. Fire watch: Montgomery County firefighters have been responding to fallen trees, downed wires and fires as a result of windy and dry weather across Montgomery County. Remember, if you see a downed wire or pole use caution. The strongest winds today will […]

UPDATED The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for Montgomery County, effective from now thru midnight on Sunday, as a cold front is moving into the area. According to the NWS, the winds are expected to blow out of the west from 15 – 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. These […]

Here are five things to know today, Nov. 18, in Montgomery County: 1. Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett released a statement proposing a Liquor Control Authority. 2. Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) will begin offering workshops on “How to Apply for Jobs with Montgomery County Government” this month. The first session is today at Germantown […]

Members of the Potomac-area faith communities will host an Interfaith Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. “This is the first year we are doing this,” said Sultan Chowdhury, president,  Islamic Community Center of Potomac. “We want to celebrate commonality and diversity among people in our county.” Organizers say residents representing all backgrounds and […]

Here are five things to know today, Nov. 17, in Montgomery County: 1. Tameka Montgomery headlines this month’s Small Business University event at Montgomery Community Media today at 8 a.m. 2. Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Jack Smith released a video asking all students to remain in school and participate in the school’s daily education program. The […]