Montgomery Community Media

The Metro Transit Police Department is increasing police patrols and security sweeps as a precaution following events in Brussels. According to the MTPD’s Twitter account, there is no known specific or credible threat to Metro. Police are reminding commuters, “if you see something, say something.” MTPD is closely monitoring events in Brussels w/our fed partners. […]

Lakelands Parks Middle School students were told to “shelter in place” today, after an incident was reported in the adjacent city of Gaithersburg neighborhood. “During the seventh grade walk off, at approximately 1:15 p.m., students and staff heard and saw what appeared to be a person in distress who needed immediate assistance,” said Principal Deborah […]

Students who go to the nurse at Montgomery County Public Schools and have a fever will now be asked about their travel history and the travel history of their family in light of the Ebola crisis, according to new guidelines in place from the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services. Joan Glick, MCDHHS senior […]

Rockville has cancelled Doggie Dip Day scheduled for September 14 as a precautionary measure in response to the recent spread of canine influenza (dog flu) in Montgomery County. Doggie Dip Day is an annual event that takes place after the close of the outdoor swim season when residents can treat their dogs to an afternoon […]

As a precautionary measure – in response to the recent spread of canine influenza (dog flu) in Montgomery County — the Recreation Department has canceled its popular Pooch Pool Party scheduled for September 7 and 8. “In light of the canine flu that has shown up in Montgomery County, we are canceling the Pooch Pool […]