Montgomery Community Media

Gaithersburg’s elected leaders are in agreement with a recent staff proposal to declare the popular Water Park “smoke free.” Until now, smoking has been allowed up to the perimeter fence line at the Water Park. That’s not something you would find at the county’s outdoor pools. “Montgomery County prohibits the use of tobacco, within the […]

UPDATED Montgomery County government will observe the following holiday schedule on New Year’s Day: County Offices – closed. Libraries – closed Jan. 1 and Jan. 2; all branches will close at 6 p.m. on Dec. 31. County Liquor stores – closed Dec. 31 at 7 p.m.; closed Jan. 1. Recreation – all facilities are closed on […]

The Montgomery County Recreation Wellness Fitness and Performance Institute is pleased to announce the Move More Montgomery Initiative. The mission is to increase the physical activity of Montgomery County residents and their dogs through fun activities, classes and programs. The first event in 2016 is the Move More Montgomery County 100 Mile Challenge. Please feel […]

Tickets are now on sale for the “East Meets West 2015 Dive Show,” which is scheduled to take place at 1 p.m. on Nov. 29th at the Germantown Indoor Swim Center in Boyds. Judy Stiles, a county spokesperson, said this event will feature 12 members from China’s Guangdong Provincial Diving Team who are considered among […]

Here are your five things to know today, Nov. 16, in Montgomery County: 1. The U.S. flag will be flown at half staff from now until sunset on Thursday by order of President Obama as a mark of respect for the victims of the attacks in Paris. Meanwhile,  a memorial outside the French Embassy in Washington, […]

Montgomery County government will observe the following holiday schedule for Veterans Day on November 11: County offices – closed. Libraries – closed. County liquor stores – all retail stores are open normal hours. Recreation – aquatic and community centers open as scheduled; classes and programs will meet as scheduled; all senior programs cancelled, and administrative […]

The winter issue of the Montgomery County Guide for Recreation and Parks Programs is now available. Registration opens for programs and classes on November 16. Residents are encouraged to register early as many programs fill up quickly. The guide features hundreds of activities and programs that make it easy to enjoy a healthier and more […]

Here are your five things to know today, August 11, in Montgomery County: 1. Making College Affordable: Senator Barbara Mikulski is talking about making college more affordable today at Montgomery College. Follow @MyMCMedia on Twitter for updates from her visit and news briefing. 2. Rockville Recreation: The city of Rockville’s fall recreation guide is now […]

Area residents can take advantage of a wide variety of recreation classes and programs for all ages and interests offered by the Rockville Recreation and Parks Department this fall. Details are available now online at www.rockvillemd.gov/guide. Rockville’s recreation programs include many classes that are part of First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move!” initiative, and the […]

Rockville Swim and Fitness Center’s indoor South Pool will go through a major improvement project to replace the pool deck and heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning system. According to a news release, the project cost of $2.1 million dollars is the pool’s first renovation since it was built in 1968. Although the project will come with […]