Montgomery Community Media

It was a “difficult” morning for Metro riders commuting on the Red Line Friday. Metro officials said two separate incidents of arcing insulators resulted in rail service being suspended during the morning rush hour. The arcing, Metro officials said, was likely sparked by water infiltration into the tunnels overnight from heavy rains. WMATA spokesperson Richard […]

Here are five things to know today, June 21, in Montgomery County: 1. Summer: It’s the first day of summer and Montgomery Recreation has opening for camps. And its pools are open till 8 p.m. 2. Coffee with a Cop: The event starts at 9:30 a.m. at Peet’s Coffee & Tea at Old Georgetown Road […]

Here are five things to know today, June 20, in Montgomery County: 1. Rockville Decision: The city’s Mayor and Council approved its “Fostering Community Trust” ordinance Monday night that restricts when police can ask a person’s immigration status. Check MyMCMedia for more. 2. County Council: The council’s agenda includes a discussion about a bill to […]

Here are five things to know today, June 19, in Montgomery County: 1. Red Line News: The Shady Grove and Rockville Metro stations are closed this week for SafeTrack work. Find out more, here. 2. Police Blotter: Montgomery County police have arrested three men for the June 5th murders of 17-year-old Shadi Najjar and 18-year-old […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra, Michael Goldman discusses when Metro will stop the practice of halting some outbound subway trains at the Grosvenor-Strathmore station. Goldman is a member of the Metro Board of Directors, and he recently addressed the Montgomery County Council about the Metro budget.

Here are five things to know today, April 10, in Montgomery County: 1. Today is the first day of spring break for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students. 2. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has ordered the state flag to half staff in honor of a Montgomery County firefighter who passed away on Friday. 3. Germantown […]

Here are five things to know today, Feb. 1, in Montgomery County: 1. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is scheduled to deliver his State of the State address at noon. You can watch it live, here. 2. Learn how to help your child succeed at school. Parent Academy Workshops are happening tonight at Northwest High School and Eastern Middle School. […]

Lorna Virgili hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week, which includes reports on the new Public Safety Training Academy, the annual snow summit, extended hours for the county call center through Metro’s current Safe Track Surge, the renovated Ross Boddy Neighborhood Recreation Center in Sandy Spring and much more. You can watch the […]

Here are five things to know today, Oct. 31, in Montgomery County: 1. MoCo Vote: You can vote early from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at ten locations across Montgomery County today. Early voting continues thru Nov. 3rd.  The Presidential General Election is just one week from tomorrow on Nov. 8. 2. Safe Track: Metro’s Safe Track […]

Metro officials are urging Red Line riders to prepare for SafeTrack surge #10, which takes place from now thru Nov. 22. Surge #10 will result in an around-the-clock line segment shutdown between NoMa-Gallaudet and Fort Totten stations. Red Line riders should expect significantly longer wait times and crowding on trains, especially during rush hour due […]