Montgomery Community Media

As things begin to return to normal around Montgomery County after last weekends record blizzard, commuters are hitting the roads and sidewalks to head back to work. Delays and traffic jams are common place around the County but for some, mounds of snow are impeding their commutes. A bus stop at the intersection of Colesville […]

Here are your five things to know today, Jan. 27, in Montgomery County: 1. Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) are closed today. Administrative offices will open two-hours late. 2. Montgomery County Government facilities will open at 10 a.m. today. 3. Ride On will operate most route services today. 4. The City of Takoma Park will […]

Ride On bus service will operate most routes on Jan. 27 as crews continue to clear County roads. According to a news release, Ride On will operate its weekday routes, except Route 94, with some service. The “S” service plan can be viewed online in both English and Spanish. Customers can expect possible delays and […]

Ride On Bus service for Jan. 26 will be limited to 17 routes, as crews continue to plow and clear roads. According to a news release, Ride On will provide service from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the following routes: 1, 5, 8, 15, 16, 17, 23, 30, 34, 43, 46, 47, 55, 56, 59, […]

Due to the revised National Weather Service forecast now calling for an earlier onset of the snow, Montgomery County government will close at noon today, January 22. The predicted earlier onset of snow has caused the following: MC311, Montgomery County’s informational phone center opened at 6 a.m. today and will remain open 24-hours-a-day through the […]

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett announced his recommended FY17 Capital Budget and six-year FY17-22 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) on Friday. According to a news release, $4.4 billion has been recommended for the FY17 Capital Budget and six-year CIP. “This FY17 Capital Budget and six-year Capital Improvements Program represents a balanced approach – investing in schools, […]

Public transit users can now pick-up a new updated Ride On bus system map. According to a news release, Ride On published the maps, which is available as a paper map or online. The map includes Ride On’s 78 routes and display’s other transportation options as well, including; Metrobus, Metrorail, MARC Commuter Rail, MTA Commuter […]

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 […]

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 […]

County Executive Ike Leggett announced that the county will reinstate services for most weekday and Saturday services to three Ride On routes that had been proposed for service cuts. Weekday services for Route 42, Route 83 and Route 98 will run until 8 p.m. Saturday services will run from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. This […]