Montgomery Community Media

Here are five things to know today, Oct. 11, in Montgomery County: 1. Montgomery County’s Board of Education has voted to seek a waiver from the state of Maryland to start the 2017-2018 school year before Labor Day. 2. Now is the time to get your flu shot. Maryland health officials have confirmed the first […]

President Barack Obama has ordered the U.S. flag to be flown at half staff from sunrise to sunset on Oct. 9 in honor of the National Firefighters Memorial Service. As a matter of protocol, the Maryland flag will be lowered to half staff as well because no flag may fly higher than the United States […]

Montgomery County’s Department of Health and Human Services is sponsoring eight flu vaccine clinics this month and next. Health officials are reminding all residents to protect themselves against the flu virus and now is the time to make your vaccination appointment. Find out more in this report, below: Check the county’s flu vaccination webpage for […]

Here’s a look at five things to know today, Oct. 7, in Montgomery County: 1. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has ordered the state flag to half staff in honor of a U.S. Army Special Forces Soldier from Takoma Park who was killed while on patrol in Afghanistan this week. 2. FEMA has activated a team of […]

Election Day is Nov. 8th. Find out what you need to know before going to the polls in this report, below: Visit the Board of Elections website for more information.

It’s that time of year when deer are often wandering into local roadways as they look for food or mates. Last year, there were 1,965 deer-vehicle collisions reported on roadways in Montgomery County. This fall, officials with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources are reminding motorists to stay alert for deer and other wildlife as […]

Residents gathered at Sligo Middle School early Saturday to learn about renewable energy at the school’s second annual S’TEAM Sligo Community Day. S’TEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. Creations like solar ovens, wind turbines and solar-powered cars, were made and presented by students. “This is a celebration and compilation of an amazing […]

The Montgomery County Office of Procurement hosted its first annual Procurement Forum on Oct. 5th in Silver Spring. The event featured 50 panelists and speakers, as well as 20 exhibitors. “What we would like to do is make sure that small,local minority and female  owned businesses are able to connect with big businesses that are […]

The Bump ‘n Grind coffee shop in Silver Spring made dozens of Gilmore Girls fans dreams come true today. The boutique coffee shop transformed into Luke’s Diner, along with 200 others nationwide. Fans of the popular television show were greeted by barrista’s dressed up as Luke Danes, wearing plaid shirts, Luke’s Diner aprons, baseball caps, and of […]

Employees at the Board of Elections offices are busy prepping for the Presidential General Election. Early voting takes place from Oct. 27 – Nov. 3 at ten locations in Montgomery County, and Election Day is Nov. 8. Marjorie Roher, the spokesperson for the Board of Elections, said the Official Voter Guide and Sample Ballot is […]