Montgomery Community Media

It’s Friday and you are going to notice that it’s cooler outside today! Here are five more things to know today, Sept. 2nd, in Montgomery County: 1. The National Weather Service is tracking Tropical Storm Hermine and how this storm may impact your Labor Day holiday weekend in Maryland. Find out what’s open and what’s […]

Montgomery County recreation is extending the hours of the Senior Sneakers program, which provides access to community recreation center gyms while keeping the $50 annual program fee unchanged. This change will go into effect this month. Montgomery County Recreation’s Senior Sneaker program helps adults age 55 and older have access to quality exercise and weight […]

Here are some of our weekend picks from the MyMCMedia.org calendar: Friday, September 2:  The Crimestoppers perform at the Bethesda Metro Station Plaza from 6 to 9 p.m. Free. Friday Night Live Concert Series at Rockville Town Square features Cedar Creek playing country at 6:30 p.m. Free. AFI Silver Screens free outdoor film series continues with Paris Blues in […]

The Maryland State Police Department is anticipating higher traffic volume and warning drivers to expect enforcement of speed, occupant restraint and most importantly DUI laws this Labor Day weekend. As summer ends and Labor Day weekend approaches, many celebrants will be celebrating with friends and family. In efforts to increase safety, the State Police Impaired […]

Good morning! Here are five things to know today, Sept. 1, in Montgomery County: 1. The Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Mosquito Control Program is scheduled to do a truck-mounted mosquito control spraying tonight in the Strawberry Knolls area of Gaithersburg. 2. The Maryland State Police Department announced that troopers plan to set up a sobriety checkpoint […]

Good morning! Here are five things to know today, Aug. 31, in Montgomery County: 1.  Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and Comptroller Peter Franchot are scheduled to make a “major announcement” about the state public school calendar today. 2. It’s International Overdose Awareness Day. A Ceremony of Remembrance will be held at Justice Plaza at Montgomery […]

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and Comptroller Peter Franchot have scheduled a news conference for 1 p.m. Wednesday afternoon in Ocean City “to make a major announcement regarding the starting date of public school systems in Maryland.” According to a media advisory, the two will be joined by other state officials, business owners and area residents […]

El Golfo restaurant located in Silver Spring is hosting a benefit for those affected by the tragic Flower Branch Apartments explosion this Wednesday. The event will feature music performances by Lilo Lea Gonzales and Family, Maureen Andary with special guests The Carpe Diem UkeBeats. The benefit is presented by El Golfo and Carpe Diem Arts […]

Michael Williams, a resource teacher from John F. Kennedy High School has been named a finalist for the 2016-2017 Maryland Teacher of the Year by the Maryland State Department of Education. Superintendent Jack Smith surprised Williams with the news at Kennedy High this week. Michael Williams has been named a finalist for MD Teacher of the Year. […]

The Montgomery County Board of Elections is looking for registered voters and high school students to serve as election workers at polling places for the Presidential General Election set for November 8th. According to a news release, the Board is “in urgent need of judges in Rockville, Potomac, Bethesda, Cabin John, Chevy Chase, Darnestown, and […]