Montgomery Community Media

Here are your five things to know today, July 11, in Montgomery County: 1. Montgomery County Councilmembers will be having a lunch meeting with U.S. Senator Ben Cardin today. 2. The Commission of Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) will be examining the City of Gaithersburg’s Police Department and invites the community to offer comments […]

On the evening of November 3, 2014, officers from the Montgomery County Park Police pulled over a large SUV near the Good Hope Recreation Center in Silver Spring. The driver of the vehicle was a 70-year-old African-American man, and as he stepped out of his SUV, he was confronted by one of the Park Police. […]

Here are some of our weekend picks from the MyMCMedia.org calendar: Friday, July 8:  Enjoy visiting art studios during the monthly Bethesda Art Walk from 6 to 9 p.m. Gallery B is hosting an opening reception from 6 to 9 p.m. for their exhibit, “Manifestation of Abstract and Realism.”  The free Bethesda Circulator stops within a […]

Here are five things to know today, July 6, in Montgomery County: 1.  Summer of Safety: It’s going to be a hot one today, and county officials are reminding residents of the importance of staying hydrated if you are playing or working outdoors. 2. Climb-a-Tree: Bring the kids to Wall Park in Rockville where local arborists […]

Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) maintain an extensive collection of materials for county residents to check out. Have you ever wondered what the county’s library visitors are reading? We turned to our county’s librarians to find out. For the month of June, the most read books by genre are: Juvenile Fiction Don’t Throw It to […]

Montgomery County firefighters are investigating the cause of a Silver Spring house fire. It happened around 1:40 a.m. at an abandoned two-story single family home located on the 400 block of Norwood Road. Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer said that more than 45 firefighters were on scene and were able to bring the fire under […]

Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) crews are slated to begin resurfacing University Boulevard between Williamsburg Drive and Franklin Avenue in Silver Spring this week. The work is officially scheduled to begin on July 6, and motorists should prepare for overnight road closures and detours. According to a news release, construction crews are planning to grind […]

Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection renovates local streets around the county. CCM’s Mike Springirth reports. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming. For more information about Green Streets visit montgomerycountymd.gov/dep/water/green-streets.html

Lorna Virgili hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week, which includes reports on the relocation of the Shady Grove bus depot, expansion of the police body worn camera program, the Quicken Loans National golf tournament, and more.

Good morning! Here are five things to know today, July 1st, in Montgomery County: 1. Holiday Closings: Check out the list of what is open and what is closed for the holiday weekend. 2. Holiday Travel: According to AAA, a record number of Americans will be traveling this Independence Day weekend. 3. Fourth of July Celebrations: […]