Montgomery Community Media

Kim Jones hosts Studio 501c3, a show that focuses on the nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County working to build supportive communities every day. This episode features Manny Hidalgo, executive director of Shepherd’s Table. Jones and Hidalgo discuss how the Silver Spring-based nonprofit helps people who are homeless with meals, social services, and other basic needs. Watch […]

It’s Tuesday, Sept. 22 a frost advisory is in effect until 9 a.m. In the meantime, the 2020 General Election is 42 days away. Have you checked to make sure you’re registered to vote? 1. Council in Session: Montgomery County Council meets virtually at 9:45 a.m. Here’s a look at the meeting’s agenda. 2. School […]

The National Weather Service has issued a frost advisory that begins Monday at midnight and is effective until 9 a.m. on Tuesday for  Montgomery County and surrounding areas. According to the NWS, a frost advisory means that wide spread frost is expected and sensitive outdoor plants may be damaged or killed if left uncovered. NWS […]

The Montgomery County Police Department is investigating a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run that occurred very early Sunday morning in Silver Spring. It was almost 1 a.m. when Takoma Park Police Department officers and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service personnel responded to the call, according to a MCPD press release. The vehicle -which the police described […]

It’s Monday, Sept. 21, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. COVID-19 Testing: Montgomery County is holding three free testing clinics today. Testing is available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wheaton Library and Community Recreation Center and in Germantown at the parking garage behind the Regal Cinemas. And […]

Montgomery County is holding 12 COVID-19 testing clinics the week of Sept. 21. The clinics provide free walk-in and drive-thru testing at multiple locations throughout the county. Testing is free, no doctor’s order is required, and no appointments are needed but are encouraged. Appointments may be made on the County’s testing website. County health officials […]

It’s Friday, Sept. 18, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. Road Closure:  Montgomery Parks is closing two sections of Sligo Creek Parkway for repairs today from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Two sections will be closed to all traffic, including cars, pedestrians, and bikes. Sligo Creek Parkway from Kennebec Avenue […]

It’s Thursday, Sept. 17, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. COVID-19 Testing: Free COVID-19 testing is available today in Germantown, Silver Spring, and White Oak. Click here for more details. Free #COVID19 testing clinics are scheduled tomorrow (Thursday, Sept. 17) in Germantown, Silver Spring and White Oak. Details ➡ https://t.co/qloetwrHpz. […]

It’s Wednesday, Sept. 16, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Elrich/Gayles Weekly Briefing: County Executive Marc Elrich and County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles will hold their weekly media briefing at 12:30 p.m. You can watch live on MCM channels 21 and 995 (HD) and Facebook and County Cable Montgomery. […]

Update (Sept. 15): Montgomery County Police said Armando Perez has been located safe and unharmed. Original Post (Sept. 14): The Montgomery County Police 3rd District Investigation Section is asking the public to help find a 71-year-old man from the Silver Spring area who has dementia.  Armando Perez was last seen by family leaving his University […]