Montgomery Community Media

Since 1945, the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair in Gaithersburg has etched itself as a a great local tradition and a must-do summer activity. Residents can’t get enough of the farm animals, monster trucks, carnival rides, and fun food. After a year off due to the pandemic, the fair reopened on Friday, Aug. 13 and will […]

Actualización (Agosto 19 a las 12:45 p.m.): La policía dice que un adolescente fue arrestado por el tiroteo mortal, que ocurrió el miércoles por la noche, en el Centro de Recreación Comunitario Plum Gar en Germantown. Tres menores y un adulto sufrieron impactos de bala luego de un altercado en el centro de recreación, según […]

The City of Gaithersburg is now the third largest city in Maryland with a population increase of 59,933 in 2010 to 69,657 in 2020, or 16%, according to recently released 2020 Census data. On August 12, the US Census Bureau released redistricting data to the states and the public through its website at a virtual […]

As part of a continuing effort to push the use of electric cars, Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) seeks an organization willing to create a group purchasing program for residents to buy or lease these cars at reduced prices. Cooperative purchasing reduces prices since it enables an organization to buy multiple electric vehicles at […]

Update (Aug.19 at 12:45 p.m.): Police say a teenager has been arrested for the fatal shooting at the Plum Gar Community Recreation Center in Germantown on Wednesday night. Three juveniles and one adult were shot after an altercation at the recreation center, according to authorities. Police say a man died as a result. 14-year-old Shilen Wylie […]

She teaches at her alma mater, John F. Kennedy High School in Silver Spring and she also happens to be a world-class Olympic triple jumper. Thea LaFond is back from the Tokyo Olympics where she suffered a heartbreaking foul on her last jump that would’ve earned her a silver medal. LaFond lives, works and trains […]

El Departamento de Policía del Condado de Montgomery informó a través de su página de Twitter que cuatro personas recibieron disparos el miércoles por la noche en el Centro de Recreación Comunitario Plum Gar en Germantown. Montgomery County police are investigating a shooting at Plumgar Rec Center. Four individuals shot. All transported to area hospitals. […]

Today is Thursday, Aug. 19 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Turtle Crossing: Montgomery County Parks officials say you may see turtles crossing the road in some areas, so keep an eye out during this time of year. They say the moving reptiles are searching for mates and nesting sites. […]

After more than 230 years of service, historic White’s Ferry has been shut down since December 2020 due to a legal dispute Poolesville leaders held a forum Wednesday evening at the Town Hall for residents to hear updates about the ferry’s future. “The ferry will run again,” said Chuck Kuhn, owner of White’s Ferry since […]

Local leaders have been informed that Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles will be resigning effective Sept. 12. “I believe Dr. Gayles is going to go down as one of the most important people in our county’s history. It was his recommendations and consistent guidance on the best health practice that actually enabled us to […]