Montgomery Community Media

This year’s St. Patrick’s Day was a profitable one for the Montgomery County Department of Liquor Control. The DLC reported a 65 percent increase in sales increase this year over last year’s holiday, according to a statement from the county agency. Landing on a Friday this year, DLC stores sold $668,169.29 on St. Patrick’s Day […]

Here are some of our picks for arts and entertainment this weekend: Art: ‘Domestic Pursuits‘ at BlackRock Center for the Arts is a three-person exhibit of hand-pulled prints and stitched and woven textile works. The artists include Nancy McNamara, Dominie Nash, and Hillary Steel. The exhibit is on display in the Kay Gallery and runs through […]

We found a few St. Patrick’s Day celebrations this weekend. Former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley and his band  O’Malley’s March perform at Bethesda Blues & Jazz Club Friday at 8 p.m. Rockville Town Square is the place to be for an Irish Festival hosted by Finnnegan’s Wake Irish Pub Friday from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a showcase […]

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Here are five things to know today, March 17, in Montgomery County: 1. Wear your green and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the Irish Festival at Rockville Town Square from 3 – 8 p.m. today. 2. Music lover? Former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley leads the Irish rock band O’Malley’s March at […]

Maryland troopers are stepping up patrols on St. Patrick’s Day weekend. According to a Maryland State Police Department news release, police will be focusing on impaired, aggressive and distracted drivers. “If alcohol is part of your celebration, then driving should not be,” said Colonel William Pallozzi. “We will accept no excuses and will have zero […]

Washington Regional Alcohol Program’s 2016 St. Patrick’s Day SoberRide program will be offering free rides to keep drivers from drinking and getting behind the wheel. The free service is available from 4 p.m. Thursday, March 17 until 4 a.m. Friday, March 18. To receive a free cab ride home (up to a $30.00 fare), call […]

If your St. Patrick’s Day plan involves a visit to an Irish pub to celebrate, consider using the SoberRide program to get home safely. WRAP’s 2015 St. Patrick’s Day SoberRide program will be offered from 4  p.m. today until 4 a.m. March 18. To receive a free cab ride home (up to a $30 fare), please […]

Here’s a quick look at five things you should know today (March 15) in Montgomery County. 1. County officials will celebrate the grand reopening of the Olney Library. 2. The annual Gaithersburg St. Patrick’s Day Parade marches down Grand Corner Avenue today at the Washingtonian Center. 3. Maryland State Police have deployed DUI patrols in […]