Montgomery Community Media

Here are five things to know today, July 7, in Montgomery County: 1. Heat Wave: Montgomery County officials have posted some online health and safety tips to beat the heat during this week-long heat wave. For more information about staying cool, visit the county’s Summer of Safety website. 2. Power Outages: Pepco officials say they are […]

Here are five things to know today, June 20, in Montgomery County: 1. Summer Vacation: It’s the first day of summer and the last day of school for Montgomery County Public Schools students. Today is an early release day for MCPS. 2. A New Chapter: The Friends of the Library is opening the Wheaton Bookstore at […]

The Rockville Farmers Market is open for the growing season. Rock 11 Now’s Kathy Dantzler reports there is a lot more than fruits and vegetables at this local market. Visit our PEG partner Rock 11 Now to view more of its programming.

The great American road trip is back, and local highways and byways are expected to be busy as local residents kick off their summer with a holiday getaway. AAA projects that more than 38 million Americans will travel this Memorial Day weekend, an increase of nearly two percent compared to last year’s holiday. This year’s […]

Summer time is nearly here and pools around Montgomery County will soon offer residents a place to cool off. The County’s outdoor pools will officially open on Saturday, May 28th. Here’s a list of outdoor pools in Montgomery County: –Bethesda Pool, 301.652.1598, Little Falls Parkway and Hillandale Road; –Germantown Outdoor Pool, 301.601.1690, 18905 Kingsview Road; […]

Every summer there’s always that one song that sums up the season and Justin Timberlake just dropped a track that I’m pretty sure will be a staple in everyone’s playlist. I dare you not to dance to “Can’t Stop the Feeling.” It’s an upbeat song that you’ll find yourself singing along to the chorus almost […]

State’s Attorney John McCarthy announced today that he has been diagnosed with cancer of the neck. According to a news release, McCarthy is being treated by a team of doctors at Johns Hopkins Hospital and he is confident that by summer he will be completely recovered. McCarthy continues to manage the operations of the State’s Attorney Office. […]

Let’s dance! There is a new dance studio coming to Rockville Town Square, and you may be familiar with the company. Dawn Crafton Dance Connection is opening its second location this June at 152 Gibbs Street next to Bar Louie. “We are thrilled to be opening in Rockville Town Square,” said Dawn Crafton, who began […]

UPDATED 12.21.15 It’s been quite a year for sports in Montgomery County from Clarksburg High winning the county’s sportsmanship award to marathon swimmer Jim Clifford becoming the oldest person in the world to complete the Triple Crown of open water swimming, to Geoff Britten becoming the first American Ninja Warrior — well, the list goes on […]

Lorna Virgili hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week, which includes reports about County Executive Ike Leggett’s recent back surgery, the BELL Program, pedestrian and traffic safety, a recent Senior Forum at Leisure World, an upcoming Summit on Aging, Montgomery County Public Schools’ recent Latin dance competition and more. You can watch the […]