Montgomery Community Media

Montgomery Parks will once again open sections of three roads for people to walk, jog and bike this weekend. About seven miles of roadway will be closed down to vehicles between Friday at 9 a.m. through Sunday evening at 6 p.m. The open streets program’s goal is to allow pedestrians and bicyclists to use parkways […]

Here’s our guide to virtual arts and entertainment in Montgomery County, April 2-5. Round House at Your House:  Round House Theatre has created online programs for all ages while the theatre is closed. Artistic Director Ryan Rilette shares the programs Round House has planned in the video below. The Playwrights on Plays series of weekly […]

Many Takoma Park restaurants have modified their hours and services in response to Gov. Hogan’s ban on dine-in service at all Maryland restaurants and bars. One resource to determine the status of restaurants in Takoma Park is the new MoCo Eats To-Go Guide by Visit Montgomery which may be found here. Also, Montgomery Community Media’s […]

Takoma Park’s unofficial peace ambassador, Pat Loveless, passed away at the age of 64 on March 20. In May of 2010, Takoma Park City Council adopted a resolution declaring Loveless the “Takoma Park Peace Delegate.” “He was very active in protests, civil rights. He was opposed to the death penalty,” said Takoma Park Council member […]

Here’s our guide to virtual arts and entertainment in Montgomery County, March 26-29. Round House at Your House:  Artistic Director Ryan Rilette shares the digital programs Round House Theatre has planned in the video below. Friday, March 27, Round House will release a challenge for teens. Click here to learn more.   Discover Hip Hop […]

With all arts and entertainment venues currently closed in response to the coronavirus emergency, we decided to try and share virtual entertainment and a few great videos from Takoma Park City TV. Strathmore is working to provide a virtual guided tour of their current art exhibitions online. Here’s our guide to arts and entertainment in […]

Gov. Larry Hogan visited RS Automotive, the first fully electric vehicle charging station in the U.S., to present owner Depeswar Doley with a governor’s citation for Doley’s achievement in clean energy promotion.  Depeswar Doley has owned RS Automotives on Carroll Avenue in Takoma Park since 1997, and converted it from a petroleum station to an […]

Takoma Park paved the way Wednesday night toward a total reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2035, including phasing out such things as heating, water heating, lawn care equipment and cooking equipment that are fossil-fuel based. It also includes banning fossil fuel sales by 2045. The city already is famous for being a nuclear free […]

Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Feb. 21. 1. It’s National Caregivers Day: National Caregivers Day honors health care professionals across the country who provide long-term and hospice care. Take time to thank a caregiver for their dedication and care of our loved ones. 2. Tax Aide Program: Free tax preparation […]

Mostly cloudy with a high of 41 degrees. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Feb. 20. 1. Planning Board meets: The Planning Board meets at 9 a.m. at their Silver Spring headquarters. The meeting agenda may be found, here. Watch the meeting live, here. 2. Coffee with Councilmember Gabe Albornoz:  Councilmember Gabe […]