Montgomery Community Media

Happy Friday! Here are five things to know today, April 12 in Montgomery County. 1. Coffee with Councilmember Katz:  Discuss local politics over a cup of coffee with Council Vice President Sidney Katz at the Barking Mad Cafe from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. today. 2. Council Committee Work:  The Health and Human Services and Education and […]

Here’s our guide to arts and entertainment in Montgomery County, April 12-14. Murder at the Mansion: A Taste for Murder Productions presents ‘A Wedding to Die For’ by Dean Fiala. This interactive murder mystery comedy includes a complimentary dessert bar, cash bar, and an optional BBQ buffet. Friday and Saturday, April 12 and 13 at […]

Today is Monday, April 8. Maybe some rain on Wednesday, more on Friday, but otherwise a decent week coming up. Here’s the forecast. 1. Budget Overview: The Montgomery County Council starts the first of five public hearings on County Executive Marc Elrich’s $5.7 billion fiscal 2020 Recommended Operating Budget. The meeting takes place at 9:30 […]

Happy Friday! Today is Friday, April 5. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Helping People Award: Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot will present an award to Janet Neumann for her service as a longtime volunteer with Gaithersburg HELP today at the Pathways Baptist Church in Gaithersburg. 2. 7th Annual Bethesda Film Festival: The […]

Today is Thursday, April 4. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Community Conversation with Councilmember Andrew Friedson: This is an opportunity for residents to share concerns, and discuss important local issues specific to their neighborhood and District 1. This event will be held from 7:30 – 9 p.m. at the Kensington […]

Here’s our guide to arts and entertainment in Montgomery County, April 5-7. Lisa Fischer and Grand Baton with The National Philharmonic: Lisa Fischer and her band, Grand Baton, perform classic rock favorites from Luther Vandross, Tina Turner, the Rolling Stones, and Sting. Saturday, April 6 at 8 p.m. At the Music Center at Strathmore.  For […]

Today is Wednesday, April 3. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. MCPS Early Release: It’s the end of the quarter at Montgomery County Public Schools, so students are getting a half day today! 2. Breakfast with a Councilmember: Councilmember Craig Rice is hosting an April Breakfast meeting for District 2 area residents. […]

Today is Tuesday, April 2. The practical jokes from April Fools Day are over! Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council in Session: Montgomery County Council meets this morning at 9:30 a.m. Check out the agenda for today’s meeting. 2. Montgomery Parks Hosts Community Meeting: Montgomery Parks is hosting a community meeting […]

Today is Monday, April 1. Maybe some rain on Wednesday, more on Friday, but otherwise a decent week coming up. Here’s the forecast. 1. Municipal Monday: Rockville meets at 7 p.m. at City Hall, at 111 Maryland Ave. The Mayor and Council are expected to have a budget worksession and declare that April is World […]

Today is Wednesday, March 27. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Education Budget Meeting: Montgomery County Council Education Committee Chair Craig Rice, Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Jack Smith, and Montgomery College President DeRionne Pollard are bringing their education budget meeting to Montgomery College Takoma Park Campus tonight from 6:30 to 8:30 […]