Montgomery Community Media

It’s Wednesday, Nov. 21, and here are five things Montgomery County residents need to know: 1. School’s Out: Today is an early release day for all Montgomery County Public Schools students. 2. Take a Hike: The Potomac Appalachian Trail Club is hosting a five-mile hike at Seneca Creek State Park from 10:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. The […]

It’s Monday, Nov. 19, and here are five things Montgomery County residents need to know: 1. New Bus Routes: The Montgomery County Department of Transportation is proposing changes to Route 52, adding an extension to Our Lady of Good Counsel High School on selected trips.  A public forum is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at Ross Boddy Community […]

Here are five things to know today, Nov. 16, in Montgomery County: 1. Cold Weather: Montgomery County has activated the Extreme Cold Plan for a Hypothermia Alert until 10 a.m. today. Keep warm and be aware of any weather-related cancellations. 2. Garden of Lights: Visit Brookside Gardens in Wheaton, for an opportunity to step into a winter […]

Here are five things to know today, Nov. 15, in Montgomery County: 1. Winter Weather: The public schools are opening two hours late as the region braces for a wintry mix of snow, sleet and ice during the morning commute. MCPS will make an announcement by 7 a.m. if they decide to close schools. 2. […]

Marc Elrich will be sworn in as Montgomery County County Executive Monday, Dec. 3. Between now and then Elrich and his team are working hard to establish priorities and ensure residents have a voice in the process. Elrich has established a list of seven priorities for his administration. The priorities reflect the goals Elrich established […]

It’s Tuesday, Nov. 13, and here are five things Montgomery County residents need to know: 1. School’s Out: Montgomery County Public Schools students get an early release day. For more information, visit the MCPS website. 2. Council in Session: The Montgomery County Council meets starting at 9:30 a.m. The agenda includes a briefing on pedestrian […]

The Takoma Park City Council voted unanimously to replace more than 1,500 streetlights with new high-efficiency LED streetlights. Replacing the old lights with LED lights will save the city up to $100,000 per year, while reducing light pollution and municipal carbon emissions, according to a news release. Currently, the city pays approximately $233,000 per year […]

Montgomery County government has posted the following holiday schedule for Monday, Nov. 12 in observance of Veterans Day: County offices – Closed. Public Libraries – Closed on Sunday, Nov. 11 and Monday, Nov. 12. County liquor stores – All retail stores are open normal hours. Recreation – Aquatic and community centers open as scheduled; senior […]

It’s Monday, Nov. 5, and here are five things Montgomery County residents need to know: 1. Coat Drive: The Takoma Park Police Department, in partnership with the Takoma Park Adventist Church, is collecting clean, gently used warm coats in any size from infant to adult. The coats will be donated to people in need. A […]

A Silver Spring firefighter helped to free a deer trapped in a fence near Piney Branch Road in Takoma Park. In a tweet by Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Spokesperson, Pete Piringer, video reveals the firefighter using heavy equipment to bend the bars to free the animal. Piringer said once freed, the deer was able […]