Montgomery Community Media

Congratulations to the Washington Capitals for winning the 2018 Stanley Cup Thursday night against the Vegas Golden Knights. #ALLCAPS! Here are five more things to know for Friday, June 8, in Montgomery County: 1. Education Award: Councilmember Craig Rice will be recognized with the Cornerstone Award for Education and Leadership at the Annual Black and […]

Don’t miss these ten activities under $10 if you’re spending the summer in beautiful Montgomery County! 1. Capital Bike Share Breeze around the county’s new bike lanes or rustic roads on a Capital Bike Share bicycle this summer. $2.00 for a 30-minute trip, $8 for a whole day.   2. Dentzel Carousel Ride on Glen Echo’s historic 1921 carousel this summer. The […]

Washington Capitals win game 2 of the Stanley Cup finals Wednesday, making this their first ever Stanley Cup final win in franchise history. Here are five more things to know for Thursday,  May 31, in Montgomery County: 1.Takoma Park Police Officer Funeral: The funeral for Takoma Park Police Acting Detective Sergeant Matthew Barber will be held today […]

Here are five things to know for Wednesday,  May 30, in Montgomery County: 1. Funeral Arrangements for Takoma Park Police Officer: Funeral Arrangements have been set for Takoma Park Police Acting Detective Sergeant Matthew Barber, who died suddenly Thursday. Visitation for Det. Barber will be held today in Frederick, Maryland. 2. The Law Enforcement Torch Run: The Montgomery […]

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a flash flood warning until 9:30 p.m. and a severe thunderstorm warning  until 4:15 p.m. for portions of Montgomery County. According to the warning, thunderstorms are producing heavy rain across the area. The locations that may experience storms and flooding are White Oak, Takoma Park, and Silver Spring. Remember, turn […]

Here are five things to know for Monday, May 14, in Montgomery County: 1. Budget Time: The Montgomery County Council continues work on the fiscal 2019 budget with a session that starts at 9:30 a.m. in the Third Floor Council Room. Here’s the agenda. 2. Meeting the Media: Council President Hans Riemer will meet reporters […]

Here are five things to know for Wednesday, May 9, in Montgomery County: 1. Makeover Montgomery: Today marks the beginning of the Makeover Montgomery 4 Conference.  The three-day conference will bring together planners, developers, social scientists, and others, to discuss ideas for transforming suburbs in the county. 2. Youth Homelessness: With an estimated 1,300 youth who are homeless […]

Here are five things to know for Tuesday, May 8, in Montgomery County: 1. Free College Tuition: Gov. Larry Hogan is expected to sign a bill today that would offer free tuition at State community colleges to qualifying residents. 2. Montgomery College Nursing Program Celebrates 50 Years: Montgomery County Councilmember Craig Rice will present a proclamation […]

Expect some clouds and highs in the low 70s today. You might even call it spring. While you’re enjoying the pleasant weather, here are five things to know for Monday, May 7, in Montgomery County: 1. Budget Work: The Montgomery County Council has a session at 9:30 a.m. and one of the main agenda items […]

A Takoma Park man was arrested Wednesday night for transporting more than 12,000 packs of unstamped cigarettes, a felony, after a traffic stop on I-95, the Maryland Comptroller’s Office said in a statement. Agents with the office’s Field Enforcement Division, with help from Maryland State Police, seized 12,370 packs of unstamped cigarettes valued at nearly […]