Montgomery Community Media

Here are five things to know for Wednesday, May 2, in Montgomery County: 1. MCPD Annual Fallen Heroes Memorial Service: The Montgomery County Police Department, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, and the Maryland-National Capital Park Police will honor fallen officers at the annual Fallen Heroes Memorial Service. The memorial will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the Public Safety […]

Here are five things to know for Tuesday, May 1, in Montgomery County: 1. Legal Representation for Residents Detained?:  The Montgomery County Council will hold a public hearing regarding a special appropriation to County Government’s FY18 Operating Budget, DHHS for Legal Representation for Residents Detained for Deportation Proceedings. 2. Property Tax Credit: Montgomery County Councilmember […]

Updated: Flowers, art, music and more, here’s a list of some activities this spring: Kenwood Cherry Blossoms and Spring Flowers, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 10 at the Shops at Sumner Place, 4611 Sangamore Road in Bethesda.  Residents have the chance to view cherry blossoms and spring flowers on  the streets through the Kenwood neighborhood. There […]

Here are five things to know for Monday, April 30, in Montgomery County: 1. Polar Discussion: A panel of speakers will discuss whether American politics is becoming more polarized. The discussion, hosted by Rockville Resistance, takes place from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Rockville Senior Center, 1150 Carnation Drive. For more information, see […]

Montgomery County residents have a safe, free and anonymous opportunity to dispose of unused, unwanted or expired prescription drugs as part of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on April 28. Montgomery County law enforcement agencies and the county’s Department of Health and Human Services are participating in the national event, which is meant to prevent […]

Here are five things to know for Wednesday, April 25, in Montgomery County: 1. EPIC Awards: Staff here at Montgomery Community Media are hosting the second annual EPIC Awards, given for “Excellence in Programming and Innovative Content.” This elegant affair will be held at The Fillmore in Silver Spring.  Join us on our Facebook and Twitter feeds […]

Five of the Democrats who want to be Montgomery County’s next county executive fielded questions Thursday night at Takoma Park Middle School. One question showed each would take environmental steps, although they seemed to have different ways to approach the issue. Participating were Councilmembers Roger Berliner, Marc Elrich and George Leventhal as well as health […]

Montgomery County is known for its diversity with residents from 170 different countries calling the county home. Immigration is a hot topic following the election of President Donald Trump who has moved forward a couple of executive orders that have raised concerns and questions for some residents. It’s a topic that local leaders are talking about […]

Here are five things to know for Friday, April 13, in Montgomery County: 1. Senior Forum and resource fair: Montgomery County Councilmember Sidney Katz hosts a senior forum and resource fair at the Bauer Drive Community Recreation Center from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 2. Leonard Bernstein at 100 concert: Pianist and composer Michael Brown performs […]

Here are five things to know for Thursday, April 12, in Montgomery County: 1. Board of Education meeting: The Superintendent and members of the Board will receive an update on school safety at noon. The full agenda may be found, here. 2. Virtual Town Hall Meeting: County Executive Ike Leggett will answer questions submitted online today from […]