Montgomery Community Media

Here are your five things to know today, Jan. 27, in Montgomery County: 1. Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) are closed today. Administrative offices will open two-hours late. 2. Montgomery County Government facilities will open at 10 a.m. today. 3. Ride On will operate most route services today. 4. The City of Takoma Park will […]

UPDATE: Jan. 27, 4 p.m. The City Manager of Takoma Park, Suzanne Ludlow, released an update on the winter weather recovery efforts. The City will begin collecting on Thursday and Friday, but will start later in the morning than usual. Ludlow noted that not all streets may be accesible. Residents are urged to place collection […]

An unattended candle sparked a house fire in Takoma Park on Monday night, according to a Montgomery County fire official. Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer said the blaze, which originated in the living room, caused $75,000 in damages at 1108 Kingwood Drive. According to Piringer, there were no working smoke alarms in the house […]

Now that snow cleanup is underway, Montgomery County officials are reminding residents to clear sidewalks. According to the Montgomery County website; “Property owners are responsible for clearing their public sidewalks, driveways and entrances within 24 hours of the end of a snowstorm. All residents are strongly encouraged to be good neighbors by clearing the sidewalks in […]

UPDATE: January 25, 9 p.m. City of Takoma Park officials released an update on winter weather activities. Takoma Park offices and facilities will be closed on Tuesday, January 26 however a previously scheduled Council retreat will take place. Officials also say that there will be no trash, recycling, or food waste collection on Tuesday. For […]

The City of Takoma Park seeks volunteers for it’s Snow Angels program. The program provides snow removal assistance with walkways, steps, sidewalks and driveways for residents physically unable to remove snow. Volunteers of all ages are encouraged to apply. Those interested in volunteering can register online by clicking the link here. To register for assistance you […]

UPDATE: January 25, 2 p.m. City Manager Suzanne Ludlow released an update on winter storm operations. “We are continuing around the clock snow clearing of roads, with sidewalk clearing being done during daylight hours. Every street should have had at least one pass by a snowplow, but many roads still only have an 8-foot wide cleared […]

Takoma Park City Manager Suzanne Ludlow is urging residents to prepare for this weekends winter weather. “The storm will be here soon. Please take these last few hours to move your cars off the road if possible, get any remaining medicines, food and supplies you need, and prepare to stay inside until Sunday,” Ludlow said […]

Lorna Virgili hosts the 300th episode of County Report This Week, which includes reports on the budget, a day of service, the need for election judges and more. Watch the show, in its entirety, below:

UPDATED Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students now have a four-day weekend. On Thursday afternoon, MCPS officials announced that schools will be closed for students on Friday, Jan. 22, because of weather conditions. The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for Montgomery County on Friday and Saturday. MCPS Students are also off on […]