Montgomery Community Media

As the region experiences temperatures below freezing through Friday, Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) officials are reminding customers of a few tips that may prevent frozen or broken pipes inside the home. –Tightly close all doors and windows. –Seal all leaks in crawl spaces and basements. –Ask your local hardware store about materials to insulate […]

Montgomery County police are investigating a theft of a wallet that occurred in October at a restaurant on Layhill Road. Investigators said they have exhausted leads and are now releasing photographs of the suspect to the public in hopes of getting a tip. Here’s the police account of what happened: “On October 20, 4th District […]

During hot weather and extreme heat this summer, keep informed by listening to local weather and news channels, use common sense and take a minute to review the tips below. 1. Pre-hydrate, hydrate and re-hydrate. During hot weather you will need to increase your fluid intake, regardless of your activity level. Drink plenty of fluids […]

Montgomery County Police Captain Paul Starks warns residents to be a safe pedestrian. When crossing streets, eliminate any distractions (remove earbuds, stop texting, look) before entering a crosswalk. Take a look. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch for Montgomery County for Friday, June 29. It is going to be a scorcher with temperatures expected to climb to triple digits. Brookside Gardens has already announced it will close its “Wings of Fancy” butterfly exhibit at noon because of the predicted high temperatures. The […]