Montgomery Community Media

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Montgomery County from now through Saturday night. Heavy rains are expected late tonight through Saturday. According to the Watch, one to three inches are likely by the time a cold front clears the area late Saturday night. According to the National Weather Service, […]

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday that same sex marriage is a legal right across the country. Dana Beyer, executive director of Gender Rights Maryland, said today’s court decision is a moment that “brings people to tears.” Beyer said Justice Anthony Kennedy’s opinion was so “beautifully written.” “It hit me. Some of the language is […]

Here are your five things to know today, June 26th, in Montgomery County: 1. Purple Line Talk: After Gov. Larry Hogan announced his support for the Purple Line, we got reaction from County Executive Isiah Leggett and Councilmember Roger Berliner. 2. Weekend Planner: It might be rainy this weekend so you might need some suggestions of […]

Montgomery County firefighters are on the scene of an overturned tanker truck on Club Hollow Road in the Poolesville area. Fire and Rescue Services Spokesperson Pete Piringer said the driver of the truck was severely pinned under the overturned vehicle and had to be extricated. Piringer said the driver was transported by a medical helicopter […]

Here are your five things to know today, June 25th, in Montgomery County: 1. Hogan on Transportation: Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has scheduled a 2:30 p.m. news conference today at the State House (Governor’s Reception Room) to discuss transportation infrastructure. 2. Council Committee Talks Fiscal Plan: The Montgomery County Council’s Government Operations Committee is scheduled to talk about […]

Here are your five things to know today, June 24th, in Montgomery County: 1. Bethesda Downtown Plan: There’s a public hearing today on the draft of the Bethesda Downtown Plan at the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Regional Services Center. 2. Gaithersburg Police Foundation Fundraiser: Show your support for the Gaithersburg Police Foundation by shopping at the Kentlands Whole Foods Market, at […]

Rain is falling in Montgomery County at a rate of about two inches an hour setting up a predicted flash flood warning for later this evening. According to the National Weather Service Doppler Radar indicated torrential rain across the area at about 7 p.m. and flash flooding is expected to begin shortly. Some locations that […]

With a heat index predicted to hit about 105 degrees, the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory in effect from 1 to 7 p.m. today. There is a risk of heat-related illness for those without air-conditioning or those outdoors for an extended period of time. A heat advisory means that a period of […]

Here are your five things to know today, June 23rd, in Montgomery County: 1. Governor Has Cancer: Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced on Monday afternoon that he is battling cancer. 2. Statewide Support: Local leaders and residents across the state of Maryland are sending their thoughts and prayers to the governor for a speedy recovery. […]

Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal met with reporters on Monday to discuss several key items that will be facing the County Council and its respective committees in the near future. Leventhal began the discussion with his impressions of the new Silver Spring Library that opened on Saturday. He described it as the nicest library […]