Montgomery Community Media

The Clarksburg community continues to mourn the loss of three teens who died in a fatal crash this week. Montgomery County Police Chief Tom Manger says the collision remains under investigation, and he says this case is also difficult for his officers — some who have kids the same age. According to Manger, speed appears to […]

Montgomery County fire and rescue crews transported a family of seven from their Layhill area home, at 12 Wimbledon Court, early Monday morning after they were exposed to carbon monoxide. Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer said firefighters detected high levels of carbon monoxide in the home. The family was using a charcoal grill to heat […]

Here are your five things to know today, March 23, in Montgomery County: 1. It’s the last day of school for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students before they start their Spring Break. 2. Montgomery County Councilmember Craig Rice, MCPS Interim Superintendent Larry Bowers and Montgomery College President DeRionne Pollard are hosting the last of […]

Your ride to work and school may be bumpy this week and next as potholes are beginning to show up on area roads. Road crews are busy filling the inevitable potholes that typically follow a snowstorm. According to information posted on the Montgomery County website, potholes are generally inspected and repaired within three business days on […]

Here are your five things to know today, Jan. 19, in Montgomery County: 1. Bundle up: It’s dangerously cold outside, and the National Weather Service has issued a wind chill advisory that doesn’t expire until noon today. In other words, don’t leave the house without a coat, scarf, hat and gloves. 2. Montgomery County Councilmembers […]

Here are your five things to know today, Oct 23rd, in Montgomery County, Maryland: 1. The results of a groundbreaking study about African American youth in Montgomery County will be discussed at a meeting of civic and educational leaders today at the Silver Spring campus of Montgomery College. The program is entitled, “Connecting Youth to […]

UPDATED Here are your five things to know today, Oct. 2, in Montgomery County: 1. The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for Montgomery County effective through Saturday night. 2. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has declared a state of emergency. On Friday afternoon, Hogan rescinded that order for Montgomery and seven other counties. 3. […]

County residents get ready for lots of making, creating and inventing. Montgomery County officials and the Kids International Discovery (KID) Museum are scheduled to host the Silver Spring Maker Faire on Sept. 20 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Silver Spring Civic Building. County Executive Isiah Leggett and County Council President George Leventhal are […]

It’s Friday! Here are your five things to know today, Aug. 28, in Montgomery County: 1. Montgomery County Police Chief Tom Manger and MCPS Superintendent Larry Bowers are meeting with the media today to tout back-to-school safety. 2. Montgomery County police officers are looking for the vandals who painted swastikas on speed cameras in Olney […]

Here are your five things to know today, Aug. 27, in Montgomery County: 1. It’s Student Orientation Day for MCPS middle and high school students. 2. Tree work will close a portion of the Capital Crescent Trail between Little Falls Parkway and Bradley Boulevard today. 3. The State Highway Administration is beginning a resurfacing project along […]