Montgomery Community Media

At the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair Monday, it was a rapid transit vehicle that took center stage outside the main gates. This particular bus was headed to Denver, Colo., but was an example of the kind of vehicle that might be used in the proposed bus rapid transit plan. MyMCMedia’s Krista Brick reports:

Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot’s office is gearing up for Shop Maryland, the state’s tax-free week. Beginning Sunday, August 10, consumers who buy clothing and shoes priced $100 or less will be spared the state’s 6 percent sales tax for one week, ending Saturday, August 16. “Each year this initiative helps Maryland families and gives large […]

Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley shared his thoughts on changing the name of the Washington Redskins during an interview earlier this week and on Facebook. At a news conference in Bethesda today (August 7), he was asked about the subject again. Take a look: Post by Martin O’Malley.

After two days of deliberations, a Montgomery County jury has found David Benjamin Goldberg of Potomac guilty of nine counts in the case of a road rage incident that occurred at the Montgomery Mall in November of last year. Goldberg was charged with stabbing a man and a woman in that incident. “People are entitled […]

The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) is hosting two meetings over the next week to discuss proposed changes to its customer bills. The proposed changes are part of an effort to shift the billing system to a more modern, equitable and predictable approach to gathering revenue. Customers shouldn’t assume the changes will lead to higher […]

Montgomery County’s Upper County Outdoor Pool at 8211 Emory Grove Road in Gaithersburg has temporarily closed for emergency repairs on a main water line into the pool/facility. The Therapeutic Recreation Summer Swim scheduled for August 7 has been canceled. Interested participants are encouraged to register for Summer Swim scheduled at Martin Luther King, Jr. Pool […]

Rockville Police say they have received two, unconfirmed reports of a black bear spotted in the 700 block of Owens Street and at Woodley Gardens Park on Friday, August 1. According to police, the bear appears to be a juvenile, about 100 to 150 pounds, and city officers believe it may be the same bear […]

Here are some of our weekend picks from the MyMCMedia.org calendar: Friday, August 1 Friday Night Live outdoor concerts continue with the Shack Band performing Rock ‘n’ Roll from 6:30 to 9 p.m.in Rockville Town Square Downtown Live presents Ruben Montoya performing blues from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the Fountain Plaza Stage in Silver […]

Gaithersburg Mayor Sidney Katz is spending a lot of time in Rockville these days, especially at the Montgomery County Council office building at 100 Maryland Avenue. Inside the Council building he’s been attending Montgomery County Council meetings, reviewing Council packets and getting to know the Council staff as he prepares to transition from his current […]

UPDATED 10 A.M., 31-A 19-year-old is also now in custody in connection with the shooting of an 18-year-old woman in Wheaton on July 30. Montgomery County Police Spokesperson Cpl. Rebecca Innocenti said the teen was arrested last night but has not yet been formally charged as of 10 a.m. Thursday. She had no additional details […]