Montgomery Community Media

Update: The Snow Emergency Plan was lifted Thursday, February 21 at 10 a.m. A Snow Emergency Plan was issued for Montgomery County at 7:30 a.m. on Feb. 20. This plan is to assist the State Highway Administration in snow clearing operations throughout the County. Parking is prohibited on roads and streets designated as snow emergency […]

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (DOT) is planning to restrict parking in Bethesda, Friendship Heights, Chevy Chase and Silver Spring during the first week of August because of Safe Track repairs on the Metro’s Red Line. The changes are being made to accommodate more commuters on the roadways. According to the DOT website, no […]

Maryland State Police are urging drivers to use caution and think twice before heading out this weekend due to the potential snow storm. Here are the recommendations from state troopers: Stay home this weekend unless the nature of your employment requires you to travel (emergency responder, medical profession, snow removal etc.); Maryland State Police will […]

Montgomery County’s new towing law, Bill 17-15, passed unanimously by the County Council on July 21 and signed into law by the County Executive, takes effect today, Nov. 30. The new law is designed to address overly aggressive and predatory towing practices and restore regulatory balance in commercial and residential parking lots. Montgomery County’s Office […]

The Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection (OCP)  investigates and solves consumer complaints. In this consumer alert, OCP Director Eric Friedman provides important information about towing practices in the county: Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming. Contact Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection by phone at 240.777.3636.

Predatory towing is the number one consumer complaint in Montgomery County. Over the years hundreds of grievances have been filed with the Office of Consumer Protection. And it’s become enough of an issue that this week the County Council took action to put a stop to it. Susan Kenedy reports. Visit our PEG partner County […]

The Montgomery County Council today unanimously approved Bill 17-15 that will limit some of the practices that have led to the predatory towing of vehicles parked on private properties. The lead sponsor of Bill 17-15 was Councilmember Roger Berliner, who chairs the Council’s Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee. The bill was co-sponsored by Councilmembers […]

Here are your five things to know today, June 29th, in Montgomery County: 1. School Board Meets: The Montgomery County School Board meets today. Take a look at their agenda. 2. Grief Support: Wootton High School is offering support today after two recent graduates died in a car crash. 3. News Briefing: Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal […]

Here are five things to know today, June 17th, in Montgomery County: 1. Transgender Forum: Montgomery County’s Office of Human Rights (OHR) and the Human Rights Commission will co-host a community forum on transgender issues, “Exploring Our Diversity,” tonight, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Silver Spring Civic Building. 2. Congratulations Graduate: Gateway to College […]

Happy Tuesday and first full day of summer vacation for MCPS students! Here are five more things to know today, June 16th, in Montgomery County: 1. MCPS to Approve Budget: The Montgomery County Public Schools Board of Education has a meeting today and on the agenda is the final approval of the fiscal 2016 budget. 2. Contributing to […]