Montgomery Community Media

Los niños tienen más probabilidades de ser atropellados por un automóvil y perder la vida el 31 de octubre que cualquier otro día del año, según el Consejo Nacional de Seguridad. Es por eso que el Departamento de Transporte del Condado de Montgomery (MCDOT) ofrece consejos prácticos sobre cómo mantenerse a salvo, en su Programa […]

Children are more likely to be hit by a car and killed on Oct. 31 than any other day of the year, according to the National Safety Council. That’s why Montgomery County Department of Transportation is offering trick-or-treaters tips on how to stay safe by handing out prizes and promoting it’s Safe Routes to School […]

Montgomery County officials issued guidance Friday on keeping families and children safe during Halloween in light of COVID-19. County officials are advising against traditional door-to-door trick-or-treating because of the “challenge of maintaining proper physical distancing on porches and at front doors.” They are also advising against participating in activities where food is shared, such as […]

Thursday’s weather may have gotten in the way of your trick-or-treating plans, but here’s a list of other Halloween-themed activities going on this weekend: Story District’s Horror Show: Story District is coming to the AMP at Strathmore Nov. 1 at 8 p.m. Join them for a night of eight hilarious, real-life horror stories. Story District […]

Update (3:35 p.m.):  NWS Issues Tornado Watch Halloween Until Midnight The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch on Halloween, Thursday, Oct. 31, until midnight. 🌪️A Tornado WATCH has been issued for Montgomery County beginning at 2:56 PM, Thursday 10/31/19. Be alert for rapidly changing weather conditions and be prepared to take shelter if a […]

With Halloween creeping up next week, there are many festive family-friendly events in the county to take part in.  Check out a few frightfully fun events below.  PIKEkids Trick-Or-Treat: From 10 a.m. to noon on Oct. 26, children in costumes can celebrate Halloween at Pike & Rose shops and restaurants. At Pike & Rose, 11580 […]

The Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service reminds residents to be especially vigilant and keep safety in mind this Halloween.  Take time to review basic safety tips for trick-or-treaters, homeowners, drivers, pedestrians, party-goers and pets. The most important message is to remind kids to be alert to vehicles and for motorists to slow down, drive […]

Halloween is less than a week away and there are numerous events happening all over the county. Whether you’re looking to participate in a murder mystery or a fun costume party for the kids, there’s something for everyone. Check out a list of events, below. Oct. 26th Field of Screams. Oct. 27th  Halloween A Holiday […]

Halloween is just around the corner and there are a ton of events happening all over the county to celebrate the occasion. Whether you’re looking to participate in a murder mystery or a fun costume party for the kids, there’s something for everyone. Check out a full list of events, below. Oct. 20th Gaithersburg Arts […]

Trick-or-Treaters will have plenty of time to get into their goblins, ghosts and that-girl-from-the-Frozen-movie costumes on Halloween. There is no school for Montgomery County Public Schools students on Oct. 31. It is a professional day for teachers to prepare for report card distribution, according to the MCPS calendar. Montgomery County Fire Chief Steve Lohr has […]