Montgomery Community Media

Reconstruction of the Metrorail system is scheduled to continue over the weekend of January 8-10 with service adjustments on all six lines. Trains will operate as follows: Green Line trains will operate regular weekend intervals between Branch Avenue and College Park stations. Free shuttle buses will replace train service at the Greenbelt Station only. Silver […]

Here are your five things to know today, Oct. 9, in Montgomery County: 1. The Board of Education has resumed its search for the next superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools. 2. There’s a lot happening at the Maryland SoccerPlex this weekend in Boyds, including a goals for girls clinic with soccer star Cindy Parlow, […]

There is a Flash Flood Watch for Montgomery County from now through 8 p.m. on Saturday evening, and officials from the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (SHA) ask drivers to “Turn Around-Don’t Drown” during heavy rain storms. SHA crews are preparing for heavy rainfall by stocking high water and road closure signs, cones, generators and […]

Pepco is preparing for possible outages with forecasts calling for heavy rain this weekend, possibly producing localized flooding. Early forecasts also show that Hurricane Joaquin could generate additional heavy rain with sustained winds over 40 mph Sunday evening or early Monday in our area. According to a Pepco news release, officials are monitoring weather forecasts […]

Here are your five things to know today, Aug. 7, in Montgomery County: 1. Name That Street: Rockville’s Planning Commission met this week and voted to name the street in front of Choice Hotels International Helen Heneghan Way. 2. Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week: Starting Sunday, August 9, apparel and footwear $100 or less are exempt from the state sales […]

Here are your five things to know today, Aug. 6, in Montgomery County: 1. SHA Construction: Sidewalk construction to begin today at MD 187 in Bethesda. Drivers to use one lane to turn left, right or continue straight through the intersection during the day. The right turn lane will reopen no later than 4 p.m. each weekday. […]

Here are your five things to know today, Aug. 5, in Montgomery County: 1. Silver Spring Innovation Center: Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett and Councilmember Hans Riemer to announce the launch of “ultraGig” – a wireless fiber initiative at the Silver Spring Innovation Center today at 10 a.m. at the Silver Spring Innovation Center. 2. Hero Dog Service: […]

Here are your five things to know today, Aug. 3, in Montgomery County: 1. Summit on Violence: Montgomery County Police Chief Thomas Manger will attend the National Summit on Violence in America today at the Newseum in D.C. Strategies to reduce violence across the nation.  2. Confederate Statue: Find out the latest on the Confederate statue in […]

Here are your five things to know today, July 17, in Montgomery County, Maryland: 1. Rabid Bat: One week ago today, Gaithersburg animal control officers captured a rabid bat in a resident’s apartment. Now, officials are reminding residents to get their cats and dogs vaccinated against the rabies virus. There’s a free rabies clinic taking […]

Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP), is offering a popular, free cab ride service for drivers who have been drinking called SoberRide. WRAP’s 2015 Independence Day SoberRide program is available July 4 at 10 p.m. through July 5 at 4 a.m. To receive a free cab ride home, up to a $30 fare, call #SoberRide 1.800.200.8294 […]