Montgomery Community Media

In an effort to support local restaurants, Montgomery Parks will allow alcohol to be consumed beginning on Sept. 17, but only at nine of its parks. Picnic in the Park, which began Aug. 7, designated parks throughout the county where people could order a meal from a list of nearby restaurants and have it delivered […]

The Wheaton Regional Train and Cabin John Train have reopened with new hours and safety precautions in lieu of COVID-19. Both trains will now operate Thursday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. https://www.instagram.com/p/CCd2tkYBxPD/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Both parks are committed to the safety and well-being of others. As a result, all customers must practice the following […]

We should expect to see the sun today and on that bright note, it’s also “Answer The Telephone Like Buddy The Elf Day.” Watch this video for details: So, there’s one way to get excited that Christmas is only a week away. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Wednesday, Dec. 18. […]

The seventh annual Montgomery County Friendship Picnic will be held on Sunday, September 22 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Wheaton Regional Park, located at 2000 Shorefield Road. The picnic brings together people of diverse cultures and faiths to make new friends and to discuss ways to build a stronger community. This free picnic […]

If you are looking to attend some fun events, this is the right time of year. Several festivals are coming up this September in Montgomery County. Here is a list of some of our favorite festivals where you, your family and friends can enjoy food, music, art and culture: PawPaw Festival   Noon to 4 p.m. […]

Here are five things you need to know for Monday, Aug. 13, in Montgomery County: 1. The Fair Continues: The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair continues with events involving goats, birds of prey, pig races and therapeutic riding. Check here for today’s events. 2. Tax-Free Week: Comptroller Peter Franchot will be at Sassanova in Bethesda at […]

The inaugural Medstar NRH Wheelchair Tennis Championships take place August 4-5 at the Wheaton Indoor Tennis Center. The tournament is sanctioned by the United States Tennis Association. First-round matches begin the morning of August 4th with Championship matches starting at noon on Sunday, August 5th. Spectators are welcome to watch the tournament throughout the competition […]

Here are five things to know for Friday, April 27, in Montgomery County: 1. Job Fair: More than 80 employers with full-time, part-time and internship positions will be at the Rockville Campus of Montgomery College for a job fair that is open to the public. 2. Autism Awareness: Montgomery Parks is sponsoring the Glow Walk […]

Montgomery County police have arrested a man and a woman for the death of an unidentified person found in Wheaton Regional Park, a police statement issued Friday said. Police had previously charged Miguel Angel Lopez-Abrego, 19, with murder in the slaying. Lopez-Abrego remains held without bail at the Montgomery County Detention Center, according to online […]

The defendant facing first-degree murder charges for killing a man then burying him in Wheaton Regional Park will remain jailed without bail after a decision by a Montgomery County District Court judge Wednesday. Miguel Angel Lopez-Abrego, a 19-year-old who is believed to be an MS-13 member, was arrested Nov. 11 near Banner Elk, North Carolina, […]