Montgomery Community Media

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett is scheduled to hold five forums on the the fiscal year 2018 operating budget this month. The first budget forum is scheduled for Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. at the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Regional Services Center, 4805 Edgemoor Lane. “Public forums are the residents’ opportunity to tell me what is important to […]

Here are your five things to know today, Jan. 6, in Montgomery County: 1. A new facility serving homeless women has opened on Taft Court in Rockville. 2. Ride On officials have announced some route changes that take effect on Sunday, including new service to the Clarksburg Premium Outlets. 3. According to a new report, […]

The latest episode of County Report This Week includes reports on the sudden passing of Dr. Ulder Tillman, the county executive’s upcoming budget forums and Rockville’s new city manager. You can watch the show in its entirety, below:

Here are some of our picks for arts and entertainment, check the MyMCMedia calendar for more choices. Art: Meet the resident artists at Sandy Spring Museum at Saturday’s open house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Strathmore’s 26th annual juried exhibition opens Saturday with a theme of blue to accompany the season-long blues music festival, Shades of […]

Here are five things to know today, Jan. 5, in Montgomery County: 1. Are you ready for some snow? The National Weather Service is predicting that the white stuff will begin falling during rush hour tonight. First accumulating snow of the season expected across most of the region late tomorrow. Here are the highlights. #dcwx #mdwx #vawx […]

The Maryland Department of Transportation’s Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) is expanding its call-center hours from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on weekdays. “Our administration is committed to making state government work for the people – not the other way around,” said Maryland Governor Larry Hogan. “This expansion will give citizens more access to MVA services […]

January 3:  Drum Circle with Stream Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center 1000 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring, MD 20901 240.777.8085 2-3 pm Sponsored by the Stroke Association. A drum circle is a participatory celebration of life through rhythm. It creates a sense of joyful inclusion in a community. Open to all. Also on January 10, 17 […]

Here are five things to know today, Jan. 3, in Montgomery County: 1. Winter break is over, and it’s back to school for MCPS students and staff. 2. The new members of Congress, including Jamie Raskin and Chris Van Hollen, are scheduled to take the oath of office today. 3. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is […]

Here is a look at what’s open and what’s not on Christmas and New Year’s days in Montgomery County: County offices – closed Monday, Dec. 26 and Monday, Jan. 2. Libraries – closed Dec. 25, 26 and Jan. 1, 2. County Liquor stores – closed Recreation – All facilities and programs closed Dec. 25 and […]

UPDATED Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) crews repaired a 6-inch water main break in Wheaton on Dec. 19. The break occurred at Ennals Avenue and Grandview Avenue on Monday morning. WSSC spokesperson Luis Maya said the break involved a 70-year-old pipe. Maya said 17 customers, mostly commercial businesses in the adjacent shopping plaza, were impacted […]