Montgomery Community Media

Last week, every school in Montgomery County received a Maryland School Report Card, which serves as an education “accountability system” for Maryland’s public schools. The report cards measure test results, curriculum access, absenteeism rates, school climate, college and career readiness, and student growth. Schools receive three scores: Star Rating (based on point percentage). Percentile Rank (school’s performance compared […]

It’s Thursday, Nov. 29, and here are five things Montgomery County residents need to know: 1. Planning Meeting: The Planning Board meets today and will work on the Veirs Mill Corridor Master Plan, among numerous other items. The meeting agenda may be found, here. 2. Listening Tour: County Executive-elect Marc Elrich is holding a meeting with residents at Olney […]

Montgomery County Board of Elections will conduct these voter registration and election worker recruitment drives Oct. 1 through Oct. 16 at local public libraries: Monday, Oct. 1 (5 p.m.-8 p.m.) Aspen Hill, 4407 Aspen Hill Road, Rockville Tuesday, Oct. 2 (5 p.m.-8 p.m.) Chevy Chase, 8005 Connecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase Wednesday, Oct. 3 (5 p.m.-8 […]

Silver Spring police detectives have obtained a warrant for the arrest of the person they believe shot a 39-year-old man in a White Oak apartment Friday, Aug. 24. About 5:33 p.m. Friday evening, police and fire and rescue services responded to a report of a shooting in the 11500 block of Lockwood Drive in the […]

Silver Spring police district detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred Friday afternoon. About 5:33 p.m., police and rescue services responded to a report of a shooting at a home in White Oak. According to the police, a man was found with a gunshot wound in a home in the 11500 block of Lockwood Drive […]

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a flash flood warning until 9:30 p.m. and a severe thunderstorm warning  until 4:15 p.m. for portions of Montgomery County. According to the warning, thunderstorms are producing heavy rain across the area. The locations that may experience storms and flooding are White Oak, Takoma Park, and Silver Spring. Remember, turn […]

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning until 10:30 a.m. for portions of Montgomery County. According to the warning, heavy rain is falling across the area. Up to two inches have already fallen and more rain is expected. The locations that may experience flooding are Germantown, Rockville, Bethesda, Gaithersburg, Olney, Damascus, Aspen […]

Four men have been charged in connection with a March 28 rape of a 19-year-old woman in a White Oak home, Montgomery County police said in a statement. According to police, the men charged are: Martin Moise Chery, 21, of the 11400 block of Lockwood Drive in White Oak; Jordan W. Cobbs, 20, of the […]

Anqoinette Crosby hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week with news and information for Montgomery County. On this episode, find reports on: White Oak Library celebrates its grand re-opening; The expansion of Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services could mean faster service for residents; The County is offering free training to administer Naloxone to […]

Here are five things to know today, Thursday April 5 in Montgomery County: 1. Happy Birthday!: The City of Gaithersburg is celebrating 140 years.   There’s birthday celebrations happening in six locations throughout the City with activities, food, and birthday cake. 2. “Stay Alert, Stay Alive” Campaign: Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett is expected to announce […]