5 things to know today, July 24, in Montgomery County
It’s Friday, July 24, and here are five things to know today and this weekend in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Young Makers Market: As Maryland Buy Local Week… Read More
July 2026
Christmas in July brings joy to families staying at the Children’s Inn at NIH
For a few hours on a hot July day, children receiving treatment at the National Institutes of Health traded hospital visits for Christmas music, shopping and a police escort. Nearly… Read More
Elrich reacts to Stop the Spend ballot initiative
At his weekly media briefing, County Executive Marc Elrich responded to the MCGOP ballot initiative filed on Tuesday. The objective of the petitions was to limit future increases in the… Read More
Maryland reports rise in Cyclospora cases as health officials urge safe food practices
Update (July 23): The Maryland Department of Health has confirmed 110 cases of cyclosporiasis — the illness caused by the Cyclospora parasite — in Maryland this year, with 106 of… Read More
Montgomery County tax bills spark reaction: ‘$692 is a lot of money’
Montgomery County homeowners are opening their mailboxes this month to higher property tax bills. Levy Year 2026, which began July 1 reflect a decision the County Council made in May:… Read More
Data center delays proposed by council
Two committees of the county council put the brakes on data center development here. On Tuesday, the Economic Development Committee voted unanimously to propose an 18-month moratorium on new data… Read More
Petitions put county budget hikes in the crosshairs
The Montgomery County GOP looks to make another amendment to the county charter in this election year. In 2024, they succeeded in limiting the reelection of the county executive to… Read More
Play By Play Camp give hands-on experience at MCM
Summertime offers kids so many camps to choose from. One of the more unique camps was recently hosted at the Rockville studios of Montgomery Community Media. The Play By Play… Read More
5 things to know today, July 23, in Montgomery County
It’s Thursday, July 23, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Maryland Buy Local Week: It is Maryland Buy Local Week. The… Read More
Police seek public’s help solving fatal Silver Spring hit-and-run that killed Hanna Wegayehou
Detectives have spent the past month trying to figure out who killed a Silver Spring mother and 20-year veteran employee of the U.S. Department of Transportation. “At this point, the… Read More
Montgomery Community Media Welcomes Five New Members to Board of Directors
Rockville, Md. – July 22, 2026 – Montgomery Community Media (MCM) is pleased to announce the election of five new members to its Board of Directors: Tonda Bean, Alan Bowser,… Read More
Man accused of serial stalking arrested in Silver Spring after indecent exposure
A 20-year-old man was arrested on the suspicion of stalking and indecent exposure after police believe there may be more victims. Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police have… Read More