A Look Back at 2023: Wheaton Boasts Longest Escalator
The longest set of escalators in the Western Hemisphere are right here in Montgomery County. The Wheaton Metro station escalators are 230 feet long with a vertical rise of 115… Read More
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A Look Back at 2023: County Celebrates 100-year-old Plus Residents
On Friday, May 12, the county Department of Recreation held the first ever luncheon for county residents 100 years and more. Seventy-six centenarians accepted the invitation, and the event broke… Read More
A Look Back at 2023: Lakeforest Mall Closes
Lakeforest Mall in Gaithersburg closed it doors at the end of March, 2023, after 45 years in business. MCM spoke with Councilmember Laurie Anne Sayles in January who said that… Read More
A Look Back at 2023: Bethesda’s Felled Linden Oak Gets New Purpose
The County lost one of its oldest landmarks this year. The majestic Linden Oak in Bethesda, reported to be over 300 years-old, was 95 feet tall with a crown spanning… Read More
Kensington Man Wins $50,000; Powerball Jackpot Reaches $620 Million
A Kensington man is $50,000 richer after claiming his winnings from the Dec. 13 Powerball drawing at Maryland Lottery Headquarters in Baltimore. The anonymous winner won the prize with a… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Dec. 22, In Montgomery County
It’s Friday, Dec. 22, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Partial Metro Red Line Shutdown: Major construction on the Red… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Dec. 21, In Montgomery County
It’s Thursday, Dec. 21, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Montgomery Planning Board Meeting: The Board meets today from 10 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. with… Read More
Police Accountability Board Meets With Law Enforcement Chiefs Thursday
Montgomery County’s Police Accountability Board (PAB) holds its quarterly meeting with the heads of local law enforcement agencies from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21 in Silver Spring. The meeting is… Read More
County Announces Holiday Schedule for Christmas
The County government will be following a holiday schedule for Monday, Dec. 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday. Here’s a list of what will be open and closed for… Read More
Dec. 22-24 Weekend Roundup of Things To Do in Montgomery County
Welcome to MCM’s Weekend Roundup of entertainment in Montgomery County. Here are nine things to do this weekend, December 22-24. Friday, December 22 Ice and Lights Festival: Enjoy music, light… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Dec. 18, In Montgomery County
Today is Monday, Dec. 18 and here are five things to know. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Partial Metro Red Line Shutdown: Metro’s Red Line rail service will not… Read More
Sobriety Checkpoint Set for Friday Evening
Officers from the Montgomery County Police Department will conduct a sobriety checkpoint Friday, Dec. 15 starting around 10 p.m. The enforcement is intended to curb impaired driving. Police will not… Read More