Ocean City Hosts Annual MACo Conference
Ocean City welcomes an influx of around 3,000 visitors this week for the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) summer conference, a major event for the state’s politicians that kicked off… Read More
Nicolas Quintana
Nicolas Quintana is an intern with Montgomery Community Media. He’s a rising senior at the University of Maryland majoring in journalism.
Rockville Landscaper Wins $50K Lottery Scratch-Off
After an exhausting day under the sun, a 54-year-old landscaper from Rockville decided to unwind with a chilled beer and indulge in a round of his favorite Lottery scratch-off games.… Read More
Department of Permitting Services Rebuilding Demolition Laws
Demolition companies face stricter rules and regulations from the county. Effective Monday, Aug. 21, an updated law mandates a demolition permit for any substantially demolished residential building. Following such demolitions,… Read More
County Offering Low-Income Families Free Computers, Discounted Internet Bills
As the new academic year approaches, Montgomery County is extending a helping hand to low-income families lacking essential digital resources. In a substantial initiative to bridge the technological divide, the… Read More
Overcrowded Derwood Animal Shelter Waives Adoption Fees
Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) is sounding the alarm as it reaches critical levels of animal overpopulation. Despite community support behind a recent initiative to adopt larger… Read More
Parks Host ‘Peter and the Wolf’ Puppet Shows
In celebration of its 40th birthday, Glen Echo’s renowned Puppet Co. aims to captivate audiences with a magical outdoor reimagined performance of the beloved tale, “Peter and The Wolf.” The… Read More
Gaithersburg Library Hosting Writing Workshops for Students
The Gaithersburg Library is partnering with the non-profit organization Write to Right to offer free writing workshops for elementary and middle school students. The week-long creative writing workshops will take… Read More
New County Semi-Pro Soccer Team Ready to Kick Off
Montgomery County soccer fans and enthusiasts have a new team to cheer for as Montgomery Soccer Inc. (MSI) unveils the area’s brand-new semi-professional soccer team, the Golden Knights. MSI’s Golden… Read More
Gov. Moore Says Commanders Should Stay ‘And Win in the State of Maryland’
While the Washington Commanders prepare for their first preseason game Friday night against the Cleveland Browns, a special guest visited the team’s training camp in Ashburn, Va. Maryland Gov. Wes… Read More
3 New Restaurants Coming to Wheaton Mall in August
Westfield Wheaton mall is expanding its culinary offerings by opening three new restaurants this month: Wise Guy Pizza, Firehouse Subs, and Sarku Japan. The latest additions invite shoppers to tantalize… Read More
Maryland Marijuana Sales Reach $87 Million in July
With the first full month of legal recreational marijuana in the books, many Marylanders spent a pretty penny at the dispensary. According to new data from the Maryland Cannabis Administration,… Read More
Silver Spring Construction Worker Buys Winning $100K Lottery at Restaurant
A scratch-off ticket paid off big for one lucky Silver Spring resident who took home the top-prize win of $100,000. The 43-year-old construction worker frequently visits the King Kong Restaurant… Read More