Montgomery Community Media

With the holidays coming up the Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection is warning residents about scams that increase during this time of year. The first one involves “porch pirates,” which targets deliveries at home for theft and the other comes in the form of “mock mail” that makes residents concerned about their vehicles or […]

Lorna Virgili hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week with news and information for Montgomery County. This episode includes: County Council confirms Marcus Jones as Chief of the Montgomery County Police Department. Several county departments and agencies join forces to tackle pedestrian safety. A second Early Childhood Education Center opens its doors in […]

El Día de los Veteranos es un feriado nacional para recordar a todos los veteranos militares de EE. UU. Se celebra cada 11 de noviembre. La Comisión de Asuntos de Veteranos del Condado de Montgomery da a conocer los siguientes eventos que se llevarán a cabo en el condado para honrar y celebrar a nuestros […]

Cooler temperatures today. Check out the weather forecast. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Nov. 8. 1. Manufacturing Business Networking Forum: Maryland Commerce Secretary Kelly Schulz will attend this outreach and networking forum today in Rockville. The event is designed to connect local manufacturing companies in Montgomery County with manufacturing executives […]

Veterans Day is a national holiday set aside to remember all U.S. military veterans, past and present. It is celebrated every November 11th. Montgomery County’s Commission on Veterans Affairs lists the following events occurring in the county to honor and celebrate our veterans. 4th Annual Veterans Day Program Sunday, November 10, 2:30 p.m. American Jewish Veterans Memorial, Bender […]

It’s Thursday, Nov. 7 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1.Disabled Veterans Resource Fair: In honor of Veterans Day, the Disabled Veterans National Foundation will recognize the service and sacrifice of all veterans by collaborating with local government and nonprofit organizations to provide critical resources from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. […]

Here’s our guide to arts and entertainment in Montgomery County, Nov. 7 – 11. Tribute to America’s Veterans Concert:  The 11th Annual Tribute to America’s Veterans takes place Wednesday, November 6 in Silver Spring. Chou Chou and the Imperial Palms Orchestra performs big band, swing, jazz and pop favorites at 7 p.m. in the Buffalo […]

It’s Wednesday, Nov. 6 and it’s National Nachos Day! As you eat melted cheese on chips, here are five things worth noting in Montgomery County. 1. Public Forum for Kirwan Commission Funding:  Tonight from 6 to 8 p.m., Montgomery County’s Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Forum takes place at Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring. […]

Peak fall foliage has come and gone but there are still plenty of scenic views and drives in Montgomery County this time of year. One such place is Montevideo Road in Poolesville off of River Road near the Rocklands Farm Winery and not far from Homestead Farms. It is one of many rustic roads in […]

Bethesda, MD: October 2019 I got the note from Paul Walco in late September.  He was back in the DMV creating a new tree carving out of a hickory trunk in Bethesda.  He asked if I could take a few pictures. Remember Paul Walco, he carved Travilah’s Eagle This time a dead tree on the […]