Eco-Friendly Christmas Tree Disposal Options
Many families in Montgomery County celebrate the holiday season with a live cut Christmas tree. Now is the time to dispose of the trees in an eco-friendly fashion. Montgomery County’s… Read More
Neighborhoods
El condado ofrece pases gratuitos para los gimnasios
Cuando se trata de las las nuevas metas para el Nuevo Año, “hacer más ejercicio” siempre termina en la cima de la lista o cerca de ella. El condado de… Read More
County Offers Free Fitness Center Passes
When it comes to New Year’s resolutions, “exercising more” always finishes at or near the top of most lists. Montgomery County is making it easier to fulfill that resolution. Montgomery… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Jan. 2, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, Jan. 2, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Weather Outlook: Check out today’s forecast from the National Weather Service. 2. Minimum Wage Increase: Starting yesterday,… Read More
A Look Back at 2023: Wheaton Barber Retires After 44 Years
After 44 years of cutting hair at his shop in Wheaton, Richard Miller retired in August of this year. Miller told he will miss the camaraderie and listening to and… Read More
County Announces Holiday Schedule for New Year’s Weekend
The County government will be following a holiday schedule for Sunday, Dec. 31, and Monday, Jan. 1, in observance of the New Year’s holiday. Here’s a list of what will… Read More
A Look Back at 2023: Podcast with Golden Bachelor Contestant Joan Vassos
Earlier this year, MCM’s MoCo’s Most Famous Podcast featured Joan Vassos. You may remember, the Rockville resident and Landon School administrator became a contestant on the ABC show The Golden… Read More
A Look Back at 2023: Maryland Legalizes Recreational Cannabis
During the November, 2022 election, Marylander’s overwhelmingly voted to legalize the recreational use of marijuana. Starting July 1 of this year, adults over 21 can legally possess 1.5 ounces of… Read More
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
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