Montgomery Community Media

Good morning! It’s Thursday, Nov. 14 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. World Diabetes Day: First created in 1991 to help to spread awareness and education. Health officials say diabetes is a leading cause of blindness, amputation, heart disease, kidney failure and early death. Simple action can reduce the risk. […]

Good morning! It’s Wednesday, Nov. 13 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Pedestrian Master Plan Community Meeting: Montgomery Planning is beginning work on the county’s first Pedestrian Master Plan. Staff will discuss the purpose and timeline for the plan and gather feedback from attendees about local walking conditions, challenges and […]

Good morning! It’s Tuesday, Nov. 12 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council in Session: The Montgomery County Council meets in the Council Hearing room at 9 a.m. Council Vice President Sidney Katz will present a proclamation recognizing Veteran’s Day. Here’s a look at the agenda for the meeting. 2. Announcement About […]

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. […]

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. […]

Today is Thursday, Oct. 17 . Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. It’s National Get Smart About Credit Day: National Get Smart About Credit Day on the third Thursday in October annually promotes learning about good credit. It is a national campaign where volunteer bankers help counsel young people on responsible credit […]

Today is Wednesday, Oct. 16. and it’s National Boss’s Day and National Feral Cat Day. Consider celebrating both holidays by adopting a feral cat for your boss. What could go wrong? Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1.PG County Dept. of Corrections Recruitment Event: WorkSource Montgomery is hosting a recruitment event at 11002 […]

Today is Tuesday, Oct. 15. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1.County Council in Session: Montgomery County Council will be in session today starting at 9:30 a.m. Click here to view the agenda. 2. Affordable Housing and School Construction Legislation Introduction: Councilmember Evan Glass will hold a press conference discussing his new […]

Today is Monday, Oct. 14. Showers Wednesday. Here’s the forecast. 1. Sneaker Gala: The Conflict Resolution Center of Montgomery County awards its “Peacemaker of the Year,” “Executive Director’s Award” and the “Volunteer of the Year” from 1 to 2 p.m. at VisArts, 155 Gibbs St., Rockville. For details, click here. 2. Advisory Board: The Silver […]

Today is Thursday, Oct. 10 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County.  1. It’s World Mental Health Day: Annually, World Mental Health Day raises awareness and mobilizes efforts to support mental health. When everything seems dark – it's important to appreciate the sparkles of light. It can be almost anything: A call […]