Montgomery Community Media

It’s Friday, Aug. 7, and here are five things worth knowing today in Montgomery County. 1. Free COVID Testing: There are three free COVID-19 testing site options available in Germantown and Wheaton today. Appointments are recommended to reduce wait times, but walk-ups are allowed. Click here for more options. 2. Lap Swimming Reservations: Lane reservations for lap swimming are now […]

It’s Thursday, Aug. 6, and here are five things worth knowing today in Montgomery County. 1. Wet Day Ahead: Thunderstorms are expected today and the area is under a flash flood watch until midnight. 2. ICYMI Barnes & Noble New Store: Barnes & Noble opened a new bookstore location in Rockville Wednesday. 3. Board of […]

It’s Wednesday, Aug. 5, and here are five things worth knowing today in Montgomery County. 1. Board of Appeals Application Deadline: The deadline to apply for the Montgomery County Board of Appeals is today at 5 p.m. Afterwards, councilmembers will evaluate applications. 2. COVID-19 Testing Canceled: Free COVID-19 testing in Germantown and Wheaton is canceled […]

It’s Tuesday, Aug. 4, and today the U.S. Coast Guard celebrates its 230th birthday. You can celebrate its birthday by celebrating National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, which also is today. Here are five other things worth knowing in Montgomery County. 1. Council in Session:  Today is the last time Montgomery County Council meets before it […]

It’s Monday, Aug. 3, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County 1. County Council Recess:  The Montgomery County Council meets Tuesday, Aug. 4 and then is in summer recess through Friday, Sept. 11. There are numerous public hearings scheduled for September, here is the list at this time. 2. Municipal Monday: Gaithersburg’s […]

It’s Friday, July 31, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Maryland Face Covering Order: Governor Hogan’s expanded order announced Thursday takes effect today at 5 p.m. The order requires “all Marylanders over the age of five to wear face coverings in the public spaces of all businesses across the state. […]

It’s Thursday, July 30, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. COVID-19 Testing Options: There is free COVID-19 testing available today at the Silver Spring Civic Building from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Appointments are recommended to reduce wait times, but walk-ups are allowed. Click here for more information. TOMORROW! Free #COVID19 testing […]

It’s Wednesday, July 29, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. Youth Sports Discussion: Three council committees will meet jointly at 9:30 a.m. to discuss youth sports in Montgomery County. 2. COVID-19 Update from Dr. Gayles: At 1:30 p.m. the Montgomery County Council will hear its weekly COVID-19 update from County […]

It’s Tuesday, July 28, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. Council in Session: Montgomery County Council meets at 9:30 a.m. Here’s a look at the agenda. In the afternoon there’s a public hearing about County Executive Marc Elrich’s proposed $66 million budget cuts to the upcoming fiscal year. Councilmembers and Political Groups […]

It’s Monday, July 27, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County 1. County Council Committee Meetings:  Two committees meet virtually today and will be streamed live on YouTube and Facebook. The Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee meets at 9:30 a.m. (Watch on YouTube here.) The Education and Culture Committee will receive […]