Montgomery Community Media

It’s Monday, July 6, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council Committee Meetings:  Two committees meet virtually today and may be viewed live on YouTube or Facebook. The Planning, Housing, and Economic Development Committee meets at 9 a.m. The Transportation and Environment Committee meets at 2:30 p.m. 2. County Pools […]

COVID-19 may be dominating the current medical conversation, but county health officials want to remind parents about the importance of vaccinating their children. To aid this, the Department of Health and Human Services’ Immunization Clinic is set to reopen Monday, July 6. Located at the Dennis Avenue Health Center in Silver Spring, the clinic offers […]

Glenstone Museum in Potomac is scheduled to reopen the Pavilions, its indoor art spaces, at limited capacity beginning July 23. The announcement comes amid the county’s Phase 2 of reopening, which allows some indoor spaces to resume operations. All guests are required to schedule visits in advance, remain six feet apart and wear face coverings […]

Montgomery County Public Libraries will start contact free pick-up services beginning July 6 at all branches with the exception of the Noyes and Long Branch libraries. “We’re so excited our customers can once again get the physical books they want,” said MCPL Director Anita Vassallo. “The process is easy while being as safe as possible […]

Montgomery County Recreation announced in a June 30 press release that they have opened registration for virtual summer programs and classes. All programs will begin the week of July 6. Have you heard? Registration is open for @MoCoRec's virtual summer programs for all ages. Programs will begin next week. Take a look at the activities […]

To help residents de-stress during the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Gaithersburg is offering outdoor yoga, meditation and fitness classes starting the week of July 6. “Keep Calm with Yoga and Meditation in the Park” sessions are free and open to anyone 16 and older. Outdoor recreation classes require registration and have varying prices, limited […]

Two Farmers Markets in Gaithersburg will be reopening the week of July 6. The Casey Market, now located at the Casey Community Center, and the Main Street Market will operate with reduced hours through November. The Casey Market will be open Thursdays, starting on July 9 and run through November 19, 2020, from 1 p.m. […]

Montgomery Parks began gradually re-opening playgrounds and other park amenities on Monday. The process of re-opening the county’s 276 playgrounds is expected to take up to two weeks . With the county now in Phase 2 of its reopening plan, Montgomery Parks is also re-opening indoor facilities, including tennis centers and the Wheaton Sports Pavilion. […]

Montgomery County Public Libraries are reopening select services starting on Monday, June 29. Book drops will be open to return borrowed resources, except Go Kits, laptops, hotspots, and Library of Things Music items. Fines are still suspended. Telephone services will also be available at all locations except for Noyes Library for Young Children and Long […]

As Montgomery County approaches Phase 2 of reopening, Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) has announced they will be resuming specific physical services, starting Monday, June 29. These services do not require patrons to enter MCPL facilities and some can be done online or by phone. All MCPL branches will be reopening their book drops so […]