Montgomery Community Media

Today is Tuesday, July 9, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council in Session: Montgomery County Council meets this morning at 9:30 a.m. Here’s a look at today’s agenda. 2. Police Advisory Commission Bill Press Conference: Councilmember Hans Riemer is holding a press conference tonight at 7 p.m. to introduce a […]

Montgomery County is offering a limited number of farmers market “checks” worth $30 to low-income seniors. The checks will be distributed by lottery Tuesday, July 9 at 10 a.m.. Montgomery County residents, age 60 years and older, whose income is less than $23,107 (family of one) are eligible to participate in the lottery. The coupons […]

Here are five things to know for Monday, July 9, in Montgomery County: 1. Ag Reserve Alcohol: The Montgomery County Council’s Planning, Housing and Education Committee will take up regulations that will expand the ability for properties in the Ag Reserve to produce and market beer, wine and spirits. Here’s the staff report. And here’s […]

Stay Safe on the Roads: Plan to Attend a Workshop on the Latest in Vehicle Technology The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) has developed a new driver workshop with The Hartford Insurance Company to introduce drivers to new technology that is changing the driving experience. The class, AARP Smart Drive TEC, includes information about […]

Here are some of our picks for arts and entertainment this weekend: Art: Strathmore Mansion’s two exhibits, Colored Pencil Society of America and Blush, are on display from June 10 through August 6.  The two introductory classes on colored pencils scheduled for Sunday, July 9 are sold out. Bethesda’s Gallery B’s July exhibit, Saffron and Tea, opens […]

Come out to BlackRock Center for the Arts on Saturday, July 16 for a free outdoor concert on the lawn. Enjoy the music of The Quebe Sisters at 7 p.m.

The summer arts scene is heating up in Gaithersburg. On May 29, QuinTango takes the stage at the Gaithersburg Arts Barn followed by a dance party at the Kentlands Mansion. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke has a preview of that performance and more. For more information about the city of Gaithersburg’s Totally Tango! performance, visit the city’s […]

Here are five things to know today, July 9, in Montgomery County: 1. Severe thunderstorms knocked out power to thousands in Montgomery County last night. More storms are in the forecast today. 2. Montgomery County Councilmembers have passed a resolution that says marijuana arrests should be a low priority for police. 3. Young book lovers […]

The Montgomery County Council will hold morning and afternoon worksessions on the proposed Chevy Chase Lake Sector Plan on July 9. The Council also will begin to look at the Long Branch Sector Plan, with a morning overview and a 7:30 p.m. public hearing on the proposal that would create a pedestrian friendly community with […]

“Enough is enough,” said Montgomery County Council member Roger Berliner at a July 9 press conference that focused on Pepco’s response to the power outages following the severe storms that hit the area on June 29. On all levels, Berliner said, Pepco’s performance “unacceptable.” He said the company “failed to perform” and he talked about […]