Montgomery Community Media

Montgomery County Recreation announced a 10-week long scavenger hunt, which started Friday, June 12 and will continue until Monday, August 17. At the start of each week, Montgomery County Recreation will post a new challenge on their Facebook page. This week’s challenge includes activities such as, cooking a healthy meal, using your body to spell […]

In the July Senior Moment Update, Officer Laurie Reyes provides important tips for those dealing with loved ones that are at risk for wandering or eloping from the home. For more information email Laurie.Reyes@MontgomeryCountyMD.Gov or call 240.773.6525.

The festivities continue beyond July 4th in Montgomery County! Here is a list of festivals happening all around the county this July, in chronological order: Wet, Wacky & Wild Poolesville’s Friday on the Commons festival 6 p.m.-10 p.m. on Friday, July 13 at Whalen Commons will have water slides, inflatables, food trucks, a farmers market […]

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 […]

The Montgomery County Board of Education will change its meeting time to “lessen the impact of inclement weather,” according to a statement released by Montgomery County Public Schools. Currently, the school board conducts two business meetings each month which involves a day meeting that starts at 10:00 a.m., and an evening meeting that begins at […]

Earlier this month, Dr. Judy Docca filed to run for a fourth term on Montgomery County School Board, as first reported by Bethesda Beat. This touched off a controversy over a statement Docca made in July during a board meeting. She referred to herself as “retarded” while describing herself as forgetful. The term is considered […]

UPDATED Looking for a bright spot? Grab your camera and head to McKee Beshers Wildlife Management Area off River Road in Montgomery County this month. That’s where 30 acres of sunflowers have been planted in nine different fields, and they are expected to reach peak bloom in late July. The sunflowers should be in full bloom […]

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) held its annual drive for student supplies at Wootton High School this month. The drive provides free school supplies to families and non-profit organizations. MCPS-TV reports. Visit our PEG partner MCPS-TV to view more of its local programming. Thank you to Kenny & Danielle – 2 of the 60+ student […]

It was unanimous. The Montgomery County Council has appointed Gerald Cichy of Rockville to the Montgomery County Planning Board. Cichy begins his term next month, when the second and final term of Planning Commissioner Amy Presley concludes. By law, the position had to be filled by a Republican, a voter who declines to affiliate with […]

Here are your five things to know today, July 10, in Montgomery County: 1. Impossible! A Happenstance Circus: It is an homage to classic circus characters and images from the 1930s and 40s, and a show for people of all ages. Performed by Happenstance Theater at the Round House Theatre in Silver Spring. 2. Not Your Average Joe’s: The […]