Montgomery Community Media

A Silver Spring man was charged with possession of a handgun and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute it after police stopped him for a moving violation on Georgia Avenue. Deion Furr, 22, was stopped by Montgomery County Police on Nov. 4 just after 10 p.m. Police say the officer stopped the vehicle and […]

Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics The Maryland Department of Health reported 226 new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County Thursday morning. This is the largest daily increase in cases since June 4 when 302 new cases were reported. The county’s cumulative case count is 26,777. The county has a rolling seven-day average of 3.53% for positive COVID-19 […]

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan will provide an update on the state’s COVID-19 response and recovery efforts today at 5 p.m. from the state house in Annapolis. The address will be streamed live on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. I’ll provide an update on COVID-19 today at 5 p.m. Watch live here on Twitter, Facebook, or YouTube: […]

Updated Post (Nov. 5): The Montgomery County Council said it will not vote on Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich’s executive order to reinstate some COVID-19 restrictions until next week. The changes will not go into effect Friday at 5 p.m. Original Post (Nov. 4): Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich said it is time to reinstate […]

Publicación actualizada (5 de noviembre, 10:15 a.m): El Concejo del condado de Montgomery dijo que no votará sobre la orden ejecutiva del ejecutivo del condado de Montgomery, Marc Elrich, para restablecer algunas restricciones de COVID-19 hasta la próxima semana. Los cambios no entrarán en vigor el viernes a las 5 p.m.   El ejecutivo del […]

There’s grant funding available to help local restaurant and retail establishments cover the cost of adjusting ways they interact with customers amid the COVID-19 pandemic- especially during the winter months. The 3R Initiative Restaurant and Retail Grant will provide up to $5,000 to help support delivery service fees, inventory costs, E-commerce solutions, and other COVID-related […]

Eligible restaurants and retailers looking for financial assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic can now apply for a grant provided by the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC). Announced Tuesday morning, MCEDC says the 3R (Reopen, Relaunch, and Reimagine) Initiative is guided towards businesses that have experienced unanticipated costs, helping with e-commerce solutions, delivery service fees […]

The City of Gaithersburg is holding six virtual public forums to hear what the community would prefer to see at the Lakeforest property where a thriving mall once stood. To assist with its update of the Lakeforest Master Plan, Gaithersburg has established an online survey that closes Nov. 6. It also will hold six public […]

It’s Tuesday, Nov. 5 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Municipal Elections:  It’s Election Day in the cities of Gaithersburg and Rockville. 2. Council in Session: Montgomery County Council meets this morning at 10 a.m. in the Council Hearing Room in Rockville. The agenda includes time for the Council to […]

Este martes, 5 de noviembre, es día de las elecciones para los residentes de Rockville y Gaithersburg, y Rockville está listo para hacer historia con su primera elección de voto por correo, ya que votantes de Rockville han recibido sus boletas por correo. El Ayuntamiento estará abierto de 7 a.m. a 8 p.m. La elección […]