Montgomery Community Media

In a new study recently released by WalletHub, Maryland ranks as the second most educated state in the country, just behind Massachusetts. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the higher the level of education one completes, the higher their income potential and the lower their chances of unemployment become. WalletHub compared all 50 states […]

Update (Jan. 21): Sarela Nely Lanza, 14, of Takoma Park has been found safe and unharmed, police said. Original Post (Jan. 17): Montgomery County police are asking the public’s help in finding a missing Takoma Park girl. Sarela Nely Lanza, 14, of Garland Avenue was reported as missing by her family on Thursday, Jan. 16. She […]

Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Jan 6. Sunny today, but tomorrow’s forecast includes snow. 1. Opposing Anti-Semitism: The American Jewish Committee has declared today #JewishAndProud Day in a worldwide demonstration of Jewish pride in the face of recent attacks against Jews. For more information, click here. 2. Municipal Monday: Rockville’s […]

TAKOMA PARK — The hatred that fuels the anti-Semitic attacks also powers hatred for lots of other groups. “The people who hate us, hate lots of other people,” said Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, speaking before a rally against anti-Semitism. The rally drew hundreds, who braved the cold evening to hear speakers and sing songs. […]

MCPD is paying extra attention to Montgomery County’s synagogues in the wake of the anti-Semitic attacks that have taken place across the country. “We pay attention to the climate and we make extra patrols in those areas,” said Capt. Tom Jordan, police spokesman. Several attacks against Jews have been reported in the New York-New Jersey […]

Rain is in the forecast. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Jan 3. 1. Blood Drive:  The Red Cross will be conducting a blood drive at the Gaithersburg Library from noon to 4 p.m. today. Register by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or online at the Red Cross website. Registration is not required. 2. Rockville […]

Welcome to the first Five Things of a new decade! Partly cloudy today with rain likely Friday. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Jan 2. 1. School’s Back in Session: Sorry kids, winter break is over. 2. Spanish Circle Time: The Takoma Park Library hosts a Spanish Circle for babies, toddlers […]

Precipitation to start the week. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Dec. 16. 1. School’s Out: Montgomery County Public Schools begins its winter break. 2. For the Rest-of-us: A special holiday is celebrated today: Festivus! Started in 1966, the holiday won widespread appeal as a counter to Christmas commercialism after it was the […]

Rain and clouds are in the forecast. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Dec. 17. 1. Music of the Season: NIH Chamber Singers, a group of 18 singers led by Dwight Brock, are performing “Music of the Seasons” at Twinbrook Library in Rockville at 6:30 p.m. Join us at #TwinbrookLibrary, December […]

Precipitation to start the week. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Dec. 16. 1. Highway Rally: A rally has been scheduled for 7 p.m. in the Silver Spring Civic Building, 1 Veterans Place, on the amendments to the multibillion-dollar Beltway and I-270 expansion. Montgomery County Council President Sidney Katz and Vice President […]