Rehoboth Beach and Boardwalk Will Open on Friday
The city of Rehoboth will open its beaches and boardwalk on Friday, May 15. In order to maintain social distancing expectations, the city has put in place several guidelines for… Read More
Grace Mottley
Grace Mottley was a spring 2020 intern for Montgomery Community Media. At the time, she was studying at the University of Maryland, where she is majoring in multi-platform journalism.
County Gives $1.2 Million in Food Access Grants to Community Organizations
Montgomery County has awarded $1.2 million food access grants to 38 community organizations that provide vulnerable residents with access to food assistance during the COVID-19 crisis. The organizations receiving grants… Read More
Overnight Leisure World Fire Causes $350K Worth of Damage
A fire in Leisure World, a housing community for “active adult living,” caused over $350,000 in damages Wednesday, according to tweets from Pete Piringer, the spokesperson for the Montgomery County… Read More
Montgomery County Veterans to be Honored With Website Tribute
In honor of Memorial Day, the Montgomery County Commission on Veterans Affairs is honoring all county service members who have died in military actions in an online tribute. Due to… Read More
Gaithersburg Arts on the Green Festival Reschedules Events
The City of Gaithersburg has cancelled or rescheduled several Arts on the Green/Arts Barn events for the month of June due to the COVID-19 health crisis. The June 7 Danielle… Read More
MOCO Public Libraries Launch Spring Reading Challenge
The Montgomery County Public Libraries has launched the Beasts and Blooms Spring Reading Challenging to encourage kids and teens to read. The challenge is open to all kids and teens… Read More
Ride On to Receive $30 Million to Cover COVID-19 Profit Loss
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation will receive more than $30 million from the federal and state government to support Ride On bus program during the COVID-19 health crisis. The… Read More
Gaithersburg to Begin Repairs on West Deer Park Road
The City of Gaithersburg will be begin repairs to the curb and sidewalk along West Deer Park Road on May 18, according to a press release from the city government.… Read More
Gaithersburg Book Festival Announces Virtual Schedule
Despite having to cancel the physical part of their popular annual event, the Gaithersburg Book Festival has found a way to keep their celebration of literature alive. On May 16… Read More
Watch: Hogan News Conference with State Superintendent Wednesday Afternoon
Gov. Larry Hogan will hold a press conference Wednesday at 3 p.m. to update residents on Maryland’s COVID-19 response. He will be joined by Dr. Karen Salmon, the Superintendent of… Read More
Dawson’s Market to Distribute 500 Free Meals for Families Hurt by COVID-19
Dawson’s Market, a Rockville grocery store, will be distributing 500 free meals to families facing economic hardship due to the COVID-19 health crisis on Tuesday. Each meal distributed will be… Read More
MCPD Officer Suicide Inspires National Bill to Improve Police Mental Health Services
In response to the suicide of Montgomery County Police Officer Thomas J. Bomba, Rep. David Trone (MD-6) and Rep. Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) have proposed a bill to provide police officers… Read More