County Introduces New Website, Plan to Mitigate Flooding Risks
In an effort to address the impacts of floods on county residents and business, the county has unveiled a new portion of their website that is dedicated to educating and… Read More
Matthew Shea
Matthew is a Freelance Reporter with Montgomery Community Media. He is also a student at the University of Maryland where he studies Journalism and Law. Matthew can be reached at mshea@mymcmedia.org or on Twitter @matthewashea_.
County to Offer Free ‘Trap Soul Cycling’ Program
Active Montgomery is offering a free ‘Trap Soul Cycling’ program for residents starting Monday, Oct. 3, through Monday, Nov. 7. It will only be available for those who are 18… Read More
MCPS, Literacy Council Offering Free ESL Classes for Parents
For MCPS parents that do not speak English as a first language, the school system and Literacy Council of Montgomery County (LCMC) are offering free “English as a Second Language… Read More
Wheaton Arts Parade and Festival Returns Sunday
The sixth annual Wheaton Arts Parade and Festival will be held Sunday, Sept. 25, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is free to attend and will allow residents… Read More
County to Hold Information Session on Foster Parenting
An upcoming information session will provide residents with details about how to become a foster parent. The meeting will take place on Zoom on Sept. 21. from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., according… Read More
Poolesville Day Festival Set for Saturday
The 30th Annual Poolesville Day Festival is being held this Saturday, Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The community event – a regular tradition for residents – will… Read More
Red Line Metro Trains Single-Tracking Between Forest Glen and Silver Spring
Red line metro trains will start single-tracking between Forest Glen and Silver Spring on Saturday, Sept. 17 and into next week due to leak mitigation work, the Montgomery County Department… Read More
Ride On Bus to Resume Fare Collection
The county Ride On bus system will begin collecting fares again on Aug. 1, the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) announced Monday. The new rate will be set at… Read More
MCEA: MCPS’ Late Involuntary Teacher Transfers ‘Violate’ Agreement
To compensate for staffing shortages in schools, MCPS has begun involuntarily transferring teachers. The action, despite its attempt to solve a familiar problem facing local school systems, has raised concern… Read More
Tuesday is Last Chance to Snatch $810 Million Lottery Ticket
Residents have until 11 p.m. Tuesday to purchase a Mega Millions ticket and a chance to win the third largest jackpot prize in the game’s history – currently estimated at… Read More
Wisconsin Avenue Lane Closure Set for Late August
The right lane of southbound Wisconsin Avenue at Elm Street in Bethesda will be closed off for an extended period of time beginning August 25, according to the Montgomery County… Read More
County to Offer Limited Monkeypox Vaccinations
Health officials of the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services have received a limited number of monkeypox vaccine doses, the county government announced on Wednesday. The supply will… Read More