Downtown Wheaton Unveils New Streetery Friday
Beginning Friday, sections of Price Avenue and Elkins Street in Downtown Wheaton will be closed for the opening of its streetery, which will offer patrons expanded outdoor seating and dining.… Read More
Mira Varghese
Mira was a student at the University of Maryland double majoring in Journalism and Government and Politics during the summer of 2020 when she interned with Montgomery Community Media.
Frosh Files Charges Against Cricket Wireless, AT&T for ‘Deceptive Marketing Practices’
Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh announced on Monday that his Consumer Protection Division has filed charges against Cricket Wireless and AT&T for violating the Maryland Consumer Protection Act, according… Read More
Friday Night Lights Event Lets Fire and Rescue Crews Thank Community
You might be seeing a fire truck driving through your neighborhood Friday night as part of Montgomery County Fire and Rescue’s (MCFRS) Friday Night Lights event. MCFRS’ fire truck drive-throughs… Read More
Takoma Park Set to Open Community Patio and Streetery Friday
Beginning Friday, the northbound side of Laurel Avenue in Takoma Park will be closed to create room for the Community Patio and Takoma Streetery. Following the opening of Bethesda’s streetery… Read More
Microenterprise Stabilization Program Applications Now Open
Montgomery County businesses that have lost revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and have five or fewer employees, can now apply for the Microenterprise Stabilization Program (MSP) to receive up… Read More
Office of Consumer Protection Warns of ‘Malicious’ COVID-19 Phishing Scams
The Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection has warned of increased phishing scams that take advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic and teleworking conditions. On Tuesday, the Office of Consumer Protection… Read More
MCPS Asking Parents, Guardians For Preferences on Summer School Programs
MCPS is seeking parents’ and guardians’ input on this year’s upcoming summer school programs through a recently released survey. Despite the school year having ended early due to COVID-19, MCPS… Read More
Off-Duty Fire and Rescue Captain and His Wife Save Life of Eight-Year Old Girl
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service Captain John Peppel and his wife Tina saved the life of an eight-year old girl Thursday while hiking in Seneca Creek State Park. According… Read More
Montgomery County Police To Host Food Drive On June 11
The Montgomery County Police Department announced they will be hosting a food drive, No Empty Plates For People and Their Pets, on June 11 to provide members of the community… Read More
Aspen Hill Man Charged With Rape, Assault
A 38-year old Aspen Hill man has been charged with second-degree rape and second-degree assault in the sexual assault of a woman on May 25. Orlando Constantino Coffield, a resident… Read More
Katz, Rockville Mayor to Host Virtual Coffee and Conversation Meeting Wednesday
Local residents and elected officials will have the opportunity to discuss important community issues with Montgomery County Council President Sidney Katz and the mayor of Rockville, Bridget Newton, Wednesday at… Read More