County Announces Holiday Schedule for New Year’s Weekend
The County government will be following a holiday schedule for Sunday, Dec. 31, and Monday, Jan. 1, in observance of the New Year’s holiday. Here’s a list of what will… Read More
Neighborhoods
A Look Back at 2023: Podcast with Golden Bachelor Contestant Joan Vassos
Earlier this year, MCM’s MoCo’s Most Famous Podcast featured Joan Vassos. You may remember, the Rockville resident and Landon School administrator became a contestant on the ABC show The Golden… Read More
A Look Back at 2023: Maryland Legalizes Recreational Cannabis
During the November, 2022 election, Marylander’s overwhelmingly voted to legalize the recreational use of marijuana. Starting July 1 of this year, adults over 21 can legally possess 1.5 ounces of… Read More
A Look Back at 2023: Wheaton Boasts Longest Escalator
The longest set of escalators in the Western Hemisphere are right here in Montgomery County. The Wheaton Metro station escalators are 230 feet long with a vertical rise of 115… Read More
A Look Back at 2023: Lakeforest Mall Closes
Lakeforest Mall in Gaithersburg closed it doors at the end of March, 2023, after 45 years in business. MCM spoke with Councilmember Laurie Anne Sayles in January who said that… Read More
A Look Back at 2023: Bethesda’s Felled Linden Oak Gets New Purpose
The County lost one of its oldest landmarks this year. The majestic Linden Oak in Bethesda, reported to be over 300 years-old, was 95 feet tall with a crown spanning… Read More
Kensington Man Wins $50,000; Powerball Jackpot Reaches $620 Million
A Kensington man is $50,000 richer after claiming his winnings from the Dec. 13 Powerball drawing at Maryland Lottery Headquarters in Baltimore. The anonymous winner won the prize with a… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Dec. 22, In Montgomery County
It’s Friday, Dec. 22, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Partial Metro Red Line Shutdown: Major construction on the Red… Read More
El condado anuncia sus horarios para la Navidad
El gobierno del condado seguirá un calendario festivo para el lunes 25 de diciembre en observancia de la Navidad. Aquí hay la lista de lo que estará abierto y cerrado… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Dec. 21, In Montgomery County
It’s Thursday, Dec. 21, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Montgomery Planning Board Meeting: The Board meets today from 10 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. with… Read More
County Announces Holiday Schedule for Christmas
The County government will be following a holiday schedule for Monday, Dec. 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday. Here’s a list of what will be open and closed for… Read More
Dec. 22-24 Weekend Roundup of Things To Do in Montgomery County
Welcome to MCM’s Weekend Roundup of entertainment in Montgomery County. Here are nine things to do this weekend, December 22-24. Friday, December 22 Ice and Lights Festival: Enjoy music, light… Read More