In the Community

The following is information taken from the Recent News Summaries of the Montgomery County Police Department and is not a complete listing of every incident.

Northgate Community Church, a Fellowship of Living Grace for All Nations, joyfully invites area residents to celebrate Christmas with three specific services highlighting the true...

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I would like to thank the Montgomery Village Foundation (MVF) Board of Directors for coordinating the donation of the beautiful Cherry tree in...

Registration for winter and spring classes in Visual and Performing Arts with Montgomery College’s Community Arts Program opens on Monday, Nov. 28. Classes begin Monday,...

Amidst the hustle and bustle leading up to the holidays, it’s easy to get caught up in all the fun happenings. But there’s more to...

The Clinical Center at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking blood donors to fill its blood bank for child and adult patients. All...

Did you know your local Rotary Chapter has been raising money (more than $400,000) for local charities since 1982? Montgomery Village residents may not be...

Imagination Library of Montgomery County is proud to announce expansion of the national program to Montgomery Village residents. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library provides free, new,...

Make your home more energy efficient, more comfortable and lower your energy bills! Apply now for free weatherization grants for upgrades to your home.

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Homes corporations and condominium associations send updates of items happening in their specific communities to the Village News for print. Check out what's happening in...

The Montgomery Village Foundation (MVF) once again joined the Watkins Mill and Gaithersburg High Schools’ Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) to continue the MVF Scholarship...

by Mavis Clayton-Brady

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich visited the Nursing Assistant staff at Montgomery Village Health Care Center in honor of National Nursing Assistant...

The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection reminds all residents that picking up after their pets is not just a matter of public health and...

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As we approach summer, let's imagine a tranquil, quiet sunny day—with only the sound of the wind and birds. Now imagine that same day...

Lake Whetstone is one of the most cherished areas of the Montgomery Village community. The boat rental program helps people explore this local gem from...

Project manager and Village resident Hilary Kinney, PMP, was inspired to write her new book “Project Management for Parents: Engage the Family. Build Teamwork. Succeed...

Long-time Village resident Don Hayden is a humble musician with a pretty big secret. About an 18-piece secret—Hayden leads a large swing band, and has...

Montgomery Village resident Daté Mienso has been collecting bicycles donated by Village (and non-Village) residents since 2019, when he first posted a request on Nextdoor....

The Lois Green-Sligo (LGS) Chapter of the Izaak Walton League has provided conservation and outdoor recreation activities for local residents since it was founded in...

Two Germantown locals, Chirag Shah and Christopher Tyler, are bringing a taste of Tex-Mex to Montgomery Village. Shah and Tyler met at Northwest High School...

by Hali Janzen

In 2021, despite the COVID-19 crisis, I was given the opportunity to work at Montgomery Village Foundation (MVF) and on the MVF...

Lidl US, hosted a Grand Opening event on Wednesday, Feb. 9, to celebrate its newest store in Montgomery Village, 19225 Montgomery Village Avenue. A ribbon...

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How did this happen? Who was the first Whetstone person contacted on the Evergreen project? How did this unacceptable project get underway? Why was...

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I would like to express my deep sadness and disapproval of stream (demolition) restoration projects currently being proposed along North Creek behind AppleRidge and...

In September 2020, Village residents Bryan Reichhardt and Suzanne B. Tolford released their 5-year labor “Anacostia Delta: The Legacy of DC’s TeleMasters,” which celebrates a...

by Paula Brooks and Pat Cuff

In partnership, the Montgomery Village Garden Club and the Montgomery Village Foundation (MVF) officially registered a section of the...

The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is highlighting its Recycle Right “Oops Tag” Program to inform residents about materials that should not be...

Often April is known as Earth Month and April 22 is Earth Day. During the month, the Montgomery Village Foundation (MVF) hosted the annual spring...

The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County has funded the publication of “Love, Loss, & Ghosts”—a collection of short fiction that features stories set...

The Watkins Mill High School Wellness Center, in partnership with local nonprofit 480 Cares (founded by Montgomery Village resident Joseph Hooks), provides a weekly free...

Watkins Mill High School senior Tanya Yahouedeou has been selected as a Delegate to the Congress of Future Medical Leaders, which will convene later this...

East Village resident and Watkins Mill High school student Zoey Dodge has had her poetry entry in the National High School Poetry Contest accepted for...

On Thursday, Sept. 17, the Maryland Place Board of Directors celebrated the neighborhood groundbreaking for installation of a community Blessing Box. This was the culmination...

by Comfort Oshagbemi, MVF Student Representative

This year has brought us some very uncertain times—like nothing we’d ever seen before—and the opportunity to adapt quickly....

Long-time Village resident and author Patricia Cuff has penned a new book, “Alice Paul, A Suffragist for Today”, available now. The latest in Cuff’s work...

Long-time Village residents have started a support group for seniors who wish to age gracefully. This free weekly meeting is open to all who wish...

Montgomery Village resident Reginald LaVincient Wilson always dreamed of becoming a fashion designer, but only recently made a career jump to pursue his passion. After...