• Last call for "A Gentleman's Guide" and this week at Olney Outdoors

Olney Theatre Center announcements: https://www.olneytheatre.org/

• Podcasts at a Glance

MCPL Olney Library events: https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/16586363

• Countdown Begins for Montgomery County Agricultural Fair

MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/07/14/countdown-begins-for-montgomery-county-agricultural-fair/

Montgomery Community Media (MyMCM): https://www.mymcmedia.org/montgomery-county-fair-draws-crowds-despite-rain-in-the-forecast/

Montgomery Community Media (MyMCM): https://www.mymcmedia.org/montgomery-county-hosts-77th-agricultural-fair/

Visit Montgomery newsletter: https://visitmontgomery.com/

• We Want to Hear from You! Share Your Thoughts on the Glenmont Express

• Sheetz Announces Grand Opening Date for New Gaithersburg Location

MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/08/07/sheetz-announces-grand-opening-date-for-new-gaithersburg-location/

• Changes to Head Start programs could impact thousands of Maryland families

Montgomery Community Media (MyMCM): https://www.mymcmedia.org/montgomery-county-head-start-proposed-rule/

The Baltimore Banner (Montgomery County newsletter): https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/

• MoCo red-light cameras may start catching speeders by end of year

MoCo360: https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/08/19/red-light-speed-cameras-vision-zero-fy2027/

• Police Remind Drivers of Maryland School Bus Stopping Laws

MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/08/19/police-remind-drivers-of-maryland-school-bus-stopping-laws/

This show is brand new — story tips, sources we should follow, ideas, partnerships: https://the108report.com/feedback

• That’s Debatable – The Olney Library Debate Club - In-person

MCPL Olney Library events: https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/16148640

• Friday Flow: Weekly Unwind (Inclusive Yoga) at Sandy Spring Museum

Sandy Spring Museum newsletter: https://www.sandyspringmuseum.org/current-news

• Puzzle Race

MCPL Olney Library events: https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/16627309

• Countdown Begins for Montgomery County Agricultural Fair

MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/07/14/countdown-begins-for-montgomery-county-agricultural-fair/

Montgomery Community Media (MyMCM): https://www.mymcmedia.org/montgomery-county-fair-draws-crowds-despite-rain-in-the-forecast/

Montgomery Community Media (MyMCM): https://www.mymcmedia.org/montgomery-county-hosts-77th-agricultural-fair/

Visit Montgomery newsletter: https://visitmontgomery.com/

• Montgomery Update: The Ag Fair is Back, What TPS Termination Means for Haitian Families, and Urging Parents to Trust Pediatricians on Vaccines

Montgomery County News (montgomerycountymd.gov): https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/news/montgomery-update-ag-fair-back-what-tps-termination-means-haitian-families-urging-parents-trust-pediatricians-vaccines

• WSSC Water Issues Health Advisory for Triadelphia Reservoir Due to Harmful Algal Bloom

MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/08/18/wssc-water-issues-health-advisory-for-triadelphia-reservoir-due-to-harmful-algal-bloom/

• Beaver bites girl, 10, at Seneca Creek State Park

MoCo360: https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/08/14/beaver-bites-girl-10-at-seneca-creek-state-park/

MoCo360: https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/08/18/what-we-know-about-beavers-rabies-and-recent-attacks-in-maryland/

MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/08/14/10-year-old-girl-bitten-in-beaver-attack-at-seneca-creek-state-park-portion-of-park-closed/

• Maryland Service Corps Partnership Opportunity – August 7, 2026 MCG Grant Opportunities Newsletter

• Purple Line Construction Disrupts Red Line Travel in Bethesda

Source of the Spring: https://www.sourceofthespring.com/silver-spring-news/2917286/purple-line-construction-disrupts-red-line-travel-in-bethesda/

The Baltimore Banner (Montgomery County newsletter): https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/

• Firefighters Resuscitate Dog After Germantown Townhouse Fire

MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/08/16/firefighters-resuscitate-dog-after-germantown-townhouse-fire/

MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/08/17/update-two-dogs-rescued-one-resuscitated-following-germantown-townhouse-fire-that-caused-approximately-100k-in-damage/

Montgomery Community Media (MyMCM): https://www.mymcmedia.org/firefights-extinguish-home-fire-save-family-dog/

This show is brand new — story tips, sources we should follow, ideas, partnerships: https://the108report.com/feedback

• Final week to catch "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder"

Olney Theatre Center announcements: https://www.olneytheatre.org/

Olney Theatre Center: What's Playing: https://www.olneytheatre.org/whats-playing

• Sandy Spring Museum Community Planning Sessions for Historic Bank Building

Sandy Spring Museum newsletter: https://www.sandyspringmuseum.org/current-news

• Stop the Spend committee turns in another 2.5K signatures for review

MoCo360: https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/07/30/stop-the-spend-committee-turns-in-signatures-review/

MoCo360: https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/08/11/moco-board-elections-validates-8k-signatures-stop-spend/

MoCo360: https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/08/17/stop-spend-narrowly-misses-signature-mark-ballot-referendum/

Moderately MoCo: https://moderatelymoco.com/stop-the-spend-charter-amendment-falls-short-will-not-appear-on-ballot/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stop-the-spend-charter-amendment-falls-short-will-not-appear-on-ballot

• Batten Down the Hatches Baseball Tournament

Olney Boys & Girls Club events: https://obgc.com/tournaments-events/

• Cakes, carnival contests, cows and cheese: MoCo fair opens Friday

MoCo360: https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/08/14/cakes-carnival-contests-cows-cheese-moco-fair-opens-friday/

• Montgomery County Awards More Than $215K for Community Gardens and Food Security

MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/07/31/montgomery-county-awards-more-than-215k-for-community-gardens-and-food-security/

MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/08/17/montgomery-county-awards-750000-to-expand-food-as-medicine-program/

Montgomery County News (montgomerycountymd.gov): https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/news/montgomery-county-awards-750000-strengthen-six-food-medicine-partnerships-connecting-primary-care-nutrition-education-local-food-access

Montgomery County News (montgomerycountymd.gov): https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/news/montgomery-county-awards-gardening-grants-five-organizations-strengthen-community-food-production

• Fall 2026 Internships at Sandy Spring Museum

Sandy Spring Museum newsletter: https://www.sandyspringmuseum.org/current-news

• Zelle Scam Alert

Obexchange listserv (groups.io): https://groups.io/g/Obexchange

• Monday, August 17, 2026 – SSVFD Responds To Wires Down with Injuries at Brown Church Road and Ridge Road

Sandy Spring Volunteer Fire Department: https://ssvfd.org/monday-august-17-2026-ssvfd-responds-to-wires-down-with-injuries-at-brown-church-road-and-ridge-road/

This show is brand new — story tips, sources we should follow, ideas, partnerships: https://the108report.com/feedback

• Tea at Woodlawn Manor - November 14

Montgomery Parks events (Route 108 parks): https://montgomeryparks.org/events/tea-at-woodlawn-manor-november-14/

• Olney Theatre Center presents It Only Takes a Moment: The Songs of Jerry Herman

Olney Theatre Center: What's Playing: https://www.olneytheatre.org/whats-playing

• Sheetz Announces Grand Opening Date for New Gaithersburg Location

MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/08/07/sheetz-announces-grand-opening-date-for-new-gaithersburg-location/

• Spirit Halloween To Open Seasonal Store in Clarksburg

MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/07/13/spirit-halloween-to-open-seasonal-store-in-clarksburg/

MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/08/08/spirit-halloween-returning-to-maryland-with-21-locations-several-already-open/

MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/08/16/spirit-halloween-now-open-at-clarksburg-outlets/

• Experience Virtual Reality- Celebrate 75 Years of MCPL! - In-person

MCPL Olney Library events: https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/16401411

• Jane Sween Research Library and Special Collections temporary closure

Montgomery History newsletter: https://montgomeryhistory.org/

• Samsung fridge ice and water buttons repair

Obexchange listserv (groups.io): https://groups.io/g/Obexchange

• The Scan: Larry Hogan wants to bridge the partisan divide

The Baltimore Banner (Montgomery County newsletter): https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/

• Brand New Standing Desk - NIB - $75

Obexchange listserv (groups.io): https://groups.io/g/Obexchange

This show is brand new — story tips, sources we should follow, ideas, partnerships: https://the108report.com/feedback

• Olney Theatre Center hosts Ingrid & Mollie's Jennie the Cat: Jennie's Beach Day on August 29

Olney Theatre Center: What's Playing: https://www.olneytheatre.org/whats-playing

• Toy Drive

Olney Lions Club calendar: https://www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/olneymd/calendar.php

• New Hampshire Ave Closed in Both Directions Following Collision

MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/08/15/new-hampshire-ave-closed-in-both-directions-following-collision/

• Montgomery County Board Vacancies - July 22, 2026

• The Brady Readery Opens a New Chapter for the Community

Montgomery Community Media (MyMCM): https://www.mymcmedia.org/the-brady-readery-opens-a-new-chapter-for-the-community/

• EquiCare Grant Applications Opening Soon!

• Police Warn Residents to Protect Home Routers From Foreign Cyber Threats

MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/08/15/police-warn-residents-to-protect-home-routers-from-foreign-cyber-threats/

• MCPD launches ‘Speed on Green’ program to target speeding at intersections

Montgomery Community Media (MyMCM): https://www.mymcmedia.org/mcpd-launches-speed-on-green-program-to-target-speeding-at-intersections/

• MCPS audits students’ screen time

The Baltimore Banner (Montgomery County newsletter): https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/

This show is brand new — story tips, sources we should follow, ideas, partnerships: https://the108report.com/feedback

• Countdown Begins for Montgomery County Agricultural Fair

MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/07/14/countdown-begins-for-montgomery-county-agricultural-fair/

Montgomery Community Media (MyMCM): https://www.mymcmedia.org/montgomery-county-hosts-77th-agricultural-fair/

• Cakes, carnival contests, cows and cheese: MoCo fair opens Friday

MoCo360: https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/08/14/cakes-carnival-contests-cows-cheese-moco-fair-opens-friday/

• Stedwick Pool Set to Reopen Following $4.8 Million Renovation

MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/08/07/stedwick-pool-set-to-reopen-following-4-8-million-renovation/

• Montgomery County Back-to-School Fair Goes Regional in 2026

MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/08/14/mcps-to-host-six-regional-back-to-school-fairs-on-aug-22/

Montgomery Community Media (MyMCM): https://www.mymcmedia.org/back-to-school-season-starts-regional-fairs-open/

Montgomery Community Media (MyMCM): https://www.mymcmedia.org/mcps-back-to-school-fair-regional-2026/

• Montgomery Update: The Ag Fair is Back, What TPS Termination Means for Haitian Families, and Urging Parents to Trust Pediatricians on Vaccines

Montgomery County News (montgomerycountymd.gov): https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/news/montgomery-update-ag-fair-back-what-tps-termination-means-haitian-families-urging-parents-trust-pediatricians-vaccines

• The Advisory Commission on Policing invites residents to a listening session

Montgomery County News (montgomerycountymd.gov): https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/news/advisory-commission-policing-invites-residents-listening-session-0

• Beaver bites girl, 10, at Seneca Creek State Park

MoCo360: https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/08/14/beaver-bites-girl-10-at-seneca-creek-state-park/

MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/08/14/10-year-old-girl-bitten-in-beaver-attack-at-seneca-creek-state-park-portion-of-park-closed/

• FIC: Join us Today/ Únete a nosotros hoy mismo

Montgomery County Family Involvement Center (MCPS): https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/

• MCPS launches boundary studies for elementary, middle school closures

Moderately MoCo: https://moderatelymoco.com/mcps-superintendent-dr-thomas-taylor-on-boundaries-closures-and-budget-pressures/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mcps-superintendent-dr-thomas-taylor-on-boundaries-closures-and-budget-pressures

Montgomery Community Media (MyMCM): https://www.mymcmedia.org/mcps-launches-boundary-studies-for-elementary-middle-school-closures/

This show is brand new — story tips, sources we should follow, ideas, partnerships: https://the108report.com/feedback

• Jane Sween Research Library and Special Collections temporary closure

Montgomery History newsletter: https://montgomeryhistory.org/

• This week with Olney Help

Obexchange listserv (groups.io): https://groups.io/g/Obexchange

• Echoes of Nature presents: Animals Around the World

MCPL Olney Library events: https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/16558375

• Live Music Friday at The Manor at Silo Falls featuring Grasso

The Manor at Silo Falls events: https://themanoratsilofalls.com/upcoming-events/

• Get Engaged In Your Community

Councilmember Dawn Luedtke (District 7) newsletter: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/council/

• 5 things to know today, Aug. 12, in Montgomery County

Montgomery Community Media (MyMCM): https://www.mymcmedia.org/5-things-to-know-today-aug-12-in-montgomery-county-5/

Montgomery Community Media (MyMCM): https://www.mymcmedia.org/5-things-to-know-today-aug-13-in-montgomery-county-4/

Montgomery Community Media (MyMCM): https://www.mymcmedia.org/montgomery-county-fair-returns-friday-get-ticket-parking-and-ride-info-here/

• Montgomery College Launches New Psychology Program

MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/08/13/montgomery-college-launches-new-psychology-program/

• Viral Bagel Chain Announces Opening Date for First Maryland Location

MoCo360: https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/07/21/popup-bagels-revised-opening-date-august/

MoCo360: https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/08/04/popup-bagels-postpones-opening-bethesda-again/

MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/07/11/viral-bagel-chain-announces-opening-date-for-first-maryland-location/

MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/08/05/opening-of-marylands-first-popup-bagels-pushed-to-august-14/

MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/08/13/first-look-popup-bagels-opens-first-maryland-location/

• Concern for Missing Adult

MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/08/12/concern-for-missing-72-year-old/

Montgomery County News (montgomerycountymd.gov): https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/news/concern-missing-adult-1

• MCPS hiring three new regional communication positions

MoCo360: https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/08/11/mcps-regional-communication-positions/

MoCo360: https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/08/12/mcps-changes-2026-2027/

This show is brand new — story tips, sources we should follow, ideas, partnerships: https://the108report.com/feedback

• This week at Olney Outdoors is golden

Olney Theatre Center announcements: https://www.olneytheatre.org/

• Basketball - Family Drop-In (All Ages)

Ross Boddy Community Recreation Center calendar: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec/facilities/recreationcenters/rossboddy.html?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D205847945

Ross Boddy Community Recreation Center calendar: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec/facilities/recreationcenters/rossboddy.html?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D205847946

Ross Boddy Community Recreation Center calendar: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec/facilities/recreationcenters/rossboddy.html?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D205847947

Ross Boddy Community Recreation Center calendar: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec/facilities/recreationcenters/rossboddy.html?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D205847948

Ross Boddy Community Recreation Center calendar: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec/facilities/recreationcenters/rossboddy.html?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D205847949

• Pajama Storytime

MCPL Olney Library events: https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/16527898

• Montgomery County officials consider increased enforcement along Potomac River after two drownings

MoCo360: https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/07/09/increased-enforcement-potomac-river-drownings/

MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/08/01/after-recent-drownings-mcfrs-increases-safety-presence-at-great-falls/

MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/08/12/mcpd-urges-visitors-to-stay-out-of-potomac-river-following-multiple-drownings/

• Sixth Graders Can Now Participate in Middle School Sports

MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/08/12/sixth-graders-can-now-participate-in-middle-school-sports/

Montgomery Community Media (MyMCM): https://www.mymcmedia.org/6th-graders-join-the-mcps-middle-school-sports-scene/

• How a Maryland county fought off an Amazon data center

The Baltimore Banner (Montgomery County newsletter): https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/

• MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS VERIFIES INITIAL PETITION SIGNATURES

Moderately MoCo: https://moderatelymoco.com/stop-the-spend-ballot-initiative-could-fall-short-as-signature-count-comes-down-to-final-batch/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stop-the-spend-ballot-initiative-could-fall-short-as-signature-count-comes-down-to-final-batch

• Follow the food: How MoCo leftovers get rescued, redistributed to those in need

MoCo360: https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/08/12/follow-the-food-how-moco-leftovers-get-rescued-redistributed-to-those-in-need/

This show is brand new — story tips, sources we should follow, ideas, partnerships: https://the108report.com/feedback

• Transcribe-a-Thon at Sandy Spring Museum

Sandy Spring Museum newsletter: https://www.sandyspringmuseum.org/current-news

• Sandy Spring Bluegrass Jam

Sandy Spring Museum newsletter: https://www.sandyspringmuseum.org/current-news

• Stop the Spend committee turns in another 2.5K signatures for review

MoCo360: https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/07/30/stop-the-spend-committee-turns-in-signatures-review/

MoCo360: https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/08/11/moco-board-elections-validates-8k-signatures-stop-spend/

• Dynasty vs. top seed: Cal Ripken Sr. Collegiate Baseball League championship to feature two MoCo teams

MoCo360: https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/07/29/dynasty-vs-top-seed-cal-ripken-sr-collegiate-baseball-league-championship-to-feature-two-moco-teams/

MoCo360: https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/07/31/olney-cropdusters-even-ripken-league-championship-finals-to-force-winner-take-all-game-3/

MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/08/02/olney-cropdusters-defeat-bethesda-big-train-to-win-first-cal-ripken-sr-league-championship/

Montgomery Community Media (MyMCM): https://www.mymcmedia.org/the-cropdusters-take-off-olney-wins-summer-college-baseball-title/

Reddit: r/MontgomeryCountyMD (Route 108 towns): https://www.reddit.com/r/MontgomeryCountyMD/comments/1va377r/dynasty_vs_top_seed_cal_ripken_sr_collegiate/

Reddit: r/MontgomeryCountyMD (Route 108 towns): https://www.reddit.com/r/MontgomeryCountyMD/comments/1vbujgm/olney_cropdusters_even_ripken_league_championship/

• Jane Sween Research Library and Special Collections temporary closure

Montgomery History newsletter: https://montgomeryhistory.org/

• Get in the Game This Fall; Three Sports Clinics Will Offer Free Physicals

MCPS News (montgomeryschoolsmd.org): https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/news/mcps-news/2026/07/fall-sports-clinics/

• Best supporting audience

MoCo360: https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/08/10/olney-theatre-center-rings-in-new-era-after-eight-year-transformation/

The Baltimore Banner (Montgomery County newsletter): https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/

• Redland Road Bridge Construction to Impact Ride On Routes 53 and 57 from June 19 - August 25

Montgomery County News (montgomerycountymd.gov): https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/news/redland-road-bridge-construction-closes-redland-road-impacts-ride-routes-53-57-until-new-date-monday-sept-28

• Major Red Line Closure Begins Monday And Runs Through September 6

MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/07/04/major-red-line-closure-begins-monday-and-runs-through-september-6/

MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/08/10/metro-shares-progress-update-on-red-line-construction-during-summer-shutdown/

This show is brand new — story tips, sources we should follow, ideas, partnerships: https://the108report.com/feedback

• Digital Resources Clinic - In Person

MCPL Olney Library events: https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/16783062

MCPL Olney Library events: https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/16783063

• Crafting for Animals

Montgomery Parks events (Route 108 parks): https://montgomeryparks.org/events/crafting-for-animals-crafting-for-animals-2/

Montgomery Parks events (Route 108 parks): https://montgomeryparks.org/events/crafting-for-animals-crafting-for-animals-3/

• Olney Outdoors presents Songs of Diana Ross & The Supremes

Olney Theatre Center: What's Playing: https://www.olneytheatre.org/whats-playing

• 5 things to know today, Aug. 10, in Montgomery County

Montgomery Community Media (MyMCM): https://www.mymcmedia.org/5-things-to-know-today-aug-10-in-montgomery-county-4/

• What to know about Maryland's tax-free week

The Baltimore Banner (Montgomery County newsletter): https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/

• Collaborative Design Charrette Scheduled for August 10

The Brookeville Times: https://townofbrookevillemd.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Times_2026-07.pdf

The Brookeville Times: https://townofbrookevillemd.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Times_2026-08.pdf

• FIC: Join us Today/ Únete a nosotros hoy mismo

Montgomery County Family Involvement Center (MCPS): https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/

• Spirit Halloween To Open Seasonal Store in Clarksburg

MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/07/13/spirit-halloween-to-open-seasonal-store-in-clarksburg/

MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/08/08/spirit-halloween-returning-to-maryland-with-21-locations-several-already-open/

• Cell phone use to be banned all day for MCPS high schools

MoCo360: https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/07/27/mcps-new-cell-phone-regulation/

MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/07/31/mcps-to-implement-no-cell-bell-to-bell-policy-this-school-year/

Montgomery Community Media (MyMCM): https://www.mymcmedia.org/mcps-to-stiffen-policy-on-cell-phone-policy-in-high-schools/

Obexchange listserv (groups.io): https://groups.io/g/Obexchange

• Maryland Purple Line Live-Wire Testing Reaches Silver Spring

MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/08/08/purple-line-trains-now-undergoing-live-wire-testing-in-montgomery-county/

Source of the Spring: https://www.sourceofthespring.com/silver-spring-news/2918644/maryland-purple-line-live-wire-testing-reaches-silver-spring/

This show is brand new — story tips, sources we should follow, ideas, partnerships: https://the108report.com/feedback