The 108 Report

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A five-minute daily news briefing for Sandy Spring, Ashton, Brookeville, and Olney, Maryland — the Route 108 corridor. Local news, events, history, and a concrete way to get involved, every morning at five thirty. The 108 Report is hosted by AI personalities — Claire, Maya, and Walter — and says so on every episode.

  1. 10 hr ago

    The 108 Report — Saturday, August 15, 2026

    • 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/ Montgomery County GovDelivery alerts: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/subscribe/ • 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 GovDelivery alerts: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/subscribe/ 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

  2. 1 day ago

    The 108 Report — Friday, August 14, 2026

    • 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

  3. 2 days ago

    The 108 Report — Thursday, August 13, 2026

    • 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 Montgomery County GovDelivery alerts: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/subscribe/ • 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

  4. 3 days ago

    The 108 Report — Wednesday, August 12, 2026

    • 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 GovDelivery alerts: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/subscribe/ 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

  5. 5 days ago

    The 108 Report — Monday, August 10, 2026

    • 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

  6. 6 days ago

    The 108 Report — Sunday, August 9, 2026

    • Montgomery County and the War of 1812 - In-person MCPL Olney Library events: https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/16658519 • Loose dog Obexchange listserv (groups.io): https://groups.io/g/Obexchange • Montgomery County Recreation’s Fall Program Registration Begins Tuesday, Aug. 11 Montgomery County News (montgomerycountymd.gov): https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/news/montgomery-county-recreations-fall-program-registration-begins-tuesday-aug-11 • Leave It, Move It, Roll It, Take It Seminar Olney Chamber of Commerce events: https://business.olneymd.org/events/details/leave-it-move-it-roll-it-take-it-seminar-7600 • 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/ • Brookeville Beer Farm Celebrates 10th Anniversary MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/08/08/brookeville-beer-farm-celebrates-10th-anniversary/ • CALL TO ACTION BY THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS ON NATIONAL POLL WORKER RECRUITMENT DAY Montgomery County GovDelivery alerts: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/subscribe/ • Guided Hike on the Underground Railroad Experience Trail - November 7 Montgomery Parks events (Route 108 parks): https://montgomeryparks.org/events/guided-hike-on-the-underground-railroad-experience-trail-november-7/ • Woodlawn Manor Maryland Emancipation Day Celebration Lecture Montgomery Parks events (Route 108 parks): https://montgomeryparks.org/events/woodlawn-manor-maryland-emancipation-day-celebration-lecture/ Montgomery Parks events (Route 108 parks): https://montgomeryparks.org/events/woodlawn-manor-special-events-maryland-emancipation-day-celebration/ • MCPS Communications Job Postings Draw Backlash After Hundreds of Positions Cut Moderately MoCo: https://moderatelymoco.com/mcps-communications-job-postings-draw-backlash-after-hundreds-of-positions-cut/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mcps-communications-job-postings-draw-backlash-after-hundreds-of-positions-cut This show is brand new — story tips, sources we should follow, ideas, partnerships: https://the108report.com/feedback

  7. 8 Aug

    The 108 Report — Saturday, August 8, 2026

    • Call for Artists: Functional Art Commission at Sandy Spring Museum Sandy Spring Museum newsletter: https://www.sandyspringmuseum.org/current-news • Cars & Cones at The Family Room with Laytonsville Fire Department Visit Montgomery events (Route 108 towns): https://visitmontgomery.com/events/cars-cones-at-the-family-room-with-laytonsville-fire-department/ • The Hangout Hub @ Olney - In-person MCPL Olney Library events: https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/16801722 • Maryland Redistricting Constitutional Amendment Heads to Voters MoCo360: https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/08/06/maryland-republicans-predict-legal-challenge-redistricting/ MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/08/05/maryland-general-assembly-passes-congressional-redistricting-amendment/ MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/08/05/maryland-redistricting-constitutional-amendment-heads-to-voters/ • 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/ • Protesters call on Gaithersburg officials to speak up on ICE Montgomery Community Media (MyMCM): https://www.mymcmedia.org/protesters-call-on-gaithersburg-officials-to-speak-up-on-ice/ • Condado actualiza sobre sarampión, influenza y regreso a clases Montgomery Community Media (MyMCM): https://www.mymcmedia.org/condado-actualiza-sobre-sarampion-influenza-y-regreso-a-clases/ • Montgomery Parks to initiate 2026 – 2027 annual deer population management operations MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/08/07/deer-management-program-returning-to-62-montgomery-county-parks/ Montgomery Parks News: https://montgomeryparks.org/montgomery-parks-to-initiate-2026-2027-annual-deer-population-management-operations/ • Four things to know about MCPS’ new cell phone rules MoCo360: https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/08/07/mcps-new-cell-phone-rules/ This show is brand new — story tips, sources we should follow, ideas, partnerships: https://the108report.com/feedback

  8. 7 Aug

    The 108 Report — Friday, August 7, 2026

    • Final two weeks to get away with murder Olney Theatre Center announcements: https://www.olneytheatre.org/ • Read to a Dog: Olney Library MCPL Olney Library events: https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/16528151 • 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/ • Montgomery County Proposes Bicycle Lanes and Crosswalk Upgrades in Bethesda MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/08/06/montgomery-county-proposes-bicycle-lanes-and-crosswalk-upgrades-in-bethesda/ Montgomery County GovDelivery alerts: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/subscribe/ Montgomery County News (montgomerycountymd.gov): https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/news/virtual-public-meeting-proposed-traffic-calming-improvements-along-pooks-hill-road-bethesda-held-tuesday-august-11 • County health officials update residents on measles, flu and back-to-school vaccinations Montgomery Community Media (MyMCM): https://www.mymcmedia.org/county-health-officials-update-residents-on-back-to-school-vaccinations/ • Supporting Families: Back-to-School Vaccinations and Mental Health will be Featured on "En Sintonía con el Concejo”, Friday at 2 p.m. on Radio America Montgomery County Council press releases: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/council/ • Md. measles cases part of Montgomery County push to vaccinate children before school starts MoCo360: https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/08/06/md-measles-cases-part-of-montgomery-county-push-to-vaccinate-children-before-school-starts/ • August MCPS Dates To Remember MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/08/06/august-mcps-dates-to-remember/ This show is brand new — story tips, sources we should follow, ideas, partnerships: https://the108report.com/feedback

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A five-minute daily news briefing for Sandy Spring, Ashton, Brookeville, and Olney, Maryland — the Route 108 corridor. Local news, events, history, and a concrete way to get involved, every morning at five thirty. The 108 Report is hosted by AI personalities — Claire, Maya, and Walter — and says so on every episode.

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    The 108 Report
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Clean
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    The 108 Report