The 108 Report

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. 10h ago

    The 108 Report — Saturday, August 1, 2026

    • Olney National Night Out Ranked No. 13 Worldwide, Returns August 4 MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/07/22/olney-national-night-out-ranked-no-13-worldwide-returns-august-4/ • Montgomery County Board Vacancies - July 22, 2026 Montgomery County GovDelivery alerts: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/subscribe/ • Virtual Public Hearing on the Purple Line Sidewalk Proposal for the Manchester Place Station in Silver Spring to be Held on Thursday, July 30 MoCo360: https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/07/31/mcdot-manchester-place-sidewalks-project/ MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/07/18/mcdot-to-hold-public-hearing-on-purple-line-sidewalk-improvements-in-silver-spring/ Montgomery County News (montgomerycountymd.gov): https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/news/virtual-public-hearing-purple-line-sidewalk-proposal-manchester-place-station-silver-spring-held-thursday-july-30 • Tea at Woodlawn Manor - September 19 Montgomery Parks events (Route 108 parks): https://montgomeryparks.org/events/tea-at-woodlawn-manor-july/ Montgomery Parks events (Route 108 parks): https://montgomeryparks.org/events/tea-at-woodlawn-manor-september-19/ • 2026 National Night Out Obexchange listserv (groups.io): https://groups.io/g/Obexchange Olney Chamber of Commerce events: https://business.olneymd.org/events/details/2026-national-night-out-7563 • Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on July 28, Sept. 15 and Sept. 22, 2026 Montgomery County Council press releases: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/council/ Montgomery County News (montgomerycountymd.gov): https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/news/montgomery-county-council-hold-public-hearings-july-28-sept-15-sept-22-2026 Montgomery County News (montgomerycountymd.gov): https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/news/montgomery-county-council-hold-public-hearings-july-28-sept-15-sept-22-2026-0 Montgomery County News (montgomerycountymd.gov): https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/news/montgomery-county-council-hold-public-hearings-sept-15-22-2026 • Admissions Walking Tour Wednesday at Sandy Spring Friends School Sandy Spring Friends School calendar: https://www.ssfs.org/news-media/calendars • First Day of School at Sandy Spring Friends School Sandy Spring Friends School calendar: https://www.ssfs.org/news-media/calendars • Booked for the Summer: The Road to Biliteracy Continues MCPS News (montgomeryschoolsmd.org): https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/news/mcps-news/2026/07/biliteracy/ This show is brand new — story tips, sources we should follow, ideas, partnerships: https://the108report.com/feedback

  2. 1d ago

    The 108 Report — Friday, July 31, 2026

    • Maryland State Police Joining National Night Out Events in Montgomery County MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/07/30/maryland-state-police-joining-national-night-out-events-in-montgomery-county/ • MacGillis Global Academy Virtual Open House Ashton-Sandy Spring Patch events: https://patch.com/maryland/ashton-sandyspring • Building Safer Communities: Summer Crime Prevention and National Night Out 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/ • 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/ • Want to testify on Maryland redistricting? Sign up by July 31 Montgomery Community Media (MyMCM): https://www.mymcmedia.org/maryland-redistricting-testimony-signup/ • Library card maxxing The Baltimore Banner (Montgomery County newsletter): https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/ • Montgomery County Back-to-School Fair Goes Regional in 2026 Montgomery Community Media (MyMCM): https://www.mymcmedia.org/mcps-back-to-school-fair-regional-2026/ • Noodle King Reopening Friday After Nearly Two-Month Closure Following Kitchen Fire MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/07/29/noodle-king-reopening-friday-after-nearly-two-month-closure-following-kitchen-fire/ This show is brand new — story tips, sources we should follow, ideas, partnerships: https://the108report.com/feedback

  3. 2d ago

    The 108 Report — Thursday, July 30, 2026

    • Monthly Bluegrass Jam at Brookeville Beer Farm - Seneca Creek Bluegrass Band Ashton-Sandy Spring Patch events: https://patch.com/maryland/ashton-sandyspring • Pickleball - 55+ Drop-In Ross Boddy Community Recreation Center calendar: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec/facilities/recreationcenters/rossboddy.html?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D205848854 Ross Boddy Community Recreation Center calendar: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec/facilities/recreationcenters/rossboddy.html?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D205848855 Ross Boddy Community Recreation Center calendar: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec/facilities/recreationcenters/rossboddy.html?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D205848856 • Lil One's Open Gym (Pre-School) Ross Boddy Community Recreation Center calendar: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec/facilities/recreationcenters/rossboddy.html?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D205847966 Ross Boddy Community Recreation Center calendar: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec/facilities/recreationcenters/rossboddy.html?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D205847967 Ross Boddy Community Recreation Center calendar: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec/facilities/recreationcenters/rossboddy.html?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D205847968 • School closure process, new boundary study to begin in August MoCo360: https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/07/17/school-boundary-study/ The Baltimore Banner (Montgomery County newsletter): https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/ • Traffic Alert: Fallen Tree Blocks Waring Station Road in Germantown MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/07/28/traffic-alert-fallen-tree-blocks-waring-station-road-in-germantown/ • Council President Fani-González's Statement on 18-Month Data Centers Moratorium Council President Natali Fani-González newsletter: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/council/ Montgomery County News (montgomerycountymd.gov): https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/news/council-approves-18-month-data-center-moratorium-places-limitations-data-center-development • Maryland Sues Department of Education Over School Mental Health Grant Cuts MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/07/10/maryland-sues-department-of-education-over-school-mental-health-grant-cuts/ MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/07/29/maryland-wins-court-order-protecting-school-mental-health-grants/ • The Jawando Report: Data Center Moratorium Passes in Final Vote Councilmember Will Jawando newsletter: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/council/ • Olney native James Wood powers Nationals with another 30-homer season Montgomery Community Media (MyMCM): https://www.mymcmedia.org/olney-native-james-wood-nationals-30-home-runs/ • Montgomery County Students Earn Dunkin’ DMV Scholarships MCPS News (montgomeryschoolsmd.org): https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/news/mcps-news/2026/07/2026-dunkin-dmv-regional-scholarships/ MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/07/14/montgomery-county-students-earn-dunkin-dmv-scholarships/ MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/07/28/seven-montgomery-county-students-awarded-2500-dunkin-scholarships/ • Viral Bagel Chain Announces Opening Date for First Maryland Location MoCo360: https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/07/21/popup-bagels-revised-opening-date-august/ MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/07/11/viral-bagel-chain-announces-opening-date-for-first-maryland-location/ This show is brand new — story tips, sources we should follow, ideas, partnerships: https://the108report.com/feedback

  4. 3d ago

    The 108 Report — Wednesday, July 29, 2026

    • Olney Mill Road Completely Blocked at Falling Green Obexchange listserv (groups.io): https://groups.io/g/Obexchange • Sandy Spring Museum Volunteer Day Sandy Spring Museum newsletter: https://www.sandyspringmuseum.org/current-news • Sandy Spring Museum Honeybee Project seeks donations by August 3 Sandy Spring Museum newsletter: https://www.sandyspringmuseum.org/current-news • Meditate with a Monk: Blissful Tuesdays at Sandy Spring Museum Ashton-Sandy Spring Patch events: https://patch.com/maryland/ashton-sandyspring Sandy Spring Museum newsletter: https://www.sandyspringmuseum.org/current-news • Tornado Watch Issued for Montgomery County and Much of the Mid-Atlantic Until 10pm Tuesday Night MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/07/28/tornado-watch-issued-for-montgomery-county-and-much-of-the-mid-atlantic-until-10pmtuesday-night/ • School closure process, new boundary study to begin in August MoCo360: https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/07/17/school-boundary-study/ The Baltimore Banner (Montgomery County newsletter): https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/ • Please help this family in need this family dad has been detained by ICE a few days Obexchange listserv (groups.io): https://groups.io/g/Obexchange • Virtual Public Hearing on the Purple Line Sidewalk Proposal for the Manchester Place Station in Silver Spring to be Held on Thursday, July 30 MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/07/18/mcdot-to-hold-public-hearing-on-purple-line-sidewalk-improvements-in-silver-spring/ Montgomery County News (montgomerycountymd.gov): https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/news/virtual-public-hearing-purple-line-sidewalk-proposal-manchester-place-station-silver-spring-held-thursday-july-30 • Council Approves 18-Month Data Center Moratorium and Places Limitations on Data Center Development Montgomery County Council press releases: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/council/ • Montgomery County Students Earn Dunkin’ DMV Scholarships MCPS News (montgomeryschoolsmd.org): https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/news/mcps-news/2026/07/2026-dunkin-dmv-regional-scholarships/ MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/07/14/montgomery-county-students-earn-dunkin-dmv-scholarships/ MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/07/28/seven-montgomery-county-students-awarded-2500-dunkin-scholarships/ This show is brand new — story tips, sources we should follow, ideas, partnerships: https://the108report.com/feedback

  5. 4d ago

    The 108 Report — Tuesday, July 28, 2026

    • Sandy Spring Museum Volunteer Day Sandy Spring Museum newsletter: https://www.sandyspringmuseum.org/current-news • Meditate with a Monk: Blissful Tuesdays at Sandy Spring Museum Ashton-Sandy Spring Patch events: https://patch.com/maryland/ashton-sandyspring Sandy Spring Museum newsletter: https://www.sandyspringmuseum.org/current-news • 2026 National Night Out Obexchange listserv (groups.io): https://groups.io/g/Obexchange Olney Chamber of Commerce events: https://business.olneymd.org/events/details/2026-national-night-out-7563 • Virtual Public Hearing on the Purple Line Sidewalk Proposal for the Manchester Place Station in Silver Spring to be Held on Thursday, July 30 MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/07/18/mcdot-to-hold-public-hearing-on-purple-line-sidewalk-improvements-in-silver-spring/ Montgomery County News (montgomerycountymd.gov): https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/news/virtual-public-hearing-purple-line-sidewalk-proposal-manchester-place-station-silver-spring-held-thursday-july-30 • Rabid Beaver Bites Teen at Maryland State Park, Swimming Area Closed MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/07/27/rabid-beaver-bites-teen-at-maryland-state-park-swimming-area-closed/ • Montgomery County nears new data center ban MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/07/27/montgomery-county-council-to-vote-on-18-month-data-center-moratorium-tuesday/ Montgomery County News (montgomerycountymd.gov): https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/news/montgomery-county-council-meets-july-28-vote-data-center-moratorium-zoning-measure-establish-clear-definitions-limitations-data-centers-county The Banner: news alerts: https://www.thebanner.com/ • Beloved Family-Owned Restaurant to Permanently Close This Week MoCo360: https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/07/27/alatri-bros-pizza-closes-bethesda/ MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/07/23/beloved-family-owned-restaurant-to-permanently-close-this-week/ • Montgomery County to Certify 2026 Primary Election Results Wednesday Moderately MoCo: https://moderatelymoco.com/montgomery-county-to-certify-2026-primary-election-results-wednesday/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=montgomery-county-to-certify-2026-primary-election-results-wednesday • From kid-friendly TikTok to Amish market navigator, middle schoolers display creative coding MoCo360: https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/07/27/from-kid-friendly-tiktok-to-amish-market-navigator-middle-schoolers-display-creative-coding/ This show is brand new — story tips, sources we should follow, ideas, partnerships: https://the108report.com/feedback

  6. 4d ago

    The 108 Report — Monday, July 27, 2026

    • Sandy Spring Museum Volunteer Day Sandy Spring Museum newsletter: https://www.sandyspringmuseum.org/current-news • Meditate with a Monk: Blissful Tuesdays at Sandy Spring Museum Ashton-Sandy Spring Patch events: https://patch.com/maryland/ashton-sandyspring Sandy Spring Museum newsletter: https://www.sandyspringmuseum.org/current-news • Montgomery County Council Meets on July 28 to Vote on Data Center Moratorium and Zoning Measure to Establish Clear Definitions and Limitations on Data Centers in the County Montgomery County Council press releases: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/council/ • Read to a Dog: Olney Library MCPL Olney Library events: https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/16499939 MCPL Olney Library events: https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/16528148 MCPL Olney Library events: https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/16528149 • Council Committees to Take Up MCPS Technology Plan, ADU Rules and Rental AC Requirements MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/07/24/council-committees-to-take-up-mcps-technology-plan-adu-rules-and-rental-ac-requirements/ Montgomery County Council press releases: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/council/ • Beloved Family-Owned Restaurant to Permanently Close This Week MoCo360: https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/07/27/alatri-bros-pizza-closes-bethesda/ MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/07/23/beloved-family-owned-restaurant-to-permanently-close-this-week/ • 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/ • Elrich offers updates on lower speed limits, road safety throughout Montgomery County MoCo360: https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/07/23/elrich-offers-updates-on-lower-speed-limits-road-safety-throughout-montgomery-county/ MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/07/25/elrich-cites-26-fatal-crashes-while-defending-countys-speed-limit-reductions/ • Rolling Fog Hazy DIPA Release at Brookeville Beer Farm Brookeville Beer Farm newsletter: https://www.brookevillebeerfarm.com/ • Three MCPS Students Earn $120,000 Scholarships to Midland University MCPS News (montgomeryschoolsmd.org): https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/news/mcps-news/2026/07/national-american-miss-nam/ MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/07/25/three-montgomery-county-students-awarded-120000-college-scholarships/ This show is brand new — story tips, sources we should follow, ideas, partnerships: https://the108report.com/feedback

  7. 6d ago

    The 108 Report — Sunday, July 26, 2026

    • Montgomery County to Vote on Updated Ghost Gun, Firearm Restrictions MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/07/20/montgomery-county-to-vote-on-updated-ghost-gun-firearm-restrictions/ MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/07/25/elrich-to-sign-revised-montgomery-county-gun-restrictions-into-law/ Montgomery County News (montgomerycountymd.gov): https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/news/montgomery-county-executive-marc-elrich-hold-bill-signing-firearms-safety-legislation • Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on July 28, Sept. 15 and Sept. 22, 2026 Montgomery County Council press releases: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/council/ Montgomery County News (montgomerycountymd.gov): https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/news/montgomery-county-council-hold-public-hearings-july-28-sept-15-sept-22-2026 Montgomery County News (montgomerycountymd.gov): https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/news/montgomery-county-council-hold-public-hearings-july-28-sept-15-sept-22-2026-0 • Montgomery County Officials and Kuhns to Announce a Significant Milestone Toward Restoring Ferry Service MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/07/24/county-takes-ownership-of-whites-ferry-but-virginia-landing-rights-remain-unresolved/ Montgomery County News (montgomerycountymd.gov): https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/news/montgomery-county-officials-kuhns-announce-significant-milestone-toward-restoring-ferry-service Montgomery County News (montgomerycountymd.gov): https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/news/montgomery-county-officials-kuhns-reach-agreement-transfer-whites-ferry-property-business-assets-montgomery-county • Elrich offers updates on lower speed limits, road safety throughout Montgomery County MoCo360: https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/07/23/elrich-offers-updates-on-lower-speed-limits-road-safety-throughout-montgomery-county/ MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/07/25/elrich-cites-26-fatal-crashes-while-defending-countys-speed-limit-reductions/ • Three MCPS Students Earn $120,000 Scholarships to Midland University MCPS News (montgomeryschoolsmd.org): https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/news/mcps-news/2026/07/national-american-miss-nam/ MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/07/25/three-montgomery-county-students-awarded-120000-college-scholarships/ • Local artists open their studio doors Saturday, Sunday MoCo360: https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/07/15/local-artists-open-their-studio-doors-saturday-sunday/ • Wellness Weekends at the Olney Farmers and Artists Market MedStar Montgomery health classes & events (Olney): https://www.medstarhealth.org/classes-and-events/wellness-weekends-olney-farmers-market/ • Basketball - Youth Drop-In (17 & Under) Ross Boddy Community Recreation Center calendar: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec/facilities/recreationcenters/rossboddy.html?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D205848965 Ross Boddy Community Recreation Center calendar: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec/facilities/recreationcenters/rossboddy.html?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D205848966 Ross Boddy Community Recreation Center calendar: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec/facilities/recreationcenters/rossboddy.html?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D205848967 Ross Boddy Community Recreation Center calendar: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec/facilities/recreationcenters/rossboddy.html?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D205848968 Ross Boddy Community Recreation Center calendar: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec/facilities/recreationcenters/rossboddy.html?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D205848969 • Partial Red Line Shutdown Travel Alternatives Montgomery County GovDelivery alerts: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/subscribe/ Source of the Spring: https://www.sourceofthespring.com/silver-spring-news/2918220/mcdot-adds-glenmont-express-shuttle-during-red-line-closure/ This show is brand new — story tips, sources we should follow, ideas, partnerships: https://the108report.com/feedback

  8. Jul 25

    The 108 Report — Saturday, July 25, 2026

    • Support Group Sandy Spring Friends Meeting calendar: https://www.sandyspring.org/calendar • Sandy Spring Bluegrass Jam Sandy Spring Museum newsletter: https://www.sandyspringmuseum.org/current-news • Council Committees to Take Up MCPS Technology Plan, ADU Rules and Rental AC Requirements MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/07/24/council-committees-to-take-up-mcps-technology-plan-adu-rules-and-rental-ac-requirements/ Montgomery County Council press releases: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/council/ • Basic Computer Class MCPL Olney Library events: https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/16640689 MCPL Olney Library events: https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/16640690 MCPL Olney Library events: https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/16789134 • Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on July 28, Sept. 15 and Sept. 22, 2026 Montgomery County Council press releases: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/council/ Montgomery County News (montgomerycountymd.gov): https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/news/montgomery-county-council-hold-public-hearings-july-28-sept-15-sept-22-2026 Montgomery County News (montgomerycountymd.gov): https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/news/montgomery-county-council-hold-public-hearings-july-28-sept-15-sept-22-2026-0 • MoCo environmental advocates urge passage of 18-month data center moratorium MoCo360: https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/07/24/18-month-moratorium-environmental-advocates/ • Private Event Hosting at Brookeville Beer Farm Brookeville Beer Farm newsletter: https://www.brookevillebeerfarm.com/ • Update: Police Investigating Four Commercial Burglaries Along Old Georgetown Road MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/07/21/update-police-investigating-four-commercial-burglaries-along-old-georgetown-road/ MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/07/23/update-detectives-release-images-of-suspects-in-four-bethesda-burglaries/ • Concern for Missing 16-Year-Old Girl MoCoShow: https://mocoshow.com/2026/07/23/concern-for-missing-16-year-old-girl-31/ Montgomery County News (montgomerycountymd.gov): https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/news/concern-missing-sixteen-year-old-19 • Rolling Fog Hazy DIPA Release at Brookeville Beer Farm Brookeville Beer Farm newsletter: https://www.brookevillebeerfarm.com/ • MCPS to stop paying for AP, IB test fees for some students MoCo360: https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/07/23/mcps-ap-ib-exams/ 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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  • Creator
    The 108 Report
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Clean
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    The 108 Report