Montgomery Community Media

In honor of Women’s History Month, MCM is recognizing some of Montgomery County’s most notable women. Women who have driven change, fought for equality and provided representation for the many diverse parts of our community. Emily Edmonson was born in Montgomery County in 1835. Her father Paul was a free man and her mother Amelia […]

On Tuesday, March 12, IHOP will be giving away free short stacks of their original buttermilk pancakes. In exchange for the free pancakes, customers can donate to help children battling critical illnesses. The promotion is dine-in only and is limited to one short stack per customer. The proceeds will go to the Children’s Miracle Network […]

Cherry Blossom DC announced their forecast for the peak cherry blossom bloom. The National Park service predicts peak bloom will be between April 3 and 6. But, The Washington Post’s Capital Weather Gang expects the peak between April 1 and 5. Blooming depends on the weather, due to our cold spell, the buds are currently […]

In a unanimous vote, the Montgomery County Council passed a bill Tuesday that will ban smoking in outdoor areas where food is served. The ban applies to patios, decks and porches. Council Vice President Sidney Katz, who is the lead sponsor for the bill, says this is a public health issue, “Prohibiting smoking in outdoor […]

Montgomery County Council President Nancy Navarro announced an initiative to introduce racial equity and social justice policy in county government. County Executive Marc Elrich joins Navarro and the council to create policies that will address systemic racism. The council will hold a town hall meeting to allow community members to share their concerns. The feedback will […]

Montgomery County police said Monday they have identified the body of a man found behind a bus stop in Bethesda in late February. Police identified the body as Francisco De La O De La Cruz, 25. The Office of the Medical Examiner ruled the death a homicide. Officials say the investigation remains active. Detectives are urging […]

In honor of Women’s History Month, MCM is recognizing some of Montgomery County’s most notable women. Women who have driven change, fought for equality and provided representation for the many diverse parts of our community. Montgomery County Council President Nancy Navarro is one notable figure who has contributed to the community in many ways. Navarro […]

In honor of Black History Month, MCM is shining the light on some of Montgomery County’s most notable public figures, advocates, historians, and leaders who have driven change and provided representation for African Americans and minorities in our area. Today, we honor Winston Anderson. Sandy Spring is known for its rich history and landmark Sandy Spring […]

A house fire in Silver Spring on Saturday sent a woman in critical condition to the hospital. At around 6:20 p.m. a single-family home on the 2500 block of Holman Avenue in Forest Glen Park was engulfed in flames. More than 65 firefighters were on the scene battling the fire. UPDATE @mcfrs Media Info Tapline […]

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is tackling climate change with one big step that can affect our local community. Elrich testified at the Economic Matters Committee hearing in Annapolis in support of a bill that would allow the state to adopt the Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) program. Through the CCA, local governments can purchase clean and […]