Montgomery Community Media

Detectives from the Collision Reconstruction Unit continue to investigate a fatal motorcycle crash that happened on Tuesday, according to a press release from MCPD. 3rd district officers met Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service personnel at the intersection of Columbia Pike and Stewart Lane around 5:25 p.m. According to the press release, the operator of […]

Detectives from the Special Victims Investigation Division arrested and charged a Rockville man on charges of sexual abuse of minors, according to a Tuesday press release from MCPD. Police are concerned that there may be additional victims. Priyant Sundas, age 30, was employed at the Chevy Chase Arts Academy since October of 2020. Prior to […]

The County Planning Team is meeting with community members on Tuesday from 7-8 p.m. to answer questions about the Silver Spring and Adjacent Communities Plan. The informal, virtual meeting will give stakeholders a chance to air their concerns ahead of the Dec. 2 public hearing. The Silver Spring and Adjacent Communities Plan divides the city […]

The Garden of Lights exhibit is returning to Brookside Gardens on Friday following a yearlong hiatus related to the coronavirus pandemic, according to Montgomery Parks. The exhibit, now in its 23rd year, is a wintertime tradition in the County. It is an outdoor, walk-through experience where families can enjoy colorful LED light displays depicting flora […]

Veterans Day, observed annually on Nov. 11, honors all those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are over 40,000 veterans living in Montgomery County. Here’s a look at upcoming events commemorating their service to the country. Veterans Day Ceremony Join American Legion Daniel-Jeffers Post 247 for […]

The Chevy Chase Library, built in 1965, needs major repairs and updates according to the Office of Planning and Development. The building underwent five major renovations between 1990 and 2009. Now the County wants to hear from the public to determine the future of the library. The county poses two possible scenarios. The first would […]

This week Montgomery County School Psychologists’ Association hosts a virtual expo in honor of Mental Health Awareness Week, according to an Oct. 20 MCPS Bulletin. The free expo aims to put students and families in touch with mental health experts who can provide information on topics pertinent to school-aged children — such as vaping, social […]

Montgomery Parks invites the community to a celebration of the recently renovated Maydale Nature Classroom on Saturday from 2-5 p.m., according to a Monday press release. The free event will take place rain or shine. It will include a brief speaking program and self-guided tours of the facility. Family-friendly activities provide the fun  — s’mores […]

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended Tuesday children between the ages of 5 and 11 receive the Pfizer-BioNTech pediatric COVID-19 vaccine. The FDA authorized the same vaccine for emergency use on Oct. 29. In line with these developments, MCPS will partner with the County Department of Health and Human Services and Holy Cross […]

The child killed in a three-vehicle crash last week was identified as 4-year-old Iliana Hernandez of Silver Spring, according to an update by Montgomery County Police (MCP). Just after 10 p.m. on Oct. 21, Hernandez was riding in the back seat of her parents’ Acura. The car was traveling southbound on Georgia Avenue when it […]