Montgomery Community Media

Elected officials who represent the Bethesda area have asked the Federal Aviation Administration to measure noise levels from flights to and from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The officials — U.S. Sens. Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin, Reps. John Delaney and Jamie Raskin, County Executive Ike Leggett, and County Council President Roger Berliner — […]

A Wheaton 18-year-old who was arrested with what police said was an assault rifle from a Rockville city police cruiser and a stolen car was released after posting bond even though he had an active detainer in place filed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, an ICE statement said. Mario Granados-Alvarado of the 2900 block […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra, Michael Goldman discusses when Metro will stop the practice of halting some outbound subway trains at the Grosvenor-Strathmore station. Goldman is a member of the Metro Board of Directors, and he recently addressed the Montgomery County Council about the Metro budget.

Rockville’s Croydon Park Playground received $131,500 from the Department of Natural Resources as one of 23 parks and playgrounds grants. The money will replace an existing 21-year-old playground, and install new picnic tables, benches, pads and trash cans, according to information from DNR. The agency distributed $2.5 million to municipalities across the state.

Here are five things to know today, May 8, in Montgomery County: 1. Meeting the press: County Council President Roger Berliner holds his weekly meeting with reporters at 11:30 a.m. 2. Staying active: The Active Aging Expo runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park, 506 S. Frederick Ave., […]

An 81-year-old from Silver Spring died Friday morning after an accident at the Georgia Avenue and Regina Drive, Montgomery County police said. Stavroula Doulaveris, of the 13400 block of Norden Drive, was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.  She died from her injuries at the hospital, according to a police statement on the […]

In the wake of Friday’s announcement that charges had been dropped in the Rockville High School rape case, School Superintendent Jack Smith met with the members of the media. Here’s the video of his discussion with MyMCMedia.org: School Board President Michael Durso said the incident brings home the fact that school safety is important, whether […]

Public safety news was the top story of the week, with the story of a man in Poolesville who pointed a gun at his landlord. Other top stories included Metro’s plans for the Shady Grove and Rockville stations, the Germantown homicide investigation, the story of a homeless woman, and the follow-up on a story about […]

The bail has been revoked for a 57-year-old high school security guard who was charged with having sex with a 17-year-old student, according to documents filed in Montgomery County District Court. Mark Christopher Yantsos violated his bail conditions by visiting the girl in late April and early May, the documents say. On May 2, Yantsos and […]

Prosecutors dropped the rape and sex offense charges against the 17-year-old accused in the March 16 case at Rockville High School, a case that sparked resident anger over student safety and national attention over immigration. “After a painstaking investigation and review of these matters, we have concluded that the facts of this case do not […]