Montgomery Community Media

A woman was found dead in a Burtonsville pond Wednesday, Montgomery County Police said. About 3:39 p.m., Silver Spring District officers responded to a pond behind the 14200 block of Ballinger Terrace for the report of a suspicious situation. First responders found the remains of a woman in the pond, police said. The Office of […]

A Montgomery Village resident said he wanted to use the internet for good, so he started a fundraising drive to collect money to give sleeping bags to the homeless. His gofundme drive has raised enough money for 100 sleeping bags and he’s delivered about half around the District of Columbia. Other sleeping bags will be […]

Thefts From Vehicles Summary: Rockville District Two thefts from vehicles occurred between about 4 p.m. Dec. 2 and about 1 p.m. Dec. 3. One theft occurred in the 12100 block of Devilwood Drive and one theft occurred in the 13500 block of Hayworth Drive. No force; property was taken. Bethesda District Multiple thefts from vehicles […]

Here are political fundraisers scheduled before the Jan. 10 start of the General Assembly session, when incumbent delegates, senators and other state officials are prohibited from raising money for their campaigns. Wednesday, Jan. 3 Delegate Jeff Waldstreicher (D-18), a candidate for Maryland Senate, hosts a breakfast reception from 9 a.m. to 10 .m. Jan. 3, […]

Pepco is asking the Maryland Public Service Commission for a rate increase that would add $5.14 to an average consumer’s bill, the company said Tuesday. The rate increase covers $41.4 million for work done in 2017. The company spent about $222.9 million in the year, said Donna Cooper, Pepco region president, in a conference call […]

Takoma Park police say an 8-year-old girl was the victim of an attempted abduction Tuesday morning. Police are asking residents who live on Elm or Pine avenues and have outdoor security cameras to call them at 301-270-1100 to assist in the investigation. Police are looking for a Chrysler Pacifica possibly with D.C. tags and with […]

Here’s five things to know today, Tuesday, Jan. 2, in Montgomery County: 1. Art Contest: The MoComCon — Montgomery Comics Con — is holding an art contest. Here are the deets. Draw on your superpowers! Enter the #MoComCon art contest. Entries due to any branch by 4pm, 1/7. Get full contest rules and download an […]

With all the public safety news, the events happening in the school system and even the development announcements we’ve covered this year, our No. 1 story for the year was … drum roll please … sunflowers. Here are the Top 20 stories for the year for MyMCMedia.org:   UPDATED: Acres of Sunflowers Are Blooming in Poolesville […]

Headlines for gang violence dominated 2017, with bodies found in parks and youths getting lengthy prison terms for orchestrating attacks. “In context, you have to remember that Montgomery County overall is still a very safe place to live. Our crime rate is substantially down. … When you see an aberration in violent crime in one […]

Gov. Larry Hogan dropped probably the most remarkable transportation news in September when he proposed that I-270 and the Capital Beltway get four new lanes. Private companies would design, build and maintain the lanes, which would then be able to charge tolls. Some local leaders have been skeptical about the plans, preferring less-expensive reversible lanes […]