Articles by Fran Murphy

November 17, 2021 | Fran Murphy

Affordable Housing Unit Opens in Takoma Park

Affordable housing in Montgomery County took a step forward Tuesday in Takoma Park. Various county officials, including County Executive Marc Elrich, cut the ceremonial ribbon at a 9 apartment unit owned and operated by the National Center for Children and Families.

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November 17, 2021 | Fran Murphy

On/Off Mask Mandates: Elrich Weighs In

They’re on. They’re off. They’re on again. The constantly changing status of mask-wearing has plenty of county residents confused and frustrated. We checked in with County Executive Marc Elrich to get his thoughts on the subject.

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November 1, 2021 | Fran Murphy

On Election Eve, Gaithersburg Residents Set to Pick Mayor, Council Members

Tuesday marks election day for three key offices in the City of Gaithersburg. Residents can go to the polls to vote for Mayor and two at-large council members. Incumbent Mayor Jud Ashman looks to win a second term. His challenger, Stephen Escobar, serves as a soldier in the Maryland  Army National Guard. The mayor serves […]

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October 29, 2021 | Fran Murphy

Ghost Stories of Montgomery County

‘Tis the season for thrillers …and while it may not be “Halloween Part 13” or “The Maryland Lawnmower Massacre”, MyMCM has created its own version of the genre: “Ghost Stories.” In this less than full-length feature, the real star is Montgomery County. While she doesn’t believe in ghosts herself, Lottes confesses she really wrote her […]

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September 9, 2021 | Fran Murphy

Remembering Montgomery County’s 9/11 Victims

On September 11, 2001, the county lost 11 of its citizens in the terrorist attack on the Pentagon. Some of them worked there. Two were at a random meeting. Two were on the plane that crashed into the building. You can find their names on benches and a plaque at the Rockville 9/11 Memorial. But […]

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September 9, 2021 | Fran Murphy

A 9/11 Family Member Tells His Story of Survival

Eleven Montgomery County residents lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. All of them perished when American Airlines #77 hit the Pentagon. Michele Heidenberger was on board working as a senior flight attendant. Her husband, Tom Heidenberger of Chevy Chase, still mourns her loss as he reflects on the 20 years […]

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August 20, 2021 | Fran Murphy

Farmers Run the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair

MyMCM goes to the Montgomery County fair and finds out who makes it all happen.    

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August 6, 2021 | Fran Murphy

Eviction Moratorium Ends August 15

With the Maryland eviction moratorium set to end August 15, Montgomery County residents need help. According to research by Surgo Ventures, a non profit health organization, nearly 15% percent of county renters could use rent relief. The average amount these county renters owe is $5834. The nonprofit nonpartisan news service Maryland Matters finds two factors […]

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July 30, 2021 | Fran Murphy

Sunflower Spectacular in Germantown

So you didn’t pop for those tickets to the Van Gogh Immersive Experience. There’s still time to pick up the vibe. Starting August 6 through 15, you can travel to Butler’s Orchard and stroll among the abundant blossoms at their Sunflower Spectacular. The spectacle stretches for two football fields filled with the fabulous flowerheads. And […]

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July 27, 2021 | Fran Murphy

Silver Spring Woman Embezzled $1.5 Million

Eleanor Milligan, 61, of Silver Spring was convicted in U.S. District Court of embezzling $1.5 million dollars from an employer.  Over a period of six and a half years, from 2009 to 2016, she manipulated the payroll of a D.C.-based business. Using the identities of fellow employees, she made payments to herself. Milligan was convicted […]

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