Montgomery Community Media

Joseph Holland, a 34-year-old resident of Gaithersburg, faces a charge of first-degree rape of an adult female victim. Holland was arrested on March 26 on the strength of a criminal warrant according to The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD). Detectives from the Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) of MCPD have determined that the suspect met […]

The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is currently taking applications for the Community Services Grants Program. The program offers up to $10,000 in support of health and human service projects. The program will offer one-time grants to nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County serving residents in the community. In addition to the […]

The Montgomery County’s Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) reopened the Cabin John Liquor and Wine store on March 22. The store temporarily shut down earlier in March due to an employee’s potential exposure to COVID-19. After health officials instructed employees to quarantine at the store located at 11301 Seven Locks Road in Potomac, they were forced […]

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) announced three finalists designated by the Marian Greenblatt Education Fund for the 2021-2022 MCPS Teacher of the Year Award. The finalists include Sara Kopf from New Hampshire Estates Elementary School, Joseph Bostic from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School, and Patricia Richards from Walter Johnson High School.  The fund […]

The BlackRock Center’s Upcounty Consolidation Hub is holding a drive-thru food distribution at Watkins Mill High School.  Food will be distributed from 2 to 3:30 p.m., Friday, March 12. Upon arrival, drivers should stay in their vehicles to receive boxed groceries.  If you do not have a vehicle, or if you have any other questions, […]

Update (March 12, 6 p.m.): Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Department’s (MCPD) Collision Reconstruction Unit are investigating a collision involving a pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle Thursday, March 11. Third district officers and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue personnel responded to New Hampshire Avenue at Oakview Drive at approximately 9:08 p.m. Police […]

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) announced some changes to the technical support and distribution of Chromebooks for students and staff.  In-person support, repair, and distribution of  Chromebooks at the 45 West Gude Drive location will now take place from Mondays through Thursdays between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. There will be no distribution on Fridays.  […]

In honor of Women’s History Month, the Montgomery County Commission for Women and Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) are offering free financial health and wellness seminars for women.  The seminars are designed to help women strengthen their knowledge on financial matters. Though the seminars are tailored for women, they are open to all county residents.  […]

As Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) prepares to phase students into school buildings beginning Monday, March 1, the county Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will provide free COVID-19 nasal swab testing this weekend, available to all MCPS staff, students and family members.  “MCPS is committed to a path that returns our students to […]

Montgomery County Park Police is requesting feedback regarding its performance in an effort to provide quality public safety services, police said. In a survey, residents are asked to evaluate their experiences with park police, indicate their safety concerns in parks and make recommendations for improvements. The survey is offered in both Spanish and English. As […]