Montgomery Community Media

Montgomery County councilmembers unanimously approved the special appropriation for the African American Health Program Executive Committee Targeted COVID-19 Response during a session on Tuesday, With this comprehensive strategy, more than $3 million would go towards continuous coronavirus response efforts that will focus on county zip codes with high numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases and where African […]

As Tropical Storm Isaias approaches the Mid-Atlantic region, the county continues to monitor its path. Impact of the storm will be felt all along the East Coast, including here in Montgomery County, as it moves northward throughout the week, according to the National Weather Service. Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management Director Dr. Earl Stoddard says […]

One person was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a two-vehicle collision in the Brookeville area on Sunday evening. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service officials responded to the 21700 block of New Hampshire Avenue near Gaithers Meadow Lane around 10:30 p.m. The crash caused one of the vehicles to flip over, […]

Montgomery County Police are investigating the burglary of a Dunkin’ located on the 8400 block of Colesville Road in downtown Silver Spring. On July 12, shortly before 7:00 p.m., a suspect forced entry to the restaurant through the front door. According to an MCPD press release, the suspect stole electronics and food and placed the […]

According to Governor Larry Hogan, state contact tracing data shows that family and other social gatherings have been a significant source of COVID-19 transmission. During his press conference on Wednesday afternoon, Gov. Larry Hogan said that of all the people who contracted the virus state-wide, 44% attended a family gathering, 23% attended a house party, and […]

Detectives with the Montgomery County Police Department continue to investigate an armed robbery that happened in the downtown area of Silver Spring last week. On Monday, July 20, shortly after 5:00 p.m., officers responded to 1200 block of East West Highway. The victim told police that he was outside walking when two suspects approached him. […]

The 2020 General Election process will have a different look compared to previous years due to the COVID-19 health crisis. The Montgomery County Board of Elections is providing information to help make voting as easy and as safe as possible for residents on November 3. During his press conference on July 22, Governor Larry Hogan said […]

It’s Thursday, July 30, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. COVID-19 Testing Options: There is free COVID-19 testing available today at the Silver Spring Civic Building from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Appointments are recommended to reduce wait times, but walk-ups are allowed. Click here for more information. TOMORROW! Free #COVID19 testing […]

Officers with the Montgomery County Police Department helped save a man’s life after a stabbing in Silver Spring in June. Details were revealed in an MCPD press release on Wednesday. “We are proud of these highly trained officers who, without regard for their own safety during this ongoing pandemic, provided immediate care that saved a […]

A Gaithersburg woman died from injuries sustained in a multi-vehicle collision in Rockville on Tuesday morning. Three other people were injured, according to the Montgomery County Police Department. 74-year-old Amanda Motta of King James Way in Gaithersburg was sitting in the back seat of a vehicle that was struck on West Montgomery Avenue (MD Route […]