Montgomery Community Media

A fire hydrant that blew off the water main Sunday night in Silver Spring shot water at such high pressure that is caused “significant” damage to a home that was more than 20 feet away. Washington Suburban and Sanitary Commission spokesman Jerry Irvine told MyMCMedia water from the hydrant crashed through a home’s bay window […]

The man who barricaded himself in his home on Sunday evening told police he had wanted to force officers to shoot him, according to a release from Montgomery County Police. Jeffrey Allan Flaherty is being held on $250,000 bond charged with four counts of first-degree assault. Police said the man barricaded himself in his Gaithersburg […]

Savi Technology established the Arabelle Gemmell Fund, a campaign designed to create a college fund for Arabelle Gemmell, daughter of Savi employee Ken Gemmell. Arabelle’s mother and two young brothers, Devin and Cole, were killed when a small plane hit their home near Gaithersburg on Dec. 8, 2014. Ken Gemmell was at work at the […]

UPDATED: A barricade situation ended peacefully when a Gaithersburg man surrendered after a three-hour standoff with police. Montgomery County Police report that a 53-year-old Jeffrey Allan Flaherty finally surrendered to police after initial reports he threatened a woman and her family and then barricaded himself in his home off Maryland Avenue. Police worked from about 7:15 p.m. […]

Montgomery County State’s Attorney John McCarthy and Governor-elect Larry Hogan talk about the growing issue of heroin use in the state and in Montgomery County. Hogan pledges to issue a state of emergency to deal with the issue. County Report This Week’s Sonya Burke has this report.

Here are the five things you need to know today, Dec. 22 in Montgomery County. 1- Police were on the scene of a home in Gaithersburg Sunday night dealing with what was a domestic-related barricade situation. 2- Last minute shoppers should follow these tips from Montgomery County Police. 3- MyMCMedia Blogger Maureen Stiles gives her […]

Getting ready for what might be a rainy Monday morning. According to the National Weather Service, we could see some rain and sleet 10 a.m. to noon here Monday. The good news is the ice isn’t likely to accumulate. Then, by Wednesday forecasters are predicting a 30-degree temperature swing. It looks like it will be a a […]

Montgomery County Police partnered with Target at their store in Rockville Saturday for a Heroes & Helpers shopping event benefitting in-need youth to help buy holiday gifts for their families. This is the third year MCP and Target have teamed up to help build strong community relations. The Heroes & Helpers program helps to foster […]

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett hosted the National Association of Counties (NACO) awards. Several Montgomery County offices won awards. Sonya Burke has the story.

The Takoma Park Library provides the venue for a Politics and Prose Bookstore literary event that lets kids meet five popular children’s authors. Sonya Burke brings you the story.