Montgomery Community Media

More than 100 Montgomery County firefighters responded to a three-alarm fire at a townhouse in Germantown on Monday, March 14. According to officials, the fire caused one home to collapse and damaged surrounding buildings. Peggy Garland’s home was one of the buildings that was impacted by the blaze. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Garland describes the […]

Here are your five things to know today, March 14, in Montgomery County: 1. Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) prekindergarten and Head Start registration begins today. 2. Olney Library will be hosting a Voter Empowerment Drive today. Board of Elections representatives will be available to discuss voting equipment and voter registration. 3. The Montgomery County Planning, Housing, […]

UPDATED Montgomery County firefighters responded to a heavy house fire in Boyds on Thursday, March 10 that has displaced a family, according to a Fire and Rescue officials. Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer said the the two-story single family house fire on 18300 block Aspen Dale Court began in the garage and extended into the home. […]

Here are your five things to know today, March 11, in Montgomery County: 1. The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 42nd Annual Public Safety Awards ceremony and luncheon today. 2. The Germantown Gaithersburg Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for Tri State Restorations today. 3. The Gaithersburg Educational Enrichment […]

More than a month after the historic winter storm that buried Montgomery County, the County Council held a snow briefing on March 8. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Councilmember Marc Elrich says that the County’s Snow Map and 311 Call Center need improvement. County officials also talk about plans of moving the 311 Call Center […]

Here are your five things to know today, March 10, in Montgomery County: 1. Montgomery County Police Chief Tom Manger is heading to Annapolis today to meet with members of the Maryland State Senate to advocate for tougher DUI laws. 2. The Montgomery Blair High School PTSA will be hosting a winter social to honor […]

Donna Edwards (D-MD) was recently a panelist on “Real Time with Bill Maher.” When asked about her Senate campaign, Edwards had this to say about her opponent Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), “He’s raised 10 times as much money…but that’s alright, I’ve got the people.” In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Van Hollen responds to Edwards comments. […]

UPDATED Montgomery County firefighters battled a heavy house fire in Gaithersburg Wednesday afternoon. According to Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the single family home is located at Quantum Place. The fire originated on the second floor of the home and extended to the attic, Piringer said. The owners of the home were away, but several workers […]

It’s has been more than a month since the historic winter storm buried Montgomery County in snow and on Tuesday, March 8, the County Council held a briefing with state and local officials to review storm response efforts. Officials estimated that the County spent approximately $40 million on snow removal, or $1 million per inch of snow. […]

Donna Edwards (D-MD) is running for U.S. Senate and stopped by Montgomery Community Media studios to tape her candidate statement. MyMCMedia caught up with Edwards in the newsroom. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Edwards discusses her upcoming debates with opponent Chris Van Hollen. Edwards will be on the ballot on April 26, when Marylanders can vote […]