Montgomery Community Media

This year’s crime statistics may have Montgomery County councilmembers do a double take when the council’s Public Safety Committee meets in December. Year-to-date, Montgomery County police officers have investigated 25 homicides in 2015 compared to 16 homicides during the same time period last year. That’s an increase of 56 percent and a 10-year high. The […]

Retail giant T.J.Maxx is opening a brand new store in Silver Spring on Nov. 11th at Ellsworth Place. The grand opening will take place from 8:30 a.m. until 9:30 p.m., when customers will be able to explore the 24,000 square feet space. According to a news release, the store will have  an easy to shop layout and […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Montgomery County State’s Attorney John McCarthy says that there should be a tougher penalty for those who host underage drinking. McCarthy mentions Kenneth Saltzman, who is cited twice for furnishing alcohol to a minor on June 25th at his home. Related coverage:

Montgomery County School Board members voted 6 to 2 in favor of  moving a Professional Day from the 2016-2017 school year to September 12, 2016, which may coincide with the Islamic holiday Eid al-Adha. This is a major victory for the county’s Muslim community, after years of petitioning for equality on this issue. In this MyMCMedia Extra […]

Susan Kenedy hosted Montgomery Community Media’s recent Monty Awards ceremony to honor excellence in community media. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Kenedy talks about community media. You can view the full list of Monty Award winners here.

Governor Larry Hogan announced on Monday that more than $10 million in federal grants will be awarded to state and local agencies and nonprofit organizations that provide services and treatment for citizens who have been victims of crime. The federal Victim of Crime Assistance Program funds the grants, which are administered by the Governor’s Office of […]

Samuel Ellis, a former Wootton High School quarterback, is being formally charged for the fatal North Potomac car crash in June, which resulted in the deaths of two Wootton High School graduates. Ellis is charged with five counts, including two counts of vehicular manslaughter while driving under the influence. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Montgomery […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot says Montgomery County’s liquor monopoly should end by July 2016.  

Styx, best known for their hard-rock guitar riffs and pop rock sound, will be moving their arena style show to a more intimate setting this November. The band, which originally formed in 1970, will be coming to The Music Center at Strathmore to perform a benefit concert for Montgomery County based non-profit, Community Services for […]

Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot is set to present legislation that will  introduce private sector competition to Montgomery County’s liquor monopoly, when the General Assembly convenes next year. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Franchot talks about details of the legislation and why it’s needed.