Montgomery Community Media

Montgomery County Police Captain Tom Didone, who oversees the Montgomery County Police Department’s Traffic Division, is urging both drivers and pedestrians to use caution on the roads. His warning comes amid the first fatality this year regarding a pedestrian this past weekend. As summer break approaches for students across Montgomery County Public Schools, Didone said […]

Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot is warning residents about a new cyber scam that involves social media and a large sum of money. According to Franchot, scammers are sending messages using the Comptroller of Maryland and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) logos on what appears to be a “Certificate of Completion.”  Individuals who receive the message are […]

Here are five things to know for Wednesday, June 6, in Montgomery County: 1. Brown Station Elementary School Dedication: Mayor Jud Ashman will join students and staff at Brown Station Elementary School in Gaithersburg for a dedication and awards ceremony at 9:30 a.m. in the new school building. 2. Use of Public Facilities Public Forum: The Community Use […]

The Gaithersburg City Council voted unanimously Monday night to begin negotiations for building a new elementary school on Kelley Park. The council’s decision comes amid backlash from some residents who say the park should remain untouched. Building a new elementary school on the city-owned land has sparked a heated debate among community members, but Gaithersburg […]

Despite this year’s rain, Gaithersburg Book Festival organizers said they are pleased with this year’s turnout.  According to Mayor Jud Ashman,  more than 14,000 people attended the book festival this year. And while numbers are down compared to last year’s record high of 22,000 people, Ashman said he’s pleased with attendance numbers due to the […]

Here are five things to know for Tuesday, June 5, in Montgomery County: 1. Washington Capitals: The Washington Capitals are just one game away from winning the Stanley Cup after the team defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 6-2 in Game 4. #ALLCAPS! 2. Iftar Dinner: The Montgomery County Muslim Foundation will celebrate County Executive Ike Leggett’s […]

The Gaithersburg City Council voted to move forward in negotiating with Montgomery County Public School officials on constructing a new elementary school on city-owned land. Monday night’s vote by the council allows school officials to conduct a feasibility analysis on Kelley Park. Earlier this year, the Montgomery County Board of Education approved Superintendent Dr. Jack […]

UPDATE 6.4.18 Detectives from Montgomery County police have identified the the pedestrian as Silvano Lemus, 43, of an unconfirmed address. Officials from the Montgomery County Police Department confirmed that a pedestrian was hit and killed by a vehicle in Rockville Saturday. Rockville City police, and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue services responded to 502 Hungerford […]

In less than a week, 33 individuals will graduate from Montgomery County and Fire Rescue’s training academy. Before they walk across the stage, however, they are putting their skills to the test in what fire officials call “hot mess.” “What that stands for is hands on training mock emergency scenarios,” said Pete Piringer, spokesperson for […]

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue crews responded to a hazmat incident on New Hampshire Avenue near Norbeck Road. Crews were dispatched Friday morning for reports of Muriatic Acid, a chemical used for pool cleaning, on the roads. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer said the product was removed and the situation has mitigated […]