Montgomery Community Media

Despite challenging circumstances throughout the past year during the COVID-19 pandemic, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) made it to the finish line. Wednesday is the last official day of the 2020-21 school year. Acting Superintendent Dr. Monifa B. McKnight issued an end of the year message to the community on Wednesday, congratulating students, staff, and […]

Did you know that pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the United States? And that the world’s top-ranked player is from Montgomery County? Ben Johns grew up in Laytonsville playing all sports, but only one stuck: pickleball, a hybrid of tennis and ping pong. Johns talked to MyMCM about his upbringing in Montgomery County […]

Three Montgomery County Public Schools staff members have been honored with the 2020–2021 Counselor of the Year awards. The trio – one each at the elementary, middle, and high school levels – was recognized at the June 10 Board of Education meeting. Three staff members have been honored with 2020–2021 Counselor of the Year awards. […]

Cicadas are back in Montgomery County and MyMCM is giving you all the latest news on the Brood X critters before they die off again, only to return again in 17 years. Here’s a musical montage for you cicada fans. Check out all of our cicada coverage by clicking here.

Before the new school year starts, Montgomery County Public Schools says all students must have up-to-date immunization records. You can view the list of Maryland’s immunization requirements for children here. MCPS says parents can contact their doctor to make sure their child is appropriately immunized and submit a copy of the documentation to the Health […]

Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. On this week’s show, Aiken and the panel discuss: Recent school board meetings where staff and parents challenge social and cultural policies of the school system. ( 0:59 ) Gov. Hogan’s decision to cut federal unemployment benefits. ( 9:02 ) How should Senator Majority Leader […]

A man is facing charges after authorities say he used a FaceBook Marketplace online ad to lure and carjack victims at gunpoint in Wheaton. Montgomery County Police [MCP] say 20-year-old Markeith Dwayne Jones of Washington, D.C., carjacked two victims whose vehicle he agreed to purchase from a social media ad. According to an MCP press […]

Update (June 11, 11:26 a.m.) WSSC Water crews have repaired the 16-inch water main break on Rockville Pike [Route 355] near Cedar Lane in Bethesda. The crews pulled an all-nighter according to Pete Piringer, spokesperson for Montgomery Fire and Rescue Services, cutting and replacing 19 feet of pipe. Expect some traffic delays in that area on […]

Montgomery County Police continue to investigate a drowning that happened in the Potomac River on May 31. According to detectives, witnesses revealed that 26-year-old Franky Smith Gonzales Sapaico of Springfield, Virginia, was swimming in the river in the area of Scott’s Run when he went underwater and never resurfaced. Managed Search and Operations Team officers […]

Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. On this week’s show, Aiken and the panel discuss: Maryland Gov. Hogan vetoes immigration and parole reform bills. ( 1:03 ) With many restrictions lifted in the county, how soon will residents give up their masks? (10:17) Councilmember Hans Riemer announces his candidacy for County […]