Montgomery Community Media

Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics Tuesday morning the Maryland Department of Health reported 15,883 cases of COVID-19 in Montgomery County, which is an increase of 103 from the 15,780 cases reported Monday. Since the first case in March, 724 county residents have died from COVID-19. This is an increase of two since Monday. More Montgomery County […]

The City of Takoma Park has reached a settlement with a woman who was mistakenly attacked by a police K9 in 2018 at the CVS on Carroll Street NW, according to City Manager, Suzanne Ludlow. Officials say the officer no longer works for the City of Takoma Park, and the dog also is no longer […]

Un hombre fue arrestado y acusado de violación y asalto a una niña de 6 años en Silver Spring. En la mañana del 3 de julio, los oficiales del Departamento de Policía del Condado de Montgomery (MCPD) fueron enviados a la Escuela Primaria Oak View tras un informe de agresión sexual, según documentos judiciales. La […]

A man was arrested and charged with rape and assault of a 6-year-old girl in Silver Spring.  On the morning of July 3, Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) officers were sent to Oak View Elementary School for a report of a sexual assault, according to court documents. The complainant was with the 6-year-old girl, and […]

County Executive Marc Elrich and Chief Administrative Officer Andrew Kleine recognized the county’s Special Populations Team for exceptional service during the COVID-19 pandemic on July 10.  ICYMI: @Marc_Elrich and @mcmdcao recognized the Special Populations Team as High Risers this week. This group of remarkable leaders provided vital services & resources to our most vulnerable community […]

A lawsuit filed on behalf of John Doe by his mother claims he was sexually assaulted by students at Gaithersburg High School (GHS) in 2018, when he was a freshman there.  The suit was filed by Jane Doe against the Montgomery County Board of Education, then-GHS Principal Dr. Christine Handy and GHS wrestling Coach Eric […]

Detectives with the Montgomery County Police Department are investigating an armed robbery at Lakeforest Mall in Gaithersburg. According to a MCPD press release, the incident happened on July 8 at the Auntie Anne’s pretzel store located inside of the mall shortly after 11:00 a.m. After further investigation, detectives determined that the suspect approached an Auntie […]

Masks, social distancing, staying home; these are some of the suggestions that the CDC recommends to avoid getting COVID-19. Yet another effective and simple measure that works to keep you healthy is soap. In March, VOX published a story detailing the benefits that soap has in combating the spread of COVID-19. The article says that […]

The FDA recently warned individuals against using various hand sanitizers containing methanol, adding to a growing list of recalled hand sanitizer products.  The FDA announced that 5 additional hand sanitizers on the market were found to contain the deadly alcohol, methanol. https://t.co/ZkAFjvWt17 pic.twitter.com/3ovYh3JkYM — Forbes Science (@ForbesScience) July 8, 2020 Methanol, also known as wood […]

The Rockville City Police Department is offering a free training for community members on fair and impartial policing. The training will work to promote bias-free behavior in community policing, according to a press release. It will be held on Thursday, August 6 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Thomas Farm Community Center, 700 Fallsgrove […]