Montgomery Community Media

A family of four is displaced after an unattended candle left in a kitchen caused an overnight house fire in Silver Spring. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to the incident around midnight Friday near the 10400 block of Haywood Drive, near Evans Drive in Plyers Mill Estates. Overnite @MontgomeryCoMD plyers Mill Estates, off […]

Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics On Friday morning the Maryland Department of Health reported 14,471 cases of COVID-19 in Montgomery County, which is an increase of 90 from the 14,381 cases reported Thursday. Since the first case in March, 691 county residents have died from COVID-19. This is the same number as reported Thursday. The number […]

Compared to other states, Maryland is better prepared for economic recovery thanks to its “early and aggressive actions,” said Gov. Larry Hogan during a COVID-19 update Thursday. “Our unemployment rate is more than one-third better than the national average,” Hogan said. “We have led, and will continue to lead, on the road to economic recovery.” […]

As fourth of July approaches, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service officials are reminding residents that all fireworks, including sparklers, are illegal in the county. MCFRS Spokesperson Pete Piringer says, usually, residents would be encouraged to attend public displays. However, they’ve all been recently canceled in Montgomery County this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  […]

All public firework displays have been canceled for Montgomery County ahead of July Fourth due to ongoing coronavirus concerns. With social distancing and other restrictions still in effect to try and reduce the virus’ spread, many anticipated events have/are being canceled to avoid potential risk. July Fourth is only the latest in a list of […]

Thursday afternoon, Montgomery County released an update to the public health metrics being used to guide the reopening timeline. The county entered Phase 2 of the economic reopening on Friday, June 19 after spending 19 days in Phase 1. The county is tracking three categories of information including surveillance of cases and deaths, hospital capacity, […]

Montgomery County residents looking for extra space to walk or bike can submit a request for a shared street permit in their neighborhood. Montgomery County Department of Transportation’s shared streets program aims to temporarily close roadways from vehicle-use to accommodate the need for additional outdoor space amid COVID-19. Want to open up your block for […]

Estadísticas COVID-19 del Condado de Montgomery El jueves por la mañana, el Departamento de Salud de Maryland reportó 14,381 casos de COVID-19 en el condado de Montgomery, lo que representa un aumento de 98 casos de los 14,283 casos reportados el miércoles. Desde el primer caso en marzo, 691 residentes del condado han perdido la […]

Two people have been displaced after loose batteries caused their two-story North Potomac home to accidentally catch fire. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the house in the 14600 block of Settlers Landing Way at around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. According to Pete Piringer, spokesperson for MCFRS, the fire originated in the kitchen, started […]

Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics Thursday morning the Maryland Department of Health reported 14,381 cases of COVID-19 in Montgomery County, which is an increase of 98 from the 14,283 cases reported Wednesday. Since the first case in March, 691 county residents have died from COVID-19. This is an increase of three deaths since Wednesday, according to […]