Montgomery Community Media

A trial date of Sept. 27 has been set in the case of accused murderer David Hall Dixon. Dixon will stand trial for the murders of James Lionel Johnson, 38, of District Heights, Md., and Dominique Williams, 32, of Hyattsville, Md. Both men were shot in the back in an incident that occurred in Takoma […]

Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit charged five men with the murder of 15-year-old Nelson Ramos of Takoma Park. He was a 10th grader at Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring at the time of the April 7 murder. William Rivera-Martinez, 20, of Reston, Va.; Jiecsin Marcel Portillo Cruz, 19, of Chillum; Edras […]

Since Monday, Montgomery County residents older than 16 have been able to preregister to receive the coronavirus vaccine at all state and county operated vaccine clinics. This news comes as coronavirus cases for children have been on the rise across the country—particularly in the state of Michigan, which currently is experiencing the worst outbreak in […]

Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics for April 7 The Maryland Department of Health reported 130 new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County Wednesday morning. The county’s cumulative case count is 67,505. Montgomery County recorded no new coronavirus-related fatalities Wednesday, so the death toll remains at 1,438, the highest in the state. As of April 6, there are 112 […]

Today is Wednesday, April 7, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Budget Public Hearings: The county council will hold a public hearing on County Executive Marc Elrich’s proposed fiscal 2022 budget at 7 p.m. (register by 5 p.m.). See more information here. County Council to Hold Budget Public Hearings April 6-8 2. […]

Montgomery County will host an online conversation, “Help My Unbelief – The Coexistence of Faith and Fear During a Pandemic” on Wednesday, April 7 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The conversation will focus on how to not lose faith during a time where religious centers are closed for extended periods due to COVID-19. Also, the […]

The Montgomery County Council will hold four public hearings on County Executive Marc Elrich’s proposed fiscal 2022 budget from April 6 through April 8. Elrich presented his recommended operating budget to the council on March 15. Over the next two months, the council and its six committees will analyze the recommendations and will take action […]

April 22 marks Earth Day and Montgomery Parks has planned a number of eco-friendly activities and special events throughout the month of April to involve the community in celebrating Earth Month. From online plant sales and Arbor Day seedling giveaways to a GreenFest month-long celebration, Montgomery Parks, as part of the Maryland-National Capital Park and […]

The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is currently taking applications for the Community Services Grants Program. The program offers up to $10,000 in support of health and human service projects. The program will offer one-time grants to nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County serving residents in the community. In addition to the […]

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) announced three finalists designated by the Marian Greenblatt Education Fund for the 2021-2022 MCPS Teacher of the Year Award. The finalists include Sara Kopf from New Hampshire Estates Elementary School, Joseph Bostic from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School, and Patricia Richards from Walter Johnson High School.  The fund […]