Montgomery Community Media

Montgomery County firefighters are on the scene of an apartment fire in Aspen Hill on Whispering Pines Court, according to a tweet from Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer. Piringer reported that the fire has spread to all floors and the building has been evacuated. No injuries have been reported. U/D Peppertree Farm Apts, […]

UPDATED, Sept. 4, 9:30 a.m. – The fire that caused the death of an 81-year-old Aspen Hill woman appears to have started in the basement, according to Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer. Piringer said firefighters believe the home at 4610 Iris Street in Aspen Hill  did not have working smoke detectors. UPDATED, Sept. 4, 8:40 a.m- The elderly woman […]

Here are five things to know today, August 13, in Montgomery County: 1. Walmart has scrapped plans for an Aspen Hill store. 2. At the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair, local leaders promote what a future rapid transit vehicle might look like. 3. Montgomery County police need your help to find a missing 12-year-old girl in […]

In this MyMCMedia extra, newly appointed Planning Board Chair Casey Anderson identifies some of the projects on the Board’s upcoming agendas this year. Related:

Have you ever wanted to know what a drum circle is all about? MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke talks to a local drum circle facilitator who says the activity offers a relaxing and even “healing” experience for many in our community and you don’t have to be a musician to play. Stream Orhstrom says the rhythm –and […]

In this MyMCMedia extra, Drum Circle Facilitator Stream Ohrstrom tells us a little about his collection of drums from around the world. You can find out more about Orhstrom’s drum circles at www.onecircle.net. Related:

The Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) will have educational kits at numerous branches designed to spark an interest in science beginning May 10. The GO! Kits are part of MCPL’s ACE (All Children Excel) initiative to help children succeed in school. To help meet that need, MCPL has developed educational, interactive Go! Kits to introduce […]

Montgomery County police are investigating a fatal single vehicle collision that occurred on Aspen Hill Road early the morning of Dec. 8. That’s when police responded to the report of a collision at 12:59 a.m. at Aspen Hill Road at Iris Street. Police said upon arrival, officers observed a 2002 Daewoo Nubira that had collided […]

Updated June 10, 2:00 p.m. Detectives from the Montgomery County Police, Collision Reconstruction Unit, are continuing to investigate a fatal collision that occurred on Sunday, June 9 at 9:47 p.m. at Georgia Avenue and Kayson Street in Wheaton. According to police, the preliminary investigation revealed that a maroon 2000 Nissan Sentra was making a left […]

“21 This Week” host Casey Aiken and the panel discuss Walmart opening a store in Aspen Hill. Guest Susan Heltemes comments. The next show of 21 This Week airs on Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. and then again at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 21. Don’t miss it! View this entire episode of 21 This Week on […]