Montgomery Community Media

Montgomery County Councilmember Marc Elrich, chair of the Council’s Public Safety Committee, issued the following statement today about the explosion and major fire in the apartment building in the Long Branch section of Silver Spring: “The explosion, fire, and building collapse at the Flower Branch apartment buildings early this morning injured 34 people, including three […]

A search and rescue effort is underway at an apartment complex in Silver Spring following an overnight explosion and fire. It happened shortly before midnight in the 8600 block of Piney Branch Road. Over 100 firefighters were called to the scene of the three alarm fire. Firefighters said some occupants were trapped on the second […]

The American Red Cross is facing a critical blood shortage, and donors are needed now. On Aug. 10th, the Montgomery County Police Department is hosting a blood drive from 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. in the first floor conference room at Public Safety Headquarters, 100 Edison Park Drive, Gaithersburg. Donors are encouraged to sign up […]

Here are five things to know today, August 10th, in Montgomery County: 1. It’s Tax-Free Week: You may save some money if you do your back-to-school clothes shopping this week. Find out more about Tax-Free Week on the Maryland Comptroller’s website here. 2. Welcome Home Champ: Bethesda’s Katie Ledecky is on her way home today […]

Here are some of our weekend picks from the MyMCMedia.org calendar: Saturday, August 9 Visit Poolesville for the First Annual Music & Arts Fest from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Whalen Commons. Montgomery County Agricultural Fair at the fairgrounds in Gaithersburg from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Adventure Theatre presents Pinkalicious in Glen […]