Montgomery Community Media

In an effort to rebuild trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve, Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh on Tuesday unveiled new guidance designed to end racial profiling by police in Maryland, broadening the characteristics that may not be used to single out groups during everyday police activity. Under a guidance memorandum issued by […]

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and Clear Channel Outdoor Americas kicked off its “Summer of Hope” billboard campaign earlier this month at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. Saran and Jacob Hoggle, who have been missing from Montgomery County for almost one year, are featured in this national campaign designed to […]

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has posted a status update on his Facebook page after his first round of chemotherapy for cancer of the lymph nodes. “I’m happy to report that things could not be going any better,” Hogan said on his Facebook account. “I just made it through the first 24 hours of chemo. I […]

They watched movies produced by local, national and international youth. Gandhi Brigade- a nonprofit that promotes youth development through media productions- hosted its eighth annual Youth Media Festival at the Silver Spring Civic Building from noon to 5 p.m. followed by performances at the Veteran’s Plaza from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. “We had a […]

Former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley (D) announced his presidential bid today in Baltimore. “I am running for you,” O’Malley said. He’s the third democratic candidate to enter the race. "I want to talk with you today about the American Dream" #OMalley2016 pic.twitter.com/BHfowZCB2R — Martin O'Malley (@GovernorOMalley) May 30, 2015 "Our economy isn't money, our economy […]

Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal met with reporters on May 4th at his weekly briefing in Rockville. Leventhal announced several upcoming meetings at the briefing, including a public discussion of Montgomery County’s new public financing system for county elections on June 15, a police relations meeting with Chief Tom Manager on June 9, and […]

Here’s your daily rundown of the events and stories that people are talking about today, May 3rd, in Montgomery County: 1. Day of Prayer of Peace: Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has called for a statewide day of prayer and peace today, following weeklong demonstrations in Baltimore City. 2. 21 This Week: Watch 21 This Week […]

U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski issued the following statement after Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby announced criminal charges have been filed against six Baltimore City Police officers involved in the death of Freddie Gray: “Baltimore citizens have consistently demanded truth and demanded justice. “Today the Baltimore City State’s Attorney announced criminal charges have been filed […]

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan today released the following statement in response to the indictment of six Baltimore City Police officers in the death of Freddie Gray in Baltimore. “For the safety and well-being of all Baltimore residents, I strongly urge everyone to continue to conduct themselves in a peaceful manner in the days ahead. The […]

A Service of Solidarity and Prayer for Baltimore is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. tonight at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Rockville (UUCR). “Escalating inequality in America is a lived experience in our neighbor city of Baltimore. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Freddie Gray, and to […]