Montgomery Community Media

The Heritage Days are returning this year to celebrate local culture, history and nature in Montgomery County. This countywide festival is organized by Heritage Montgomery, which was created in 2003 by State officials and county leaders “to raise the profile of the area’s heritage, ensuring that residents and visitors alike understand and value the county’s past,” […]

Here are five things to know for Thursday, June 14, in Montgomery County: 1. R U GONNA VOTE?  Early voting starts today and continues through June 21. Staff at MyMCMedia compiled a comprehensive look at local races and news, information and candidate statements for the upcoming Primary Elections.  More information can be found by clicking here. 2. Flag Day: The Second Continental […]

The body that was found in a shallow grave in Brookville two weeks ago has been identified as a 19-year-old from Silver Spring who has been missing since September, a Montgomery County police statement said. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner identified the body as Harry Ryan Detwiler, of the the 10700 block of […]

A man walking his dogs discovered what police believe to be human remains in a wooded area in Brookeville, Montgomery County police said in a statement. About 5:15 p.m. Sunday, the man called police to say he had been walking his dogs in the woods and found what he believed to be human bones, police said. […]

Your daily rundown of five stories and events happening today, Aug. 30, in Montgomery County, Maryland: 1. PSC Hearing: The Maryland Public Service Commission wants to know what you think of Pepco’s proposed rate hike that would increase the average customer’s bill by $7.37 per month. A public hearing takes place tonight, beginning at 6:30 […]

Here are your five things to know today, Aug. 2, in Montgomery County: 1. So Long, Steve: He’s not leaving till February, but it’s still a shock that Steve Farber is leaving his post as the Montgomery County Council’s chief adviser. Farber has been guiding council policies for 26 years. Here’s our story. 2. Rockville Meets: The […]

Here are your five things to know today, Aug. 1, in Montgomery County: 1. Solar Canopy Installation: Dozens of trees are coming down outside the Public Safety Headquarters building in Gaithersburg to make room for a new microgrid project that is designed to ensure the resiliency of critical public services during power outages. The project design […]

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning until 7:15 p.m. for portions of Montgomery County. According to the warning, thunderstorms are producing heavy rain across the area. Up to three inches have already fallen and more rain is expected. The locations that may experience flooding are Germantown, Gaithersburg, Olney, Montgomery Village, Redland, […]

Here are five things to know today, May 11, in Montgomery County: 1. Roasting: Kathleen Matthews, the new chairwoman of the Maryland Democratic Party, will be roasted by Alison Starling, anchor at WJLA; Rep. Jamie Raskin; and her husband, Chris Matthews. The event starts at 6 p.m. at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference […]

Here are five things to know today, May 10, in Montgomery County: 1. Scam Alert: Montgomery County police officers are warning residents about a jury duty telephone scam. 2. Talk of the Town: U.S. senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen are sharing their reaction to the firing of FBI Director James Comey on social media. […]