Montgomery Community Media

Rachel Renee Russell, the author of the popular Dork Diaries series, recently visited Takoma Park. Takoma Park TV’s Regina Reese reports. Visit Takoma Park City TV to see more Takoma Park City Television.  

An outbreak of the enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) has spread across nearly every state in the nation causing severe respiratory illness in some children.  Dr. Erik Schobitz, medical director for the Pediatric Emergency Department of Shady Grove Adventist Hospital talked with MyMCMedia about the virus, the cases of paralysis in children in Colorado and what parents should […]

Children and adolescents experience anxiety for a variety of reasons. The exact causes largely impact which methods should be used to address the anxiety. One common reason for anxiety, especially in individuals with ADHD, executive functioning issues, or learning disabilities, is that they feel overwhelmed by daily and long-term homework assignments and other tasks. Instead […]

The Centers for Disease Control is reporting that there has been at least one diagnosed case of enterovirus in Maryland, but so far no cases have been reported in Montgomery County. From mid-August to October 1, CDC or state public health laboratories have confirmed a total of 500 people from 42 states and the District […]

UPDATED, Sept. 29, 6:30 p.m. – Catherine Hoggle, the Clarksburg mother charged in connection with her two toddlers’ disappearance, will likely get 30 more days of mental evaluation before having a bond review, as her family calls on Governor Martin O’Malley to activate an Amber Alert in the case. According to Montgomery County State’s Attorney […]

Catherine Hoggle, the Clarksburg mom of Sarah (3) and Jacob (2), made her first appearance at a bond review hearing today. Hoggle was arrested by Montgomery County Police on Friday night and police say she has refused to share the whereabouts of her missing young children. Right now, Hoggle is being held on a $1-million […]

UPDATED Sept. 14, 9:28 p.m. In an update released Sunday night, Montgomery County police said the search for Sarah and Jacob Hoggle will continue on Monday with search teams and K-9s. The missing siblings have not been located. Police said eight different areas of Darnestown were searched on Sunday and no evidence was recovered. Their […]

At a press conference Thursday at the Montgomery County Public Safety Headquarters, Capt. Darren Francke said the search for Clarksburg mother Catherine Hoggle and her two children is becoming more grave as the hours pass.     Related:

The father of a missing Clarksburg woman pleaded with her to come home during a press conference Thursday where police tried to draw attention to the case that includes the woman’s two missing children. Immediately after, police searched the Darnestown Park as part of the investigation. Police have obtained a warrant for the arrest of […]

Children usually crave attention and time with their parents. When a child has one or more siblings, that desire is often even stronger. In some cases, children even act out in order to get attention. Therefore, setting aside “special time” where you spend time alone with each child can be extremely helpful for them and […]