Montgomery Community Media

Some grim news from the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH): in the first six months of this year, Maryland reported 920 fatal overdoses or 319 more than last year. The report is posted online, here. “We want to make sure Marylanders know that – if they are grappling with substance use disorder […]

UPDATE: Police have located Victor Saavedra, who is safe. ORIGINAL: Montgomery County police officers are asking for the public’s help to locate a missing Colesville area man. According to police, 79-year-old Victor Saavedra of Sherwood Forest Drive was last seen boarding a bus near his residence at 10:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 21. Saavedra is described by […]

Montgomery Parks officials have announced the beginning of its pesticide-reduction program this month in accordance with Bill 52-14, legislation passed by the Montgomery County Council regarding the use of pesticides on county-owned property, parks and private property. In accordance with this legislation, Montgomery Parks is embracing new ways to manage their parks while still working […]

Here are five things to know today, June 21, in Montgomery County: 1. The Montgomery County Council meets today, and one of the items on the agenda is a discussion about the relocation of the Shady Grove bus depot. 2. County leaders are also holding a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. on a bill to raise […]

Here are five things to know today, June 20, in Montgomery County: 1. Summer Vacation: It’s the first day of summer and the last day of school for Montgomery County Public Schools students. Today is an early release day for MCPS. 2. A New Chapter: The Friends of the Library is opening the Wheaton Bookstore at […]

UPDATED Montgomery County police officers are investigating a fatal collision that occurred Friday morning in the Colesville area. Police officers are also investigating a second, single-vehicle collision that occurred in the same area, at approximately the same time. According to a police account, shortly before 7 a.m. on June 17, the Emergency Communications Center (ECC) […]

Here are five things to know today, June 17, in Montgomery County: 1. A black bear has been spotted multiple times this week in Montgomery County. 2. The Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) has been down for weeks at the Gaithersburg Airpark. 3. A community meeting to discuss the Greater Lyttonsville Sector Plan is scheduled […]

The Ellsworth Urban Dog Park opened at noon on June 15, at 621 Ellsworth Drive in Silver Spring. This new dog park consists of two separate, fully enclosed exercise areas. There is a small dog area for dogs weighing under 20 pounds, and a large dog area for well-socialized dogs over 20 pounds. Each enclosure […]

Last month, Riderwood retirement community hosted a milestone celebration for Colesville Meals on Wheels…its 40th anniversary party. Current and past board members, volunteers and friends of the program shared memories and reflected on their collective mission. Becky Hedin and her husband Alan, residents of Riderwood, attended the event. The couple has long been affiliated with […]

UPDATE April 11, 10:20 a.m. Police report that Edward Sin has been located safe and unharmed. ORIGINAL April 9, 8:18 a.m. Montgomery County Police Officers need your help to find a 26-year-old man who is missing from the Colesville area of Silver Spring. Police said Edward Sin, of the 14200 block of Cribbage Terrace, left his […]