Montgomery Community Media

Detectives with the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) are conducting an active homicide investigation in Wheaton after a male victim was found deceased at the scene just before 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday. MCPD Officer Rick Goodale gives details and explains how the public can assist in solving the case. MCP investigating homicide & shooting in 2000 […]

Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) detectives continue to investigate an armed robbery that occurred on a Ride On bus in Silver Spring on July 4. “The suspect snatched the victims’ cell phone… displayed a knife, and threatened the victim, ” said MCPD Officer Carlos Cortes. MCPD released a surveillance video of the crime unfolding and […]

According to the National Weather Service, a flash flood warning was issued for parts of Montgomery County on Monday evening. There was heavy rainfall in various parts of the county, including Silver Spring, Rockville, and Bethesda. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services did not report any serious injuries related to the thunderstorm. Flash Flood Warning […]

Now that senior centers across Montgomery County have entered a new phase of reopening, many residents are excited about getting back to recreational activities and interacting with others. “It’s wonderful; they are so excited… they’ve been isolated, they’ve been lonely. They’re excited to get back into their routines and exercises… it’s very important,” said Margaret […]

Montgomery County Recreation Senior Centers moved into another phase of reopening this week. The White Oak, Wheaton, and North Potomac locations joined the list of the seven Senior Centers across the county that are now open five days a week. Next will be the Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center located in Silver Spring – which will […]

El Concejo del Condado de Montgomery, votó unánimemente el jueves para exigir que todos los residentes, independientemente del estado de vacunación, usen cubiertas faciales en espacios cerrados, una vez que el Condado de Montgomery se haya convertido en un área de “transmisión sustancial” de COVID-19. Residents can view the Board of Health regulation passed by […]

Face masks will be required indoors again, and County leaders say it’s due to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases. On Thursday afternoon, Montgomery County Council approved a new Board of Health Regulation, which requires face coverings in public indoor areas when the county reached “substantial” COVID-19 transmission. The regulation goes into effect on August […]

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced new COVID-19 vaccination requirements for state employees who work in congregate settings with vulnerable populations. State employees working in these settings must show proof of coronavirus vaccination, Hogan announced at a press conference Thursday. If they cannot, they will be required to follow strict face mask requirements and must submit […]

Debido a la pandemia de COVID-19, el año pasado ha sido un torbellino, especialmente para los estudiantes. A medida que se acerca el comienzo del año escolar, las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS) prepararon algunos recursos de matemáticas, alfabetización e idiomas en línea para estudiantes y familias. Estos recursos permiten que los estudiantes […]

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the past year has been a whirlwind, especially for students. As the beginning of the school year approaches, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) prepared some math, literacy, and languages resources online for students and families. They allow students to review and practice their skills so they are ready to go […]