Montgomery Community Media

Montgomery County police are investigating an incident in Damascus where a 34-year-old man is alleged to have assaulted an officer with a long gun. According to police, on Oct. 29 at 5:19 p.m., patrol officers were dispatched to a residence in the 24100 block of Newbury Road after a woman called 911 to report that […]

Montgomery County Recreation Senior Centers are full-service facilities with a wide range of activities that are open five days a week.  They provide a weekday lunch program, educational seminars, entertainment, and fitness classes. Transportation is available on a limited basis to most Senior Centers and Active Adult programs that serve nutritional lunches.  Call 240-777-4980 to […]

Congratulations to Quince Orchard High School’s football coach, Dave Mencarini, who celebrates 100 wins after Friday night’s victory at Damascus. Check out the coach’s Twitter feed to see how his players doused him at the game:

It’s Friday night under the lights! Some of the high school football games on tap tonight (Sept. 20), include: Gonzaga at Good Counsel, Quince Orchard at Damascus, Seneca Valley at Northwest, Gaithersburg at Clarksburg. Tell us who you are you cheering for and send your game photos (and scores) to pix@mymcmedia.org. Here are some scenes […]

Montgomery County Council Vice President Craig Rice will meet with the Damascus community on September 18 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Damascus Community Center, 25520 Oak Drive. Rice will discuss how the changes in Damascus and in the surrounding community will continue to impact residents. The older parts of downtown Damascus and the […]

Updated Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Collision Reconstruction Unit are investigating a fatal collision that occurred the morning of September 11 near Laytonsville. According to police, at approximately 8:31 a.m., 5th District officers responded to the area of Laytonsville Road near Hawkins Creamery Road for a report of a personal injury collision. Officers located […]

Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Collision Reconstruction Unit are investigating a fatal collision involving a motorcycle in Damascus. On September 6 at 11:35 p.m., 5th District officers responded to the 9500 block of Hawkins Creamery Road for a personal injury collision.  Upon arrival, officers located a 2012 Harley Dynaglide Switchback that had left the […]

Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Major Crimes Division – Robbery Section are investigating a bank robbery that occurred on May 17, at the M&T Bank in Damascus.  Detectives have released surveillance photos of the suspect and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect. The robbery, police said, took place at approximately 12:51 […]

You can now order wine and beer at Damascus restaurants after 80 years of being a dry town. New York J & P Pizza is the first restaurant to receive a liquor license. Take a look. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

The Montgomery County Liguor Board has given preliminary approval to the first application to see alcohol in the town of Damascus. Councilmember Craig Rice comments on the positive impact this may have on Damascus’ economy. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.