Montgomery Community Media

Montgomery County police are continuing to investigate a fatal collision involving a pedestrian and a Ride-On bus that occurred April 29 in Wheaton at the intersection of Randolph Road and Middlevale Lane. According to the police, this morning, the pedestrian, Tsehay Demeke Woldemanuel, age 34, of the 1500 block of Billman Lane in Silver Spring […]

UPDATED Montgomery County police are investigating a serious collision involving a pedestrian and a Ride-On bus that occurred this morning (April 29) in Wheaton. It happened at 5:09 a.m. at the intersection of Randolph Road and Middlevale Lane. According to the police investigation, the pedestrian was crossing the westbound lanes of Randolph Road.   Police […]

The Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) has announced the opening of its newest fire and rescue station, Travilah Fire Station 32, at the intersection of Darnestown Road and Shady Grove Road. The state-of-the-art, one story station is projected to serve over 40,000 residents.  Its primary response area covers a 13-square-mile area which includes […]

In this MyMCMedia extra, DJ Flexx explains why it is so important to him to help the residents who were displaced from their homes because of a fire at a Montgomery Village apartment complex earlier this month. Take a look: Find out how you can help the displaced families, by visiting the Women Who Care […]

Montgomery County firefighters responded to the scene of a single family house fire in the 2000 block of Erskine Avenue around 5 p.m. on Oct. 19. Assistant Chief Scott Graham said there have been no report of injuries. He said the blaze was reported on the first floor and all occupants were out of the […]

UPDATED Montgomery County Fire Rescue units have transported 14 people to the hospital from an apartment complex at 5000 Battery Lane after reports of what may be carbon monoxide exposure. According to Assistant Chief Scott Graham, 14 residents have been transported and six are in serious condition. Firefighters evacuated approximately 150 people from the building […]

UPDATED Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Department’s Major Crimes Division are investigating a drowning that occurred in the Potomac River around 8 p.m. on September 2. The victim, identified by police as Mark Moore, age 22, of Odenton, Maryland was located on September 5 at approximately 5:45 p.m. and was pronounced deceased at the […]

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service units and the department’s Swift Water Rescue Team were dispatched September 2nd shortly after 8 p.m. for the report of a man swept away while wading in the Potomac River near the Great Falls overlook with friends. Search teams from Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service, Fairfax County, the […]

Montgomery County authorities say a mother in labor gave birth on I-270 about 6:30 a.m. on Aug. 15. On his Twitter account, Assistant Fire Chief Scott Graham said fire-rescue crews arrived on scene after the baby was delivered. Both mom and baby girl are doing well at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital, according to a hospital […]

During hot weather and extreme heat this summer, keep informed by listening to local weather and news channels, use common sense and take a minute to review the tips below. 1. Pre-hydrate, hydrate and re-hydrate. During hot weather you will need to increase your fluid intake, regardless of your activity level. Drink plenty of fluids […]