Montgomery Community Media

The Northwest Jaguars won the 4A state championship in baseball on Friday night. The Jaguars defeated the Howard Lions 8-0 at Ripken Stadium. Congratulations to the 2017 @MPSSAA_Org 4A State ⚾️ Champions!!! @NWJagSports @MCPS #MoCoProud pic.twitter.com/UtfOitXxm6 — Jeff Sullivan (@MCPSAthletics) May 27, 2017 FINAL: Northwest 8 Howard 0 … Class 4A @MPSSAA_Org champions – @MCPS' […]

AAA Mid-Atlantic is reminding motorists to be alert for roaming deer as it is mating season. The mating season, also known as rut, typically runs from late Oct. through Nov in the fall, according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR). But that’s not all. If you are driving in western Maryland, you should […]

At the Universities at Shady Grove, Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett recently welcomed regional task force members who are working together to identify ways to prevent and prosecute human trafficking. Attendees at this conference included representatives from Frederick County, Howard County, Montgomery County, Northern Virginia, Prince George’s County and Washington, D.C. For more information about […]

Here are five things to know today, Sept. 29, in Montgomery County: 1. Rainy Day: The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning from now thru 11 a.m. for Montgomery County. A flash flood watch continues thru Friday morning as well. 2. Underage Drinking: A Town Hall meeting is scheduled tonight at Walter Johnson High School […]

The 2016 Montgomery County Executive Hispanic Gala honored 78 scholars on Thursday night at The Fillmore in Silver Spring. “The 2016 class of scholars represents the immense diversity in our county,” said Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett. Find out more in this MyMCMedia Extra, video: Selected awardees are attending 14 colleges and universities throughout the […]

There’s a new study out that looks at happiness in counties across America, and Montgomery County ranks 19th in the 2016 SmartAsset.com study, which is out this month. When it comes to the happiest places, Loudoun County, Virginia and Fairfax County, Virginia are ranked number one and two, respectively. This is the second year in […]

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has announced the appointment of Stacy McCormack and Donna Schaeffer to the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County, Harry Storm to the Montgomery County Circuit Court, and Lisa Broten to the Howard County District Court. The governor made the appointments after reviewing submissions from the judicial nominating commissions. “After conducting a […]

The Montgomery County Council on Dec. 8 joined the worldwide celebration of Human Rights Day. The United Nations approved the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on Dec. 10, 1948. At the ceremonies in Rockville were, left to right: James Stowe, director of the Office of Human Rights; Commissioner Alejandro Becerra; Okianer Christian Dark, the associate […]

Montgomery County firefighters are investigating what ignited a house fire at 9505 Main Street in Damascus on Saturday night. Fire and Rescue Services Spokesperson Pete Piringer said 85 firefighters battled the blaze at the two-story structure, including firefighters from Howard, Frederick and Carroll counties. Before firefighters arrived on scene, Piringer said an occupant in the […]

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett is hailing state passage of $20 million in matching funds for additional school construction funding. “I want to thank Speaker Michael Busch and the members of our Delegation who made bringing home additional funds to help us address our public school construction issues their number one priority,” said Leggett in […]