Montgomery Community Media

Governor Larry Hogan issued an executive order Nov. 17 that would allow the early release of certain prisoners to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Inmates who qualify under this order are those who are scheduled to be released within four months or eligible for home detention (expedited home detention). The Maryland Parole Commission will also […]

An inmate at the county correctional facility has tested positive for coronavirus, Montgomery County’s Department of Correction and Rehabilitation reported. The inmate is currently living in the medical unit and is doing well, according to the county. Staff at the facility and one inmate who had contact with the infected inmate are in quarantine. Other […]

Lorna Virgili hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week, which includes reports on the Pepco – Exelon merger, the 6th annual World Elder Abuse Day workshop at Holiday Park Senior Center,  graduating inmates at the Montgomery County Correctional Center, and more.

There is a county program making a difference in the lives of inmates. Corporate Volunteer Council (CVC) hosted a small business forum at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility where businesses in the area had a chance to speak with inmates who are going through the OneStop program- part of the reentry services offered at the facility. […]

Inmates have access to a library, drug treatment services, and can attend religious programs at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility in Boyds. They can also participate in the OneStop program where–eight months prior to their release– they become job ready, participate in mock interviews, talk about explaining their charges to a potential employer, and create […]

The Montgomery County Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCR) launched a new pilot program that aims to help inmates reenter society. The pilot is being implemented at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility where thirty “Reentry Tablets” have been distributed to inmates. According to a news release, this program is entirely grant-funded through the Governor’s Office of […]

Among Montgomery College’s many efforts to make education available to our county’s under-served populations is a partnership that targets students whose lives need a change in direction. MCTV has the details. Visit our PEG partner MCTV10 (Montgomery College Television program schedule) to see more Montgomery College Television. Read our post on “Montgomery College President Named […]

The mural “Flower Dreams” located at corner of Piney Branch Road and Flower Avenue was unveiled recently. A group of ten young male inmates worked with artists Alicia Cosnahan and Peter Krsko to create the mural. Take a look. Visit Takoma Park City TV to see more Takoma Park City Television