Montgomery Community Media

More than 2,000 people among them students, parents, educators, and county officials gathered at a memorial service to pay tribute to Wootton High School Principal Michael Doran. Doran died unexpectedly on Aug. 19. Former and current students sang songs to honor the principal’s Irish roots and shared memories of a man who they say cared deeply […]

A crowd of more than 2,000 people among them students, parents, educators, and county officials gathered at today’s celebration of life to pay tribute to Wootton High School Principal Michael Doran. Doran died unexpectedly on Aug. 19. In this video recap, MCPS Interim Superintendent Larry Bowers, Board of Education Vice President Michael Durso, and Sebrena Pitts, […]

Bouquets of flowers, school memorabilia and messages of love are being left at principal Michael Doran’s designated parking space in front of Wootton High School. On Wednesday, the Wootton community was shocked to learn that their beloved principal had passed away just two weeks before the start of the new school year. The Montgomery County […]

Wootton High School is hosting a memorial tonight for the two students who died in a fatal car crash last week. The memorial for Alex Murk and Calvin Li is planned for 7 – 9 p.m. tonight (June 30th) in the high school’s auditorium, according to a note posted on the school’s website. The media […]

Two teens died in a tragic and violent car crash in North Potomac and now on the spot where they died a memorial is growing. A wooden marker decorated with flowers, a sports uniform, basketball and football is growing. Teens buried their heads in the hands in disbelief as they arrived to the spot where a […]

Here’s your daily rundown of the events and stories that people are talking about today, May 6, in Montgomery County: 1. Top City: The city of Rockville has been named a top 10 city for families by Livability. 2. Fallen Heroes: The Montgomery County Police Department will hold a memorial tribute today to remember our […]

Former colleagues of Nancy Dacek recall their memories of this dedicated public servant who passed away January 11, 2015 at the age of 81. Susan Kenedy reports. Dacek also served on the Board of Montgomery Community Television from 1985 until 1989. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Nancy Dacek is planned for Jan. […]

A memorial service entitled, “The Love a Heart Holds Dear,” is meant to give hope and honor Maryland’s murdered and missing crime victims today (April 6). There will be speakers, musical performances, and time dedicated to reflection. Receptions will immediately follow the services. The memorial services are being held in several counties throughout Maryland and […]

Detectives from the Montgomery County Police – Major Crimes Division continue to investigate two homicides that were reported on Friday, January 17 in the 19000 block of Cherry Bend Drive in Germantown. On Jan. 20, detectives released the 911 calls that were received on Thursday night (Jan. 16) and on Friday (Jan. 17) morning. (See […]

The Rockville High School community is grieving the loss of 17-year-old Michelle Miller, a popular senior at the school, who police said was shot and killed in an apparent murder-suicide. At a press conference earlier that day, the school’s principal and lacrosse coach shared their memories of Miller and talked about how students are coping […]