Montgomery Community Media

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has announced that the Purple Line is moving forward. At a news conference this afternoon, the governor said it will require an additional investment from both Montgomery and Prince George’s counties. The Governor also announced a nearly $2 billion investment in improving roads and bridges across the state. He said one […]

In an interview outside his Gaithersburg home today, the 18-year-old charged with vandalism at the Shaare Torah synagogue says he is not a racist person and that he is really sorry. “I want to say that I really regret what I did and I’m really sorry. I shouldn’t have done it. … I’m not a […]

From the beginning, video played a key role in the vandalism case at the Shaare Torah synagogue and today Montgomery County Police said it was a video from a nearby business that resulted in the arrest of an 18-year-old suspect. Corporal Rebecca Innocenti answered questions about the arrest of that teen in front of the […]

The Montgomery County Board of Education and Superintendent Dr. Joshua P. Starr have reached a mutual agreement that will end  Starr’s tenure with Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). You can watch the full news conference here: Related:

Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal held his first news briefing with reporters today, Dec. 8, at the Council Office Building. Leventhal talked about the upcoming budget challenges and working with his colleagues. He fielded questions about the Silver Spring Transit Center, the resignation of Economic and Development Director Steven Silverman, the newly formed Ad […]

Montgomery County Police held a news conference on Sept. 15 to discuss the latest in the search for the missing Hoggle children. Captain Darren Francke, director of the Major Crimes Division, provided an investigation update that included information about the interview of Catherine Hoggle. Watch the news conference here:   Related:

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett released his FY 2015 operating budget on March 17 at a televised news conference. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. To review the budget in detail, visit the county’s website at www.montgomerycountymd.gov. Related:

In this MyMCMedia extra, Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett says he is proud of his recommended fiscal year 2015 operating budget and he remembers the tough times. Take a look: Related:

Montgomery County Council President Craig Rice met with members of the media on Jan. 27, to discuss key items that will be facing the County Council and its respective committees in the near future. Some of the hot topics he addressed included zoning and Ten Mile Creek. “All of the Council members are certainly committed […]

Montgomery County Council President Craig Rice, who was unanimously elected by his fellow Councilmembers on Dec. 3 to head the Council for the next year, will meet with members of the media on Monday, Dec. 9, to discuss key items that will be facing the County Council and its respective committees in the near future. […]