Montgomery Community Media

Montgomery County police officers are asking for the public’s help to locate a missing Potomac area woman. According to police, Nancy Lux, age 43, from the 9900 block of Autumnwood Way, last spoke to a family member on May 10 at approximately 10:15 p.m., and said that she was on her way home. Police said […]

Montgomery County police officers are asking for your help to locate a missing Gaithersburg man. Miguel Rendon is described by police as a 34-year-old, Hispanic male, 5’06” tall, weighing approximately 195 pounds, with black hair, and brown eyes. . Police and family members are concerned for Rendon’s emotional and physical welfare, according to a news […]

It’s National Nurses Week and at Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center there are a lot of reasons to celebrate these caregivers. For one, the nurses have taken on a community service project where they collected more than 150 backpacks for Comfort Cases, a nonprofit organization that provides backpacks with essential items like toiletries, pajamas, […]

The Housing Opportunities Commission (HOC) of Montgomery County has a new commissioner. Pamela Byrd was appointed as a commissioner to the agency in April 2016. “Pamela Byrd is an excellent addition to the Commission and we are grateful to have her expertise and experience,”  HOC Chair Sally Roman said. “I thank County Executive Ike Leggett and […]

The Montgomery County Council recognized May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month at a Council session on Tuesday. Council Vice President Roger Berliner presented the proclamation to members of the County’s Asian Pacific American community. “Our county is truly blessed by its extraordinary diversity…It is one of our greatest strengths,” Councilmember Berliner said. “The Asian […]

Montgomery County police officers have charged a Rockville man with the death of a six-month-old Rockville girl. Police said 35-year-old Kia Divband is charged with second degree murder and two counts of first degree child abuse in the death of Miller “Millie” Lilliston. According to a police account, on April 19, homicide detectives responded to […]

UPDATE, April 15, 2:50 p.m. After receiving numerous complaints in opposition of a proposed plan to install small cell facilities in local communities, the Mayor and City Council of Gaithersburg plan to convene a closed executive session on Monday night to further discuss the issue. The closed door meeting will take place following the Council’s regular meeting, which […]

The players, coaches and parents of the Blue Devils Squirt AA Blue team of 9- and 10-year-olds in the Montgomery Youth Hockey Association were honored by the Montgomery County Council on April 12 after winning their third consecutive International Silver Stick championship. County Council member Sidney Katz presented a proclamation to the team on behalf […]

Montgomery County Councilmember Tom Hucker, who is a member of the Council’s Public Safety Committee, was one of the speakers on April 11 as representatives of police departments and planning agencies joined together in Silver Spring for the “Street Smart” campaign that aims to make roads safer for drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists. The campaign kicks […]

UPDATED Dozens of Montgomery County firefighters battled a blaze in the 9400 block of Primrose View Court in Damascus on Monday night that has displaced a family of five. Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer said three people escaped the house with no injuries. According to Piringer, there is significant fire damage to the two-story […]