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UPDATED A Poolesville resident, Marc Kohn, has constructed a synthetic ice rink in his Poolesville backyard on Sugarland Road in memory of his stepdaughter, who passed away in July and who loved hockey. In December, he invited the community to skate and play hockey at the rink. But, according to published reports, Montgomery County officials […]

It’s a busy Tuesday in Montgomery County. Here are your five things to know today, Dec. 15, in Montgomery County: 1. Got a question for the County Executive? Ike Leggett is scheduled to hold a Virtual Town Hall meeting today from 2 – 3 p.m. online. 2. The funeral for Police Officer Noah Leotta is this […]

In hoops action, it was the Poolesville Falcons over the Wootton Patriots, 63-57, on Monday night. Poolesville’s Stephen Lang led the Falcons with 25 points. The Falcons play next at Blair on Dec. 16.     PHOTOS | Phil Fabrizio Recap: Lang’s 12 for 13 from FT line led all scorers w/25 for a Falcon […]

UPDATED The Forest Glen Metro station was the site of an emergency response drill on Sunday. The Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service and the Metro Transit Police conducted a dual exercise from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. The station was closed to the public during the exercise. According to a news release from Metro, […]

The Bethesda-Chevy Chase Barons triumphed over the Quince Orchard Cougars at home on Dec. 11. At the half, it was 20-14 Barons. But the Cougars came roaring back, even taking the lead at the end of the third, 28-26. At the end of time, only one point separated the two teams. The Barons win the […]

The Montgomery County Office of Human Rights Committee on Hate and Violence held a special meeting at the Muslim Community Center in Silver Spring on Dec. 10th. Local Muslim-Americans voiced their concerns about issues impacting the community in light of recent terrorist attacks. MyMCMedia’s Maureen Chowdhury reports. Related Posts: 

Dozens of Muslim community members attended a special meeting, held by the Montgomery County Office of Human Rights Committee on Hate and Violence, at the Muslim Community Center in Silver Spring  on Thursday. The meeting provided an opportunity for local Muslim-Americans to speak out about the discrimination the community is facing to County officials and police […]

Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus visited the Rockville Town Square on Dec. 3rd for the community’s annual tree lighting and holiday open house. There were carriage rides, dance and skating performances and lots of photo opportunities. PHOTOS | MICHAEL WALSH

UPDATED Over 60 firefighters battled a house fire in Olney on Tuesday evening. A fire official said the fire caused an estimated $600,000 in damages. Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer said two occupants in the house assisted ten dogs out of the house and they were not injured. Piringer has Tweeted a link to […]

UPDATED Damascus star running back Jake Funk scored a record seven times in the Maryland 3A state championship game, which was played at M & T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on Dec. 3rd. The Damascus Swarmin’ Hornets won the game, 55-14, over the Dundalk Owls to finish the season undefeated. In this first quarter, Funk […]