Montgomery Community Media

UPDATED Jan. 20, 2015 Police report that both Kevlin Mendosa Ramos and Milady Reyes have returned home. ORIGINAL POST Montgomery County police officers are asking for the public’s assistance in locating two, missing 14-year-old girls from Silver Spring. According to police, the teens are friends and both were last seen on Thursday at Silver Spring International […]

UPDATED A construction worker is recovering after he was injured on the roof of a building to a balcony at 1800 Chapman Avenue in Rockville. Fire and Rescue Services Spokesperson Pete Piringer said the department’s Aerial Tower was used to reach and extract the worker. According to Piringer, the worker was evaluated and transported to […]

The Magruder High School varsity girls basketball team took home a win Friday night against Quince Orchard. The game was played in Gaithersburg. Below are some photos, courtesy of photographer Phil Fabrizio, who was also tweeting live throughout the game. Final: Colonels Girls win 56-33 over the Cougars. pic.twitter.com/1kxox5WFDn — Phil Fabrizio (@Photoloaf) January 16, […]

It’s high school basketball season and one of the games last night in Montgomery County featured the Magruder Colonels against the Quince Orchard Cougars. The Colonels came out on top, 50-44. Below are some photos, courtesy of photographer Phil Fabrizio, who was also tweeting live throughout the game. Final: Magruder over QO. 50-44. pic.twitter.com/z9whQif3Fr — […]

The Victims Rights Foundation is celebrating 19 years of service. At a Jan. 13 celebratory event at The Fillmore, several local officials were honored for their work and support. Lifetime Achievement Award: County Councilmember Sidney Katz Public Safety: Sheriff Darren Popkin Unsung Hero: Wayne Farrell State’s Attorney John McCarthy served as the Master of Ceremony. […]

UPDATED 6:36 p.m. on Jan. 10 – A fire at the parish office of St. Elizabeth Church at 917 Montrose Road in Rockville caused an estimated $100,000 in damage early Saturday morning, according to a Montgomery County fire official. Over 60 firefighters responded to the blaze on Jan. 10. On his Twitter account, Fire and Rescue […]

There was no snow but it was a windy and cold Monday morning as local leaders launched the county’s “Safe Sidewalks” campaign on Jan. 5 at the steps of the Montgomery County Council building in Rockville. Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett was joined by County Councilmembers Nancy Floreen, Sidney Katz and Hans Riemer. Safe Sidewalks […]

A Christmas Day fire has displaced a family of eight in Gaithersburg, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) spokesperson Pete Piringer. Fortunately, there were no injuries. Piringer said the Dec. 25 fire at 36 Anna Court originated in a second floor bedroom of a three-level, condominium style townhouse. According to Piringer, 65 […]

The Rockville High School varsity boys basketball team topped Watkins Mill in a low-scoring game on Rams home court Monday night. Rockville outscored Watkins Mills by 10 points, with a 42-32 final score. Rockville notched its second win of the season so far. Rams made the most of their efficient offense to hold back the […]

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett and nine County Councilmembers took the oath of office on Dec. 1 at Richard Montgomery High School. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports.