Montgomery Community Media

The “free range” parenting issue is a hot topic across the county and across the country today. During his weekly briefing with reporters on April 13th, Council President George Leventhal said he has some questions for Health and Human Services officials, and he shared that he’s hearing from a lot of constituents on both sides […]

Montgomery County Police are asking Lakelands residents to report suspicious or unusual behavior as detectives continue to investigate the vandalism at a local synagogue. Find out more in this MyMCMedia Extra: Police Spokesperson Rick Goodale says detectives at the 6th district station are encouraging citizens to call in any tips about this case at 240.773.5770. […]

It’s going to be a beautiful day! Here are five things to know today, April 11, in Montgomery County: 1. Green Up: It’s Green Up Day in Gaithersburg and environmental events are also scheduled around the county today. 2. Police Investigation: Montgomery County Police are taking the lead in the vandalism case that occurred at […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra, Montgomery County Police Officer Rick Goodale says the police investigation is still ongoing into the April 7th vandalism at Shaare Torah synagogue in Gaithersburg. Goodale says detectives at the 6th district station are encouraging citizens to call in tips at 240.773.5770. For more MyMCMedia coverage, see below:

UPDATED Gaithersburg police officers are looking for the vandal(s) who defaced the Shaare Torah synagogue in Gaithersburg. “At this time, detectives are continuing to investigate the incident,” said Officer Dane Lane. “They are following up on leads and speaking with citizens who may have or may not have seen anything. We are always looking for more […]

Gaithersburg Police Chief Mark Sroka said detectives have identified a “person of interest” who could be involved in the Shaare Torah Synagogue vandalism case. Local authorities have surveillance footage showing a masked person running away from the building.  Sroka said the report came in at 7:10 a.m. this morning. That’s when police officers found eleven swastikas and other […]

UPDATED Gaithersburg police are investigating vandalism at the Shaare Torah Synagogue at 1408 Main Street in Gaithersburg. Swastikas and other hate crime graffiti were spray painted on the building overnight. Officer Dan Lane said a citizen flagged down a passing police officer at about 7:10 a.m. this morning to report the vandalism at the synagogue, […]

Public health experts sent a clear message today to Montgomery County Council members considering privatization of Montgomery Local Liquor Control system: Montgomery County’s Local Liquor Control system is superior in protecting the public health, combating underage drinking and striking the balance between the sale of a legal, controlled substance and meeting community concerns and the […]

The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce hosted the 41st annual Public Safety Awards Ceremony on March 13. Over 1,200 business, government and public safety leaders attended this event to thank the brave men and women who protect our community everyday. “Today we honor the great acts of courage, service, selflessness and kindness that truly exemplify […]

County Executive Ike Leggett has sent his recommended fiscal year 2016 operational budget to the Montgomery County Council. The 5.1 billion dollar budget increases county government tax supported spending and cuts the property tax. Lorna Virgili reports. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.