Montgomery Community Media

Here are five things you need to know for Thursday, Sept. 6, in Montgomery County: 1. What’s Next for I-270 & I-495: The Suburban Maryland Transportation Alliance (SMTA) is holding an information session about the state transportation P3 Project to alleviate congestion on I-270 and the Capital Beltway. The meeting takes place in Gaithersburg from 8:30 […]

An alarming number of motorists illegally pass a stopped school bus in Montgomery County. On average, about 167 violations are happening a day, according to Captain Tom Didone, Director of Montgomery County Police Traffic Division.  In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Captain Tom Didone from the Montgomery County Police Department has the details:  Montgomery County began a school bus camera program to catch and issue […]

Detectives from Montgomery County Police Department have identified the man killed in a construction accident as John Moran Jr., 27. The accident happened Thursday morning at The Heights School in Potomac. According to police, officers responded at approximately 8:43 a.m. following a reported building collapse. A preliminary investigation revealed that construction crews were working outside […]

UPDATED: Construction crews have evacuated the site near The Heights School in Potomac where a fatal accident occurred Thursday morning. Elsa Rand, spokesperson for the Montgomery County Police Department, said officers received a call from Montgomery County Fire and Rescue crews at approximately 8:40 a.m. requesting police assistance after the report of a building collapse. […]

Detectives from Montgomery County Police Department have released additional home surveillance video from a residential burglary in Potomac that took place May 27. According to police, one or more suspects entered the rear door of a residence located in the 8500 block of Country Club Drive. The suspects stole property before fleeing the scene, and […]

Two Potomac Teens Named Davidson Fellows Two Potomac teens, David Wu and Garyk Brixi, are among 20 students recognized nationally as Davidson Fellows for 2018. The Davidson Institute for Talent Development annually awards students, 18 or younger, with $50,000, $25,000 and $10,000 college scholarships. Students enter a completed project that has the potential to benefit […]

Montgomery County police is accepting applications for the 57th Citizen Academy class, which increases resident awareness of police department functions. The free academy is scheduled to begin Sept. 4, meeting on Tuesday evenings from 7 to 9:30 p.m. The 15-week academy plans a graduation on or about Dec. 18. Participants are required to attend 12 […]

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a severe thunderstorm warning from now until 5 p.m. for portions of Montgomery County, including Germantown, Rockville, Gaithersburg, Potomac, North Potomac, Redland, Darnestown, Derwood, Cabin John and Washington Grove. Winds may gust up to 60 mph and will cause trees and large branches to fall. Power outages may […]

Here are five things you need to know for Tuesday, Aug. 7, in Montgomery County: 1. Welcome to the U.S.: The Citizenship Preparation Program is a free program that will help  prepare applicants for U.S. Citizenship for the test interview and exam. The Montgomery College program occurs throughout the year, including at 6 p.m. Here […]

Here are five things you need to know for Monday, Aug. 6, in Montgomery County: 1. Municipal Monday: The Gaithersburg Mayor and Council meets starting at 7:30 p.m. One of the items on the agenda is discussion of a proposed pedestrian bridge at Great Seneca Highway and Kentlands Boulevard. 2. The Heat is On: It’s […]