Montgomery Community Media

Montgomery County police are investigating two unrelated robberies that started as online sales, and officers are encouraging residents to use “safe exchange zones” to conduct such transactions. Here’s a MyMCMedia video of Germantown District Capt. Mark Plazinski describing the safe exchange zone at the district’s station at 20000 Aircraft Drive. Both robberies took place in […]

U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin went live on Facebook from the backseat of a car with U.S. Rep. John Delaney on Thursday afternoon as the two Democrats fielded some questions about their first job, their first album, Elton John, food, and people they would like to meet. At the beginning of the video, Raskin said he […]

Here are five things to know today, July 14, in Montgomery County: 1. A Scorcher: Another hot and humid day is on tap in Montgomery County, according to the National Weather Service. 2. Public Safety Awards: The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce Public Safety Awards breakfast takes place at the Montgomery County Agricultural Center. This annual […]

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Montgomery County, effective from noon – 8 p.m., Thursday. Temperatures are expected to be in the mid-to-upper 90s, with a heat index around 105 degrees. According to the NWS, a heat advisory means that a period of high temperatures is expected. The combination of high […]

Here are five things to know today, July 13, in Montgomery County: 1. Heat Advisory: The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory from noon – 8 p.m. in Montgomery County. 2. Senator Sanders in Silver Spring: U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders is scheduled to endorse Ben Jealous for Maryland governor at the Silver Spring […]

Two people were hospitalized after an early-morning shooting Tuesday in White Oak, Montgomery County police said in a statement. About 1:10 a.m. Tuesday, Silver Spring District officers, and Fire and Rescue personnel responded to the parking lot at 11560 Lockwood Drive for the report of gunshots, police said. Upon arrival, first responders found two victims […]

Here are your five things to know today, July 12, in Montgomery County: 1. U.S. 29 BRT Meeting: The U.S. 29 North BRT Corridor Advisory Committee meets at 6:30 p.m. at the East County Regional Services Center, 3300 Briggs Chaney Road, Silver Spring. Discussion topics will likely include bicycle and pedestrian accommodations; transit signal priority; and […]

Montgomery County police are asking the public’s help in identifying a woman in a surveillance video that police say show her using a stolen credit card. About noon June 5, a woman was dining at La Madeleine Country French Café restaurant at 7607 Old Georgetown Road in Bethesda when her wallet was stolen from her […]

Here are your five things to know today, July 11, in Montgomery County: 1. Governor Visits Again: Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is scheduled to unveil the Watkins Mill Interchange at 1 p.m. 2. Gubernatorial Plans: Speaking of Hogan, he seems to be taking his re-election in stride, unfazed by the comments from a potential challenger, […]

Here are your five things to know today, July 10, in Montgomery County: 1. Governor Visit: Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is scheduled to tour A Wider Circle in Silver Spring today. 2. Berliner Briefing: Montgomery County Council President Roger Berliner meets with reporters at 11 a.m. to discuss key issues facing the Council this month. 3. Kentlands Apartments: […]