Montgomery Community Media

Montgomery County Councilmember Roger Berliner made the following remarks today about overall safety concerns regarding Washington’s Metrorail system after a tragic accident on the Yellow Line on Jan. 12. The complete text of Councilmember Berliner’s statement is below: “Yesterday’s tragic incident on Metro’s Yellow Line was a sad day for the Washington region and all […]

Montgomery County firefighters have a message for residents: stay off the ice. Firefighters say no frozen pond is ever 100-percent safe in Montgomery County. In this MyMCMedia Extra Video, Captain Joe Bell tells us what to do if you do fall thru the ice at a frozen pond. Take a look: For more coverage on […]

Montgomery County Councilmembers have unanimously passed a bill that redefines road and sidewalk standards in Montgomery County. The measure is the work of Councilmembers Roger Berliner and Hans Riemer who say the end goal is safety. Susan Kenedy reports. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

On Oct. 7, the day before International Walk to School Day, two Kingsview Middle School students were struck by a car as they walked to school in Germantown. It happened at the intersection of Kingsview Road and Clopper Road. Although their injuries were not serious, MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports that local officials are not taking […]

At a town hall meeting in Montgomery Village, residents heard from Commander Willie Parker-Loan of the Sixth District Police Station who had this to say about the Lakeforest Mall:        

With the new school year almost here, Lucille Baur of the Montgomery County Police Department provides some practical safety tips for both students and parents. Take a look. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

UPDATED: Drowning is the number one cause of accidental death for children under 5-years-old, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In order to combat this statistic, British Swim School has taken to the waves, teaching children through their Montgomery County locations not just how to swim, just how to survive. MyMCMedia’s Valerie […]

Based on the weather forecast for heavy rains throughout Maryland for Thursday into Friday, the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) is alerting motorists to anticipate potential flooding on highways and to use extreme caution. The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for much of the State. Conditions are possible for flooding with […]

The Maryland-National Capital Park Police issued the following statement regarding the safety of nearby trails following the investigation of a rape that occurred on Northwest Branch Trail in Silver Spring: The Maryland-National Capital Park Police are committed to safe trails. The park system in Montgomery County has over 200 miles of maintained trails to include natural and […]

As the weather gets warmer, many may be spending more time on the water. Montgomery County Fire Chief Steve Lohr reminds residents of safety tips for trips to the Potomac. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.