Montgomery Community Media

Nearly two days after the tragic Flower Branch Apartment explosion, Victor Morales and his family are still searching for answers. Morales’ apartment is located near the site of the explosion and was partially damaged by the flames. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Morales and his eight-year-old son Adrian discuss life after being displaced by the […]

Montgomery County Councilmember Nancy Navarro issued the following statement about the major apartment fire that occurred on Wednesday, Aug. 10, in the Long Branch section of Silver Spring: “As you may have seen on the news, in the early hours of this morning there was an explosion, fire, and building collapse at the Flower Branch […]

With a heat index predicted to hit about 105 degrees, the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory in effect from noon to 8 p.m. today for Montgomery County. The advisory means that a period of high temperatures is expected in our area. According to the NWS advisory, the combination of high temperatures and […]

MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week. This week’s show includes reports on term limits, an update on solar panels, a preview of the Council’s fall session, an interview with the newest planning board member, a salute to local Olympians, a reminder to shop Tax Free Week in Maryland, a […]

Temperatures could hit the upper 90s today according to the National Weather Service forecast. Here are five more things you need to know today, Aug. 12th, in Montgomery County: 1. Police, Fire and Rescue Service, and ATF continue to investigate the deadly explosion and fire at the Flower Branch Apartment complex in Silver Spring that injured […]

Here are some of our weekend picks from the MyMCMedia.org calendar: Friday, August 12:  Bethesda Restaurant Week kicks off today and continues through August 21. The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair opens today through Saturday, August 20. Today the gates open at 3 p.m. The Sidleys perform at the Bethesda Metro Station Plaza from 6 to 9 […]

Montgomery County is working with nonprofits to assist residents who have been displaced after the tragic explosion that happened at the Flower Branch apartment complex in Silver Spring. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Montgomery County Spokesperson Mary Anderson talks about how residents can help by donating to local nonprofit groups. Anderson said that approximately 90 […]

Montgomery County Councilmember Marc Elrich, chair of the Council’s Public Safety Committee, issued the following statement today about the explosion and major fire in the apartment building in the Long Branch section of Silver Spring: “The explosion, fire, and building collapse at the Flower Branch apartment buildings early this morning injured 34 people, including three […]

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan released the following statement about the explosion and fire at the Flower Branch apartment complex in Silver Spring: “This morning I spoke with Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett following an explosion late last night at an apartment complex in Silver Spring. The state is actively responding to this incident and providing […]

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for portions of Montgomery County that is effective from noon – 8 p.m. Thursday, August 11. Areas of the county affected include Bethesda, Rockville, Gaithersburg and Silver Spring. According to the Advisory, temperatures are expected to reach the mid 90s. A Heat Advisory means that a period […]