Montgomery Community Media

Today is Wednesday, Aug. 4, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. County Media Briefing: County Executive Marc Elrich, County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles and Emergency Management Director Dr. Earl Stoddard will hold their weekly media briefing at 12:30 p.m. You can watch live on MCM channels 21 and 995 […]

Law enforcement leaders joined residents at numerous neighborhood block parties in Montgomery County for National Night Out on Tuesday. The event allows police to connect with residents and leaders to encourage community relationships with law enforcement. Residents could learn about crime prevention and how to avoid being victims of scams. Fire marshals educated residents about […]

After competing in the Olympic final for the women’s 200 meter backstroke on Friday, Phoebe Bacon arrived at Dulles Airport Monday evening. Many of Bacon’s friends and family members gave her the greeting of a champion when she arrived. Bacon grew up in Chevy Chase and graduated from Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart […]

Montgomery County continues to see a moderate level of COVID-19 community transmission as reported by the CDC. July 27 the CDC revised face mask guidance due to the increase in COVID-19 cases across the country. The new guidance recommends face masks be worn indoors in areas of substantial transmission regardless of vaccination status. Last week […]

Un nuevo estudio analiza la atención médica en todo el país y clasifica a Maryland como el quinto mejor estado para la atención médica. WalletHub comparó los 50 estados y el Distrito de Columbia según 44 métricas. Incluyeron el manejo de COVID-19, la esperanza de vida, las primas de seguro mensuales, las tarifas aseguradas y […]

Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) continue to investigate the July 26 armed robbery of a gas station in Gaithersburg. Investigators released surveillance video of the two male suspects on Tuesday and ask for the public’s help in identifying them. On Monday, July 26, shortly before 3:00 a.m., officers responded to a gas […]

Montgomery County Police (MCPD) say 74-year-old Steven Hirsch Eisen of Silver Spring has been arrested for indecent exposure on multiple occasions. In November 2020, officers began investigating several reports of indecent exposure occurring at various locations throughout Kensington. Victims reported that the suspect would get their attention and “expose himself” to them while in public areas. […]

A new study looks at health care across the country and ranks Maryland as the 5th best state for health care. Only four other states fared better. WalletHub compared all 50 states and the District of Columbia based on 44 metrics. They included COVID-19 handling, life expectancy, monthly insurance premiums, insured rates, and the costs […]

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has given the MCDOT funding to create a Ride On Crowd Sourcing System (ROCSS) app that will show bus statuses and passenger amounts, updating every 20 seconds.  The FTA funding was allocated in order to support public transportation and its riders amid the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal […]

Three-time Olympian Dominique Dawes applauded Simone Biles on her recent performances in the Tokyo Olympics. Dawes said watching the event brought back memories – both good and bad. The former USA gymnast said she sympathizes with Biles and praises her bravery to bring light to mental health. Biles is a survivor of the Larry Nassar sexual abuse […]