Montgomery Community Media

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett has not given up on a proposed Montgomery County Transit Authority project. In this MyMCMedia Extra, Leggett said the long-term projection of transit for Montgomery County needs to have some additional resources. On June 17, County Executive’s Transit Task Force hosted a public forum in the Montgomery County Council’s third-floor […]

Governor Larry Hogan issued the following statement today: “As we spend today with family and friends, it is important we take time to remember those members of the military who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country. It is because of their selfless commitment that the freedoms we hold so dear have been preserved […]

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has released the following statement about the Amtrak train derailment: “I was deeply saddened to learn of the tragic Amtrak crash that occurred in Pennsylvania last night. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families, as well as the first responders who are working hard to save and […]

Senator Ben Cardin issued the following statement on the situation in Baltimore: “We need to restore peace to our beloved Baltimore. I am fully committed to seeking justice for the death of Freddie Gray and support the efforts of thousands of Baltimoreans who have participated in non-violent protests and raised their voices in his memory. […]

It was an emotional interview for Sebastian Espinoza-Carranza at his home in Gaithersburg. The teen was arrested and charged with vandalizing a Gaithersburg synagogue. The 18-year-old teen says he is not a racist person and that he is really sorry. The congregation’s surveillance video helped lead police to Spinoza-Carranza. It shows him allegedly spray painting swastikas, […]

UPDATED Gaithersburg police officers are looking for the vandal(s) who defaced the Shaare Torah synagogue in Gaithersburg. “At this time, detectives are continuing to investigate the incident,” said Officer Dane Lane. “They are following up on leads and speaking with citizens who may have or may not have seen anything. We are always looking for more […]

U.S. Representative Chris Van Hollen has posted his reaction to the vandalism at Shaare Torah in the Lakelands community on his Facebook page. You can read his comments, below: “The acts of vandalism against Shaare Torah in Gaithersburg are shameful displays of prejudice and hatred and are not representative of our community’s values of respect […]

Gaithersburg Police Chief Mark Sroka said detectives have identified a “person of interest” who could be involved in the Shaare Torah Synagogue vandalism case. Local authorities have surveillance footage showing a masked person running away from the building.  Sroka said the report came in at 7:10 a.m. this morning. That’s when police officers found eleven swastikas and other […]

Gaithersburg City Council Vice President Ryan Spiegel, a member of the Shaare Torah congregation, has issued a statement about the vandalism that occurred at his synagogue overnight. “I am heartbroken to see such an act of hate in a community that is known for respecting and celebrating its diversity. The terrible acts of a few […]

Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman has issued a statement about the vandalism earlier today at Shaare Torah Synagogue. You can read it below: “This morning the City Council and I were informed that Shaare Torah Synagogue in Gaithersburg was defaced overnight with swastikas and other racist references. An investigation by the Gaithersburg Police Department is ongoing. […]