Montgomery Community Media

Severals protests are scheduled this weekend in Montgomery County as nationwide protests calling for racial equality and justice for George Floyd continue to emerge nationwide. On Friday, Montgomery County residents took to Twitter, sharing flyers and tweets to spread awareness about upcoming protests. Mocoprotest, a county-based protest group has compiled a public document that lists […]

Takoma Park Mayor Kate Stewart and the city’s Chief of Police Antonio DeVaul held a discussion at the gazebo on Carroll Avenue to talk about an officer’s “dismissive” interaction with an activist that occurred around midnight Tuesday. The activist, Sokka Asif, shared a video of interaction on her Instagram page, which has—as of Tuesday evening—been […]

Actualización, Junio 2: El Departamento de Policía del Condado de Montgomery anunció que Sarela Nely Lanza fue ubicada sana y salva. Nota Previa La policía del condado de Montgomery está pidiendo la ayuda del público para encontrar a un adolescente desaparecida de Takoma Park. Sarela Nely Lanza, de 15 años, de Garland Avenue fue reportada […]

In response to a video circulating on Instagram showing a Takoma Park police officer removing Black Lives Matter signs on lamp posts, City Manager Suzanne Ludlow announced she’s taken emergency action to suspend rules about sign posting. In light of the protests surrounding racism and police brutality, Ludlow is now encouraging residents to post welcoming […]

Update (May 31):  Montgomery County Police Department say Sarela Nely Lanza was located safe and unharmed. Original Post (May 29): Montgomery County police are asking the public’s help in finding a missing Takoma Park teenager. Sarela Nely Lanza, 15, of Garland Avenue was recently reported as missing by her family to police. Lanza is described as […]

At 6 p.m. Monday, Takoma Park will hold an hour-long radio show to discuss racism in connection with police brutality and the coronavirus pandemic. The radio show, Moment of Reflection and A Call To Action, will be aired on Takoma Radio Station 94.3. Numerous speakers will discuss “how we as individuals, and as a community, […]

Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Special Victims Investigations Division are asking the public for help in locating a missing Takoma Park teenager. Olivia Mouer, 15, was last seen leaving her home on Garland Avenue Wednesday around 8 p.m. She was wearing “wearing a blue shirt over a multi-colored tube top, brown pants, and white […]

It’s Wednesday, May 6 and it’s National Nurses Day! Thank a nurse for their frontline work during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are five things to know for today in Montgomery County. 1. Governor’s Press Conference: Gov. Larry Hogan will hold a press conference at 3 p.m. to give COVID-19 updates. It streams live on his […]

Happy Cinco De Mayo! Today we commemorate the Mexican Army’s victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Monday, May 4. 1. Council in Virtual Session:  Montgomery County Council meets virtually at 9:30 a.m. Here’s a look at the meeting’s agenda. […]

It is Friday, May 1, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Business Briefing: Council President Sidney Katz hosts a discussion about the County’s response to COVID-19 and the impact on businesses at 12:30 p.m. Email Councilmember.Katz@montgomerycountymd.gov to register and submit questions. 2. Funding for Small Businesses:  The Montgomery County Economic […]