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A Gaithersburg restaurant has scheduled a fundraiser for Dec. 22 to benefit the Gemmell family, who lost Marie Gemmell and her two young sons when a plane crashed into their Gaithersburg home earlier this month. Dogfish Head Alehouse at 800 West Diamond Avenue is donating 20 percent of the day’s profits as well as money from a […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Maryland Governor-elect Larry Hogan said he will declare a state of emergency and he plans to hold a summit to discuss the state’s growing heroin problem after he takes office next month. Related:

Here are some of our weekend picks from the MyMCMedia.org calendar: Friday, December 12 Enjoy a drive through rural Maryland and find the perfect holiday gifts at the Countryside Artisans’ Holiday Studio Tour from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Attend the Waverly Street Gallery Holiday Art exhibit opening reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Explore […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett reflects on his recent visit to the site of the fatal plane crash. He said the crash has also raised some questions from residents about the operations at the Montgomery County Airpark and he is asking for a review from the Montgomery County Revenue Authority. […]

UPDATED – People throughout Montgomery County and even out of state are stepping up to help a father and his daughter through the pain of losing the rest of their family in a freak accident that had a jet crashing into their Gaithersburg home. A waitress at Dogfish Head Aleshouse who admits she barely knows the Gemmell […]

Superintendent Joshua P. Starr is recommending a $2.4 billion operating budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016, which includes $103.6 million in additional spending that will allow Montgomery County Public Schools  to manage its continued growth, narrow achievement gaps, and prepare students for the future. Starr presented his recommendation to the Montgomery County Board of Education […]

Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Joshua P. Starr is expected to present his Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 Operating Budget recommendation to the Board of Education today at about noon. Starr will hold a media briefing after the presentation at 1:30 p.m. to discuss his recommendation and answer questions. The meeting is at the Carver Educational […]

A fatal plane crash on Monday morning has claimed the life of six people. It happened at 10:43 a.m. on Dec. 8 in the 19700 block of Drop Forge Lane in a neighborhood near the Montgomery County Airpark. Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer reports that three people on the plane were killed in the […]

Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley and First Lady Katie O’Malley welcomed Governor-elect Larry Hogan and his family for an official tour of the Government House, the official residence of the Governor, on Dec. 6. According to a news release issued by the office of the Governor-elect, Governor O’Malley also escorted the Hogan family over to the […]

MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week, which includes reports about the Inauguration Ceremony, the election of Council officers, an interview with County Executive Isiah Leggett about his economic development trip to India and more.