Montgomery Community Media

UPDATED Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal vehicle accident that occurred shortly after 2 a.m. on Nov. 1 on Interstate 495 south of Persimmon Tree Road. According to Maryland State Police, 17-year-old Dominik Liam Pettey of Potomac was killed in the collision. The preliminary police investigation indicates that a 2009 Honda Accord was disabled […]

Residents are being reminded to turn back the clock one hour Saturday night for the end of Daylight Saving Time. County firefighters say it is also a good time to replace the batteries in your smoke detectors, too. In this ten second video, Montgomery County Battalion Chief Steve Mann reminds Montgomery County residents to check […]

UPDATED, Oct. 31, 4:30 p.m.- All those involved in a major collision in Sandy Spring appear to have non-life-threatening injuries, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services Spokesman Pete Piringer. All five kids and two adults in the minivan involved in the accident survived thanks to passenger safety seat and child seats, Piringer said. The […]

Lorna Virgili hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week, which includes reports on the county’s Triple A bond rating, previews the upcoming General Election on Nov. 4, the kitchen incubator at the Universities at Shady Grove, the new Lakelands Park organic turf field and the opening of the KID Museum. Watch the show […]

Here are some of our weekend picks from the MyMCMedia.org calendar: Friday, October 31 Young children will enjoy the Cabin John’s “Eye Spy” Halloween Train at Cabin John Regional Park from 1 to 8 p.m. (weather permitting) Enjoy a “Spooky” and “Not-So-Spooky” Halloween skating session at Cabin John Ice Rink or Wheaton Ice Arena Otus […]

Here are five things to know today, Oct. 30, in Montgomery County: 1- Today is the last day of early voting. Find out where you can vote here. 2- Hillary Clinton is expected to visit the University of Maryland today to rally support for Anthony Brown, a Democrat running for governor in Maryland. He talks about  her […]

Darcars Automotive Group Vice President Tammy Darvish has been named the Montgomery County Philanthropist of the Year. She will receive the award tonight at the county’s Annual Celebration of Giving event taking place at the AFI Silver Theatre & Fillmore in Silver Spring. Darvish is recognized for her efforts to support many causes, including homelessness. […]

UPDATED Montgomery County police were called to the scene of the 17000 block of Hughes Road in Poolesville today where a man had reportedly barricaded himself in a house. Police Spokesperson Angela Cruz said the call came into dispatch at 9:17 a.m. today. According to Cruz, adjacent neighbors were evacuated as a precaution during the […]

A heavy-lifting thief stole four storm grates and a manhole weighing hundreds of pounds in Poolesville this week. According to Town Manager Wade Yost, over the past few days, four- 150-pound storm grates and one- 200-pound manhole cover were stolen from streets in the town’s Westerly neighborhood. Yost said the town has filed a police […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra Video, Democrat Anthony Brown, who is running for Governor, tells us in his words what is at stake on Nov. 4 in the Maryland Governor’s race. Brown was campaigning on Oct. 28 in Silver Spring and Bethesda in Montgomery County. Early voting continues through Oct. 30. The General Election is set […]