Montgomery Community Media

UPDATED, SEPT. 11, 7 p.m.- Former swim coach Christopher Huott was sentenced Thursday to 15 years in jail, with five years suspended  for sexually abusing a girl he used to coach and babysit, according to Montgomery County State’s Attorney Spokesman Ramon Korionoff. His sentence is to be followed by three years of probation and an order not have […]

Edline, the homework-checking, grade peek-in online tool used by many of the county’s parents to keep tabs on their kids’ school work is on its way out. In its place, Montgomery County Public Schools will move to a new web-based system called myMCPS. In 2009, Montgomery County Public Schools developed and launched a web-based system, myMCPS, […]

Montgomery County Councilmembers George Leventhal and Hans Riemer are expected to introduce a bill Tuesday that could change the way you get your take-out food or even host your next picnic. The bill, set to be introduced by the Councilmembers at 11 a.m,  requires the use of recyclable packaging in food service packaging and prohibits […]

Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley today issued the following statement after the Baltimore Ravens released Ray Rice from his contract: “The video released this morning of this domestic assault was horrible, shocking, and reprehensible. Everyone can do more to help end the scourge of domestic violence. Please consider supporting the House of Ruth, and learn about […]

The Montgomery County Police will not be releasing to the public the details of the investigation into allegations of excessive force in the August arrest of a Germantown teen. Police Spokesman Capt. Paul Starks said all internal investigations of the police agency are consider personnel matters and are sealed. In a letter to Police Chief […]

UPDATED at 7:30 p.m. The National Weather Service issues a flash flood warning for Montgomery County. Flood warning unti 9:15 pm for Howard, Price George’s and Montgomery counties. Do not drive through standing water. EM — MDMEMA (@MDMEMA) September 6, 2014 UPDATED at 6:50 p.m. The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for […]

The missing NIH scientist from Gaithersburg was found dead at some point midday Thursday in a rural area of Allegany County. Montgomery County Police Capt. Paul Starks told MyMCMedia Thursday evening that the body of Martin John Rogers was discovered “in a hilly, rural area.” He said the car was found off a road and […]

On the eve of the National Book Festival, Author Kate DiCamillo visits Takoma Park and dozens of book lovers turn out to meet this beloved literature star. DiCamillo is also the national ambassador of young people’s literature and she’s traveling the country talking about how stories connect us. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. Related:

Montgomery County Councilmember Hans Riemer – the council’s lead member for digital government – has released a white paper detailing why the county needs to work towards new technology initiatives. Susan Kenedy reports. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

A downed tree brought down some wires near 10631 MacArthur Boulevard last night. Pepco Spokesperson Sean Kelly said the power outage was reported to Pepco around 10 p.m. on September 1. He said 496 customers were without power during the outage. Power was restored around 7:15 a.m. today, according to Kelly. Commuters may have encountered […]