Montgomery Community Media

Silvia Román de origen boliviano y residente de Rockville, fue una de las víctimas de las inundaciones que dejaron los remanentes del huracán Ida a su paso por el área metropolitana de Washington DC. Silvia nos cuenta cómo a la madrugada del miércoles se despertaron para darse cuenta que todo el sótano de su casa […]

With the recent unprecedented fatal flood that happened in Rockville on Wednesday due to remnants of Hurricane Ida, some residents might wonder what areas throughout Montgomery County are prone to flooding. County Office of Emergency Management Director Dr. Earl Stoddard says places that didn’t typically flood before are starting too, and it’s partially due to […]

This week, COVID-19 transmission rates in Montgomery County increased from substantial to high, according to Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data. Local health leaders say most positive cases are among the unvaccinated population. To help mitigate transmission and encourage those who are unvaccinated to get the shot, county officials say there are plans […]

En la madrugada del miércoles, el paso del huracán Ida dejó un complejo de apartamentos en Rock Creek Woods bajo el agua. 150 personas fueron desplazadas de sus hogares y Melkin Daniel Parada Cedillo de 19 años perdió la vida. Los funcionarios del condado de Montgomery están pidiendo a los residentes que hayan abandonado los […]

19-year-old Melkin Daniel Parada Cedillo died after the Rock Creek Woods Apartments in Rockville flooded early Wednesday morning, Montgomery County Police said. His family set up a GoFundMe online fundraiser to help his mother. As of 5 p.m. Thursday, the fundraiser amassed over $30,000. One resident who was unaccounted for after the flooding was located […]

Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) detectives are investigating a robbery at a pharmacy in Rockville that happened on Wednesday shortly before 10:00 a.m. After further investigation, detectives determined that the male suspect jumped over the pharmacy counter located on the 700 block of Rockville Pike before demanding pharmaceuticals. The suspect then began filling a white […]

Early Wednesday morning, remnants of Hurricane Ida unleashed heavy rainfall and caused unprecedented flooding at several locations around the region, including right here in Montgomery County. At the Rock Creek Woods Apartments in Rockville, county emergency response officials say one person died, while another remains unaccounted for. According to officials, more than 150 residents across […]

A 19-year-old male died after the Rock Creek Woods Apartments in Rockville flooded early Wednesday morning, according to Montgomery County Police. About 150 residents are displaced, Public Information Director Shiera Goff told reporters at the apartment complex Wednesday. One resident is still unaccounted for. Police are waiting to release the name of the deceased. Three […]

Since 2017, Dr. Travis Gayles has served as Montgomery County’s Health Officer. He will be leaving his position on Sept. 12 after accepting a new job with Hazel Health, a San Francisco, California-based telehealth company. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, local leaders have praised Dr. Gayles for his guidance in keeping residents safe. MyMCM spoke with Dr. Gayles about […]

El condado de Montgomery ya está vacunando por tercera vez a los residentes que tienen un sistema inmunológico comprometido, pero todos aquellos que recibieron la vacuna Pfizer o Moderna necesitarán una tercera dosis de refuerzo. La Doctora Anna María Izquierdo, Directora Ejecutiva de la organización comunitaria Care 4 Your Health explica por qué es necesaria […]