Montgomery Community Media

Some grim news from the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH): in the first six months of this year, Maryland reported 920 fatal overdoses or 319 more than last year. The report is posted online, here. “We want to make sure Marylanders know that – if they are grappling with substance use disorder […]

Montgomery County’s Office of Human Rights will host the 4th Annual Friendship Picnic on Sunday, Sept. 25 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Wheaton Regional Park. This annual event brings together diverse communities to share their cultures, traditions, and faith. Food, beverages and entertainment will be provided. The event is free but registration is encouraged […]

Here are five things to know today, Sept. 16, in Montgomery County: 1. Cheers: A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for the new Brookeville Beer Farm this afternoon. 2. Park It: Montgomery County is celebrating International Parking Day with creative spaces in Bethesda, Silver Spring, Takoma Park and Wheaton. 3. Go Jaguars: Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Jack […]

UPDATED 9.13.16 Montgomery County police officers report they have safely located Keysean Dorsey. Update: Keysean Tyree Dorsey has been located safe and unharmed and has been reunited with family. TY for sharing!. pic.twitter.com/ULZf2EYXnx — Montgomery Co Police (@mcpnews) September 13, 2016 Montgomery County police officers are asking for the public’s help to locate a missing […]

Here are five things to know today, Sept. 13th, in Montgomery County: 1. Dedication Ceremony: Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is scheduled to help dedicate a portion of Georgia Avenue (Route 97) in honor of fallen Montgomery County Police Officer Noah Leotta this afternoon. 2. Hard Hat Tour: MyMCMedia is going behind the scenes of the […]

If you love jazz music, Veterans Plaza was the place to be on Saturday night.  Marcus Johnson and the Urban Jam Band was one of many groups to perform at the 13th Annual Silver Spring Jazz Festival. Find out more in this MyMCMedia Extra video, below:

Montgomery County police want the public’s help to stop some bold thieves stealing electronics from cellular phone stores. Investigators have surveillance video and photographs showing three of the thieves inside an AT&T store. Police are asking for information that can help them identify the suspects believed to be responsible for five incidents of cellular phones […]

Montgomery County police officers and Rockville city police officers are investigating five thefts from cellular phone stores that investigators believe were committed by the same group of suspects. According to police, the suspects have taken electronics worth a total of approximately $18,200. Investigators have released video surveillance (see below) from an AT&T store in Wheaton, […]

Here are five things to know today, Sept. 12, in Montgomery County: 1. No School: Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students have the day off today. It’s a professional day for teachers. 2. Safe Track: Metro’s General Manager Paul Wiedefeld is scheduled to hold a news conference this afternoon to discuss Metro’s longest Safe Track […]

Montgomery County police need your help to identify two theft suspects who police officers say took several pairs of sunglasses from a Sunglass Hut at Macy’s inside the Westfield Wheaton Mall on July 15. Police have released surveillance video, see below, from the investigation in hopes someone will recognize the suspects: According to a police […]