Weed Warriors combat invasive species
What’s green is not always good, no matter how beautiful it may seem. To determine which plants promote ecological growth requires a trained eye; an eye all certified Weed Warriors… Read More
Adanna Mbanu
Adanna Mbanu is a broadcast news intern with Montgomery Community Media. She is a junior at American University majoring in Communication, Law, Economics, and Government. Using her experience from writing for multiple small publications, Mbanu writes articles for MCM’s website and segments for “The Pulse.” You can reach Adanna at ambanu@mymcmedia.org
2026 Maryland gubernatorial primary election results (unofficial)
Based on current vote counts in the State Board of Elections Unofficial 2026 Gubernatorial Primary Elections Results, here’s a quick list of the projected nominees for the November ballot. Governor… Read More
Maryland primary election FAQ: Poll hours, same-day registration and mail-in ballot info
Primary Election Day is here and as the final voting activity gets underway below is some key information to consider if you are hitting the polls today. What are the… Read More
Fire breaks out in Silver Spring apartment
A living room fire was reported on Sunday night in Silver Spring’s Village Square Apartments. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a dispatch around 11:15 p.m. and extinguished… Read More
Kensington’s 5th annual Juneteenth event aims to educate while celebrating freedom
Organizers of Kensington’s 5th annual Juneteenth event hope this year’s event will do more than entertain attendees. They want it to spark conversations about the history and meaning of the… Read More
New bus routes, discounted fares added for early voting
New Metrobus and Ride On routes will be added for community members to easily access early voting stations. Early voting for this year’s Gubernatorial Primary Election is planned for June… Read More
3 Metro workers seriously injured after possible electrical explosion near Medical Center station
Multiple Metro contract workers were seriously injured Monday morning following a reported electrical incident near the Medical Center Metro station on Rockville Pike in Bethesda. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue… Read More
Man with knife in Shady Grove hospital detained by police
Montgomery County police responded to reports of a man allegedly threatening staff with a knife at Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center, according to police. The incident happened Friday, June… Read More
Video shows police detaining a man in crisis in Boyds
Montgomery County police and fire-rescue crews responded to a man in crisis June 1 in Boyds after the individual temporarily left custody en route to a medical evaluation, according to… Read More
New bullet-resistant speed cameras installed at Burtonsville intersections, among 140 new speed cams across Montgomery County
On Tuesday, MCPD installed two bright blue, bullet-resistant speed cameras at high-risk intersections in Burtonsville. The bright colors are meant to give drivers extra visibility and brake distance before passing… Read More
17-year-old shot on Memorial Day in Silver Spring
A teenager was transported to a nearby hospital after being shot Monday evening in Silver Spring. Police and fire-rescue crews responded to the 1300 block of Castle Boulevard in the… Read More