Back to school season starts, regional fairs open
As one chapter closes, another one opens. Back to school season is in full swing as Montgomery County Public Schools hosts its annual Back to School Fairs on August 22.… 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
Paper bag law proves successful
Sustainability is on the rise in Montgomery County as the “Bring Your Own Bag” law is in full compliance. Passed unanimously by the County Council in February of 2025, the… Read More
Fallen tree causes fire and power outages in Bethesda
Power outages, fires, and home damages plagued Bethesda on Sunday after significant storms pummeled the area. Around 5 p.m. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue responded to a report of a… Read More
Police continue search for burglar in Fairland
The Montgomery County Police Department continues to look for a burglar who attempted to break into multiple homes with a large knife in Fairland. Around 4:23 a.m. on July 24… Read More
Driver avoids trial after fatal school bus accident
11-year-old Summer Lim was biking across the street when a school bus struck her at an intersection in Rockville. She died shortly after. According to the Montgomery County Police Department,… Read More
Armed carjacking in Gaithersburg
Two suspects are in custody following an armed carjacking in Gaithersburg. According to the Metropolitan Police Department, the victim was offered $70 to give them a ride to Silver Spring.… Read More
Chevy Chase lawyer sentenced to federal prison on fraud convictions
Thomas C. Goldstein, a prominent lawyer in Chevy Chase who argued multiple cases in front of the Supreme Court, was sentenced to six years in federal prison and convicted of… Read More
Man shot in North Bethesda
A man was shot in North Bethesda, according to the Montgomery County Police Department. MCPD was dispatched early Sunday morning at around 6:30 a.m. to the 12200 block of Wilkins… Read More
Silver Spring elementary school teacher charged with fentanyl trafficking
Former Montgomery County first grade teacher is sentenced to over 12 years in federal prison for fentanyl trafficking. 36-year-old Sarah Katherine Magid taught at Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary in… Read More
Two homes damaged by fire this weekend
Severe weather conditions over the weekend left a family of five homeless in Gaithersburg. A strong storm system with winds and heavy rain led a family home to be struck… Read More
Gaithersburg stabbing
The Gaithersburg Police continue to investigate a stabbing after an adult male was found wounded. Police responded to a report at the 9600 Block of Lost Knife Road at around… Read More
Gaithersburg man charged with five felonies after alleged gun incident at restaurant
A 29-year-old-man is charged with five felonies and 10 misdemeanors after allegedly brandishing a handgun inside a Gaithersburg restaurant Sunday, according to police. Officers responded to a report of an… Read More