Cristina Caicedo Smit is an award-winning bilingual journalist, producer, and TV anchor with more than 15 years of experience covering local, national and international news. Based in Montgomery County, she brings a broad perspective to stories close to home, remaining deeply connected to the region’s diverse communities.
Caicedo Smit has earned recognition for her innovative multimedia storytelling that blends illustration, artwork, and long-form narratives, including a 2025 New York Festival TV & Film, Gold Tower and 2024 Press Play Prague, Audience Award.
Montgomery County officials are raising awareness about a growing problem affecting older adults: financial exploitation and elder abuse. At an event in Silver Spring marking World Elder Abuse Awareness Day,… Read More
Maryland voters head to the polls Tuesday for their final opportunity to vote in person in the 2026 primary election, helping shape races that will determine the state’s political direction… Read More
Maryland State Police have released the identities of the three men who died in a plane crash in Prince George’s County over the weekend. The victims were identified as pilot… Read More
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich joined county officials, community leaders and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore on Friday morning to kick off the annual Scotland Juneteenth Heritage Festival at Cabin John… Read More
Autoridades del condado informaron que se detectaron altos niveles de sustancias perfluoroalquiladas y polifluoroalquiladas , conocidas como “sustancias químicas eternas”, en un arroyo y una laguna de retención de aguas… Read More
Months after a major sewage spill contaminated portions of the Potomac River, Minnie’s Island, an eight-acre conservation property in the middle of the river, remains closed as environmental advocates continue… Read More
As residents head outdoors this summer, Montgomery County Chief Health Officer Dr. Kisha Davis is urging people to be vigilant about ticks, citing an increase in tick activity and related… Read More
Durante su conferencia de prensa semanal realizada el miércoles, el Ejecutivo del Condado de Montgomery, Marc Elrich, habló sobre las medidas de seguridad previstas para los eventos relacionados con la… Read More
During his weekly press briefing Wednesday, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich talked about safety measures in place for World Cup events happening in the county, upcoming disruptions to the Red… Read More
During two ceremonies held on June 9, leaders of the Montgomery County Council issued proclamations recognizing Caribbean American Heritage Month and Immigrant Heritage Month, celebrating the contributions of these communities… Read More
What began as a retirement dream inspired by her mother has blossomed into a thriving flower and vegetable farm in Montgomery County. Today, Floribunda Flower Farm owner Juliet Marandure grows… Read More
Varios trabajadores contratistas del Metro resultaron gravemente heridos el lunes por la mañana tras un incidente eléctrico cerca de la estación de Metro Medical Center, en Rockville Pike. Los servicios… Read More