MCM hosts Board of Education forum
The candidates for Board of Education appeared at a forum conducted by the League of Women Voters at the MCM studios in Rockville on Wednesday night. In the upcoming Nov.… Read More
Fran Murphy
Executive Producer, Montgomery Community Media
MCPS shares ‘The Hard Truth’ in report to parents and teachers
Montgomery County Public Schools face some new challenges moving forward. That was the message in a report published Thursday on their website and shared with parents and educators. Titled “The… Read More
Upcounty celebrates National Farmers’ Day
Nearly 50 years ago, in 1980, the county set aside 93 thousand acres in its northmost regions as an agricultural reserve. On Monday, farmers in the Reserve celebrated National Farmers’… Read More
Wells responds to Jawando: ‘not a viable campaign’
Last week, Councilmember Will Jawando, the Democratic nominee for Montgomery County Executive, referred to his opponent’s campaign as not “viable.” He also cited her campaign war chest at less than… Read More
MCPS lays out the process for upcoming boundary studies
Following last year’s boundary studies for high schools, MCPS is now embarking on a countywide process for elementary and middle schools. The impetus — declining enrollment, overcrowding at some schools… Read More
Hate Bias Report finds most incidents happen in county schools
The State of Maryland published the 2025 Hate Bias Report on Friday. The report is a collaboration among several partners including the Maryland Department of State Police (MSP) and the… Read More
Henderson conditionally selected as Gaithersburg Mayor
Gaithersburg City Council Member Lisa Henderson was conditionally selected to serve as Mayor of Gaithersburg on Monday. She would assume the job until the next municipal election. According to the… Read More
Gene’s Costumes reopens in Kensington in time for Halloween
It’s been nearly three years now since Gene’s Costumes in Kensington closed after an electrical fire. On Thursday, owner Ginger Ager pumped up the signature jack-o’-lantern on the roof and… Read More
Poolesville named best public high school in Maryland
Poolesville High School earned #1 status in the state for 2027 on Wednesday. Niche, a firm that evaluates and ranks schools to help students and families find the right placement,… Read More
New website debuts for entrepreneurs, startups in Montgomery County
WorkSource Montgomery (WSM) launches a new website aimed at helping entrepreneurs, small business and employers on Thursday, Oct. 1. According to WSM, the site was developed in partnership with the… Read More
Man sentenced to 120 years following conviction in ‘senseless’ double murder
Convicted of two counts of second-degree murder, a defendant was sentenced to 120 years in prison in Circuit Court on Monday. Charges Convicted in April, Kaloyan Stoev, 27, was found… Read More
Jawando’s council colleagues campaign for him ahead of Nov. 3 election
As debate continues over Democratic nominee Will Jawando’s decision not to participate in any additional candidate forums before the Nov. 3 election, several of his Montgomery County Council colleagues are… Read More