County Looks To Foster Immigrant Mental Health
A trio of minority health initiatives in the County would like members of their communities to tell their stories. Under the project title Journeys Within 2025: Stories of Resilience and… Read More
Fran Murphy
Executive Producer, Montgomery Community Media
New Census Figures Finetune County Numbers
Figures released in the latest report from the U.S. Census slightly update the statistical portrait of the county. What follows are some quick facts. Population The county continues to grow.… Read More
County Leaders React to Supreme Court ‘Opt Out’ Ruling
On Friday, the Supreme Court affirmed the rights of parents to let their children opt out of LGBTQ+ readings in public schools. The case, Mahmoud v. Taylor, was filed in… Read More
Governor Moore Looks for Strategic Cuts Among State Workers
In a letter to state workers, Governor Wes Moore outlined some steps to help resolve Maryland’s “historic fiscal challenge”. To meet the current budget, the state must cut $121 million… Read More
Safety Forum Focuses on Scams Aimed at Seniors
According to the Federal Trade Commission, older Americans may have lost as much as $61.5 billion dollars to fraud in 2023 alone. Tuesday at 10 a.m. the State’s Attorney’s office… Read More
Police Conduct Sobriety Check Points Tonight
Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) wants this Friday the 13th to be your lucky day. So don’t drive impaired. And just to make sure the roads are safe MCPD will… Read More
D.C. Parade Inspires County ‘No Kings’ Protests
Saturday evening, the U.S. Army will parade up Constitution Avenue in Washington, D.C. to celebrate its 250th anniversary. It also marks the 79th birthday of President Trump. But some county… Read More
Councilmember Friedson Announces Candidacy for County Executive
On Wednesday, County Councilmember and former Council President Andrew Friedson announced his candidacy for the office of County Executive. He is the third Councilmember to join the race with Evan… Read More
Abrego Garcia Returned to U.S., Indicted by Grand Jury
After spending months in prison in El Salvador without due process, Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been returned to the United States, according to numerous news outlets. An indictment by a… Read More
Man Arrested in White Oak Stabbing
Montgomery County Police reports the arrest of 23-year-old O’Shea Hunter of Silver Spring. Hunter was arrested and charged with a stabbing that happened on Wednesday, June 4, in the 1500… Read More
Police Summer Task Force Focuses on DUI Arrests
This summer the Montgomery County Police Department’s (MCPD) Summer Traffic Task Force will devote full time attention to pulling alcohol impaired drivers off the road. The new program will operate… Read More
Amber Business Grads Share What They Learned
Graduates of the Amber Business Coaching Program gathered at MCM on Friday to celebrate their achievements. Here is what they told their fellow graduates. An initiative by the Montgomery County… Read More