Kensington Celebrates ‘Paint the Town’
One of the highlights of Kensington’s annual calendar celebrates the hometown with a call to artists to literally paint the town. It’s not unusual to see easels set up all… Read More
Fran Murphy
Executive Producer, Montgomery Community Media
Residents, Politicians Flock to Kensington Labor Day Parade
Monday was a picture-perfect day for a parade through Kensington neighborhoods. Bands and floats brought a smile to spectators who lined Howard Avenue’s Antique Row. Many local politicians took advantage… Read More
MS-13 Members Convicted in 2022 Silver Spring Murder
Three co-defendant members of MS-13 were found guilty in a fatal shooting on Colony Road in Silver Spring in November of 2022. The shooting developed over disputes about gang-related graffiti.… Read More
Old Farmer’s Almanac Predicts ‘Calmer Gentler’ Winter
It seems like just yesterday the Atlantic Corridor experienced 90-degree summer weather. Oh right, that was yesterday. Today the Old Farmer’s Almanac may be rushing the season, but they predict… Read More
First Day at Northwood Brings Optimism Mixed with Traffic Challenges
Northwood High School students reported for first day of school Monday at a brand new building on Old Georgetown Road – where the old Woodward High School used to stand… Read More
Paint the Town Tradition Continues in Kensington
For an artful experience visit Kensington over the Labor Day weekend. The Montgomery Art Association (MAA) and the Town of Kensington will hold its annual “plein air” (“in the open… Read More
Northwood Students Moving to Newly Built Woodward in Rockville
Starting Monday, the 1800+ students of Northwood High School will attend Charles Woodward High School in Rockville while the buildings at their former Silver Spring location get reconstructed. 🚧 Northwood… Read More
Police Target Commercial Vehicles for Impaired Drivers
On Thursday, the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) targeted impaired commercial vehicle drivers during a day long program in cooperation with several specialized units of the Maryland Highway Safety Office… Read More
MCM Presents ‘MCPS: What Happened, What’s Next’
On Monday, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) begins a new school year. But for many in the MCPS community, the 2023-24 academic year is still fresh in their minds. But… Read More
MCPS to Begin Pilot Program Curtailing Student Cellphone Use
In a report filed with the Board of Education (BOE) at Tuesday’s meeting, School Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor outlined a pilot program to put student cellphones under wraps during school.… Read More
Superintendent Answers Questions from Virtual Academy Parents
On Thursday night School Superintendent Thomas Taylor attended a gathering organized by the Montgomery Virtual Academy (MVA) at the Gaithersburg Library. Board of Education President Karla Silvestre and At-Large Board… Read More
Heat Wave Spikes Deaths and Illnesses
With the usual spate of 90 degrees days behind us and no end in sight, the Maryland Health Department issued its year-to-date report on the state’s heat related deaths and… Read More