APLUS Education Schools Children for Success
In recognition of Women’s History Month, My MCM puts a small business spotlight on a different woman-owned enterprise each week. That’s why we answered the bell to learn more about… Read More
Fran Murphy
Executive Producer, Montgomery Community Media
Council Meeting Reveals Gaps in Youth Drug Crisis Solutions
The County Council Committee on Health and Human Services (HHS) met to address the current fentanyl fueled youth drug crisis on Monday. Committee Chair Will Jawando brought many members of… Read More
Black History Month: Trailblazer Vernon Ricks
84-year-old Vernon Ricks lived through some of the seminal moments in Montgomery County’s history. Last November, MyMCM honored Ricks, who serves on MCM’s Board of Directors, with the Montgomery County… Read More
Hundreds Attend Family Forum on Fentanyl
Clarksburg High School hosted a Family Forum on Fentanyl on Saturday, Jan. 28. Hundreds of parents, students and educators filled the folding chairs in the school cafeteria to learn more… Read More
Economic Development Committee Lays Out Sweeping Agenda
The County Council’s Economic Development Committee held its inaugural meeting on Monday, Jan. 23. Natalie Fani-Gonzalez chairs the four-person committee of fellow councilmembers Marilyn Balcombe, Sidney Katz and Laurie-Anne Sayles.… Read More
Highlights from County Executive’s Weekly Briefing
County Executive Marc Elrich held his third media briefing of 2023 Thursday afternoon. In a wide-ranging presentation, Elrich covered topics from affordable housing, to the Capital Improvement Budget, and his… Read More
Traffic Enforcement is Hot Topic at Police Advisory Forum
The Police Advisory Commission (PAC) held its annual public forum on Monday, Jan. 9. Traffic enforcement was the focus for the virtual meeting Early in the meeting, Chairman Eric Sterling… Read More
Silver Spring Man Charged in Shooting; Police Seek Another Suspect
A Silver Spring man was arrested in connection with an Oct. 24 shooting in downtown Silver Spring. Police continue to look for another suspect. MCPD charged Keshawn Simpson, 26, with… Read More
‘George Pelecanos Presents’ Features Some of ‘The Wire’ Screenwriter’s Favorite Films
Coming soon: a one of a kind film festival in Montgomery County. George Pelecanos, an award-winning author/screenwriter/producer with his fingers on the keyboard behind many a gritty police drama, has… Read More
Canine Flu Detected in County
By now you probably have gotten your flu shot, but what about your four-legged friends? Area veterinarians report increased cases of dog flu in their practices. The Montgomery County Office of… Read More
Elrich Lays Out County Resolutions for 2023
In his first weekly County Executive Report for the new year, Marc Elrich outlined his resolutions for the county. Affordable housing topped the list. Finding ways to curb and stabilize… Read More
Chesapeake Bay Scores D+ Environmental Rating Again
According to the biennial State of the Bay Report from the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF), the Bay and its watershed have received another D+ rating. The report found conditions virtually… Read More