Police Locate Car and Driver in Wheaton Hit and Run
Montgomery County Police located the 2012 Audi A4 in Laurel that struck and killed Ganga Prajapati in Wheaton on the evening of Sept. 23. The driver fled the scene that… Read More
Fran Murphy
Executive Producer, Montgomery Community Media
Looming Shutdown Poses New Threats to Federal Employees
No region in the country has felt the loss of government jobs and contracts more than the DMV. That’s the conclusion of a report issued by Brookings and the Metropolitan… Read More
Poolesville Day Brings the Crowds — of Politicians
Every September for more than 20 years, Upcounty invites Downcounty to explore the wonders of Poolesville. On Saturday, the western community celebrated Poolesville Day with a parade, a street fair… Read More
Poolesville Library Hosts Lynching Exhibit
On Tuesday evening, the Montgomery County Lynching Memorial Project debuts its current traveling exhibit at the Maggie Nightingale Library in Poolesville. The reception is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m.… Read More
Gaithersburg Election 2025: Mayor’s Race and Council Seats Up for Grabs
In November, Gaithersburg residents will vote for mayor and two at-large City Council seats. To help voters make their choices, the City of Gaithersburg has recorded candidate statements available to… Read More
Councilmember Albornoz Will Not Seek Re-Election
Two-term At-Large Councilmember Gabe Albornoz announced Monday on Facebook that he will not seek re-election to the Montgomery County Council in 2026. Here is what the Facebook post said: “After… Read More
MCPS Assesses School Buildings
Over the last school year Montgomery County Public Schools initiated a study of the conditions of its schools, offices and holding areas. The assessments, conducted by an independent engineering firm… Read More
Kensington Goes All American for Labor Day
Looking for a place to have some in-county end of summer fun this weekend? The Town of Kensington has a lot to offer. An Artful Saturday On Saturday they will… Read More
Reckless Driver Who Struck Police Sergeant Sentenced
“…the last 4 hours might be among the most emotional I have spent in this building over the last 44 years.” That’s how County State’s Attorney John McCarthy described the… Read More
Kilmar Abrego Garcia Taken into Custody Before Hearing
On Monday morning, embattled immigrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia was scheduled to check in at a federal building in Baltimore. He had been released from prison on Friday. According to multiple… Read More
Elrich Talks New MCPS Policies in His Weekly Message
On Friday, County Executive Marc Elrich released his weekly message to residents. In the video he addresses several issues including federal job losses, last week’s Maryland Association of Counties meeting… Read More
MCPS Celebrates Back to School with a Video
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) wants kids to look forward to the school year. So they created a video with staff, students and Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor. MCPS reminds the… Read More