‘The Pulse’ on location in Takoma Park
This week, The Pulse takes viewers to the City of Takoma Park, where a vibrant community known for its people-centered values has existed since 1883. In an interview Mayor Talisha… Read More
Markette Sheppard
Markette Sheppard is head of news and public information for Montgomery Community Media. She is an Emmy Award-winning broadcast journalist and children's book author. She enjoys long walks near her home in Sligo Creek Park with her husband, young son and very yappy miniature Schanuzer. Contact Markette at: msheppard@mymcmedia.org
‘The Pulse’ on location in Gaithersburg
This week, The Pulse takes viewers to Gaithersburg ahead of the 24th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Shamrock Stroll at Rio Lakefront. In this episode, watch a recap of… Read More
International Women’s Day Spotlight: Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller’s journey from India to the top of Maryland Politics
As Maryland’s first Asian-American lieutenant governor, Aruna Miller often finds herself in rooms where few people share her background. But that’s nothing new. “I’ve spent my entire life walking into places… Read More
‘The Pulse’ on location along the Potomac River amid sewage spill outrage
This week, The Pulse takes viewers to the banks of the Potomac River, where a massive sewage spill has sparked growing concern among residents and environmentalists. Community members recently gathered… Read More
‘The Pulse’ on location in Kensington
Join us for our first episode of 2026 where we venture out to Antique Row in Kensington, Md. to bring you the top news stories of the week in Montgomery… Read More
New research: Melanoma cases expected to rise in 2026
New research released in February by the American Cancer Society suggests melanoma cases are expected to rise by more than 10% in 2026, prompting dermatologists in Montgomery County to warn… Read More
Police release video of Valentine’s Day killing person-of-interest at Potomac senior facility
Montgomery County police released new surveillance video Friday showing a person of interest in the Valentine’s Day killing of an 87-year-old man inside his apartment at a senior living facility… Read More
‘I am somebody’ — What the Rev. Jesse Jackson meant to Montgomery County
“I am… somebody.” Renowned Civil Rights Leader Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr., famous for that iconic call-and-response chant, which became a staple at human rights rallies worldwide, has passed away… Read More
Neighborhood chat groups tell the real story of frustration over snow removal
If there is one common theme stewing among residents after the historic snowfall of Jan. 25—the largest snowstorm in more than a decade, according to the National Weather Service—it’s that… Read More
Montgomery County becomes a ‘Winter Wonderland’ amid January snow
It’s the first major snow of 2026, and while the wintry mix is shutting down the streets, MCM’s news and production teams are hard at work reporting on the storm… Read More
Extreme cold puts pets at risk during snow emergency
With the entire State of Maryland under a snow emergency, Montgomery County’s office of animal services and pet adoption centers are closed, leaving fewer resources available for dogs, cats and… Read More
Labor dispute prompts cancellation of County’s premiere MLK event
The annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Breakfast in Montgomery County has long been an event that brings out political leaders and social justice advocates from across the region—at… Read More