Germantown Man Pleads Guilty to 2015 Murder of Transgender Woman
A Germantown man has pleaded guilty to the 2015 killing of a transgender woman. The plea comes nearly five years after Deandre Smith, 21, who had been living as Zella… Read More
Neighborhoods
Join the Conversation on Racial Equity: ‘It Hurts, And I’ll Tell You Why’
MCM’s #SeeMeMontgomery asked county leaders to join the conversation about racial equity. Councilmember Craig Rice shared this experience with MCM. DESCRIBE A RACIAL EXPERIENCE HERE AND SHARE YOUR STORY WITH… Read More
Five Things to Know Today, Aug. 7, in Montgomery County
It’s Friday, Aug. 7, and here are five things worth knowing today in Montgomery County. 1. Free COVID Testing: There are three free COVID-19 testing site options available in Germantown and… Read More
3 Food Distribution Events Happening Saturday
Three food distribution events are scheduled for Saturday, August 8. Two in Silver Spring and one in Germantown. All three will begin at 10 a.m. and operate until noon. The… Read More
Two People Shot At During Assault In Front of Takoma Park Restaurant
Two people were shot at in an incident in front of the International House of Pancakes in the 7400 block of New Hampshire Avenue shortly after midnight on Aug. 6.… Read More
Maryland State Fair Cancelled for First Time Since World War II
The 139th Maryland State Fair, which was expected to run between Aug. 27 and Sep. 7, will be cancelled due to COVID-19, organizers announced in a Facebook statement Aug. 5.… Read More
MCPD: Hombre de Germantown Confiesa Seis Robos a Mano Armada
Un hombre de 71 años fue arrestado y acusado de cometer seis robos a bancos, a mano armada, en todo el condado de Montgomery durante los últimos ocho años y… Read More
Five Things to Know Today, Aug. 6, in Montgomery County
It’s Thursday, Aug. 6, and here are five things worth knowing today in Montgomery County. 1. Wet Day Ahead: Thunderstorms are expected today and the area is under a flash… Read More
MCPD: Germantown Man Confesses to Six Armed Robberies
A 71-year-old man was arrested and charged with committing six armed bank robberies throughout Montgomery County during the past eight-and-a-half years. James Wersick, of Germantown, was arrested Aug. 4 as… Read More
Elrich: ‘We Eased Some Restrictions and We Tightened Others’
During his weekly virtual media briefing on Wednesday, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich gave updates regarding the recent amended executive order to allow more businesses to reopen under Phase 2 Guidelines.… Read More
Montgomery County Ranks Low in Equity Among Maryland School Districts
Montgomery County is ranked one of the least equitable school districts in Maryland according to finance website WalletHub. Only Howard County ranks lower than Montgomery County. WalletHub ranked Maryland’s 24… Read More
County Creates Guide on Accessing Sexual Assault Services During COVID-19
Montgomery County’s Victim Assistance and Sexual Assault Program (VASAP) has created a guide to accessing sexual assault services during the COVID-19 pandemic. The guide includes how to access sexual assault… Read More