Montgomery Community Media

Today is Wednesday, Oct. 9 and people of the Jewish faith are continuing to celebrate Yom Kippur, which is known as the Day of Atonement. It’s considered the holiest day of the year for Jewish people. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. No School for MCPS Students: Since it’s Yom Kippur, […]

To say that Popeyes’ new fried chicken sandwich is popular would be an understatement. The cajun-style fast-food chain introduced a new chicken sandwich this week and people have lost their minds. Chicken. Brioche. Pickles. New. Sandwich. Popeyes. Nationwide. So. Good. Forgot. How. Speak. In. Complete. Sandwiches. I mean, sentences. pic.twitter.com/14kXBv4jJw — Popeyes Chicken (@PopeyesChicken) August […]

According to National Day Calendar, April 26 was first declared National Pretzel Day by Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell in 2003 to mark the importance of the pretzel to Pennsylvania’s history and economy. More than 80% of the nation’s pretzels are made in Pennsylvania. Here are four opportunities to enjoy a pretzel with a discount.   […]

The Montgomery County Planning Board on Thursday approved a sketch plan to build a 340-unit apartment complex across from Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. The 75-foot-tall building will be located at the former Ourisman Ford location, at the intersection of Westlake Terrace and Motor City Drive, across the street from Montgomery Mall, in Bethesda. The complex […]

UPDATED Police report that the child found walking near Montgomery Mall overnight has been reunited with his parents. Update:Parents of boy located/reunited with child. TY! to media for coverage & residents for their help. https://t.co/M1u4UzTmpV — Montgomery Co Police (@mcpnews) June 22, 2017 Montgomery County police officers are asking for your help to identify a […]

The Victims’ Rights Foundation is raising money for the victims and their families following the shootings in Prince George’s and Montgomery counties on May 5th and May 6th. Victims’ Rights Foundation President Gregory Wims said his organization has set up a Hero’s Fund that will be equally divided between all six families. Find out more […]

Police Announce Charges in Shopping Center Shootings Montgomery County police officers have charged the suspect in the shopping center shootings, Eulalio Tordil, with two counts of first degree murder, two counts of attempted murder and four counts of the use of a handgun in the commission of a felony. LIVE on #Periscope: May 7 Press […]

UPDATED Several Montgomery County facilities and all schools were placed on lock down Friday following two separate shootings in Bethesda and Aspen Hill. At approximately 11:15 a.m. on Friday, Montgomery County police officers responded to a shooting in the parking lot of Westfield Montgomery Mall. Police say a suspect shot three people in the parking […]

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan released the following statement about the shootings in Montgomery County and Prince George’s counties: “I want to offer my sincere thanks to the Montgomery and Prince George’s County Police Departments, as well as the Maryland State Police and all of the first responders who have been working diligently to keep everyone […]

UPDATED Montgomery County Public Schools have lifted shelter in place orders for the five schools in the Aspen Hill area. Students at Parkland Middle, Strathmore Elementary, Georgian Forest Elementary, Brookhaven Elementary and Harmony Hills Elementary schools are being dismissed at the normal time.   All shelters-in-place have been lifted and school dismissals will continue on […]