Montgomery County Ranks 55th Most Healthy Community in U.S.
U.S News and World Report ranked Montgomery County 55th in the top 500 healthiest communities in the country, per a tweet by the County Department of Health and Human Services.… Read More
Ashley Ankapong
Ashley is a reporting intern for MyMCM Montgomery Community Media. She is studying journalism at the University of Maryland. She can be reached at aankapong@mymcmedia.org.
Damascus Fire Destroys Garage, Causes Almost 100k in Damage
A fire engulfed a garage in Damascus Tuesday afternoon. The Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service responded to the call on the 9300 block Heather Field Court near Bonny Brook… Read More
County Launches Campaign to Reduce Food Waste
The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has launched a campaign titled, “Food Is Too Good to Waste – Reducing Food Waste Begins With You.” The campaign’s purpose is… Read More
How to Beat the Heat Amid Blistering Temperatures
Temperatures are expected to remain in the 90s for the next several days including temps close to 100 degrees on the weekend. In case you missed the news on @wusa9,… Read More
Free Outdoor Concert Series Comes to Silver Spring
For those looking for outdoor entertainment this summer, the “Bloom by Strathmore” free outdoor concert series at the Good Hope Recreation Center in Silver Spring may be just the thing.… Read More
Police Arrest 3 Men for Multiple Robberies
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) arrested 16-year-old Diego Ramos and 18-year-old Michael Miller of Silver Spring, and 19-year-old Deon Dickey of Washington D.C., per a press release. MCPD has… Read More
County Celebrates Parks and Recreation Month
The Montgomery County Department of Recreation joins the National Recreation and Park Association in celebrating Parks and Recreation Month, per a press release. The department is encouraging residents to engage… Read More
Bethesda Teen Starts Free Swimming Program for Low-Income Kids
On a hot summer day in Bethesda, splashes of water and echoing cheers can be heard from Lindsay’s backyard pool. Last June, the rising high school junior partnered up with… Read More
Silver Spring’s The Eleanor Hosts Oyster Fest on Saturday
On Saturday, The Eleanor in Silver Spring, a self-described neighborhood bowling lounge/bar and grill, hosts Oyster Fest at 1 p.m. Tickets cost $29 and are required for entry. Walk-up ticket… Read More
Detectives Release Surveillance Video of ‘Grandparent Scam’ Suspect
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is investigating a “grandparent scam,” per a press release. MCPD released a surveillance video of a man believed to be responsible for the crimes.… Read More
‘Live From The Lawn’ Returns to Strathmore
Strathmore is hosting a free summer concert series, “Live from the Lawn,” per an announcement from their website. 11 concerts will take place at the Gazebo stage throughout the summer.… Read More
Montgomery County Recreation Hosting ‘Hoops & Scoops’ Clinic in Wheaton
Montgomery County Recreation will host the “Hoops & Scoops” basketball clinic at the Wheaton Community Recreation Center on July 9. The event starts at noon. The clinic will focus on… Read More