UnitedHealthcare Shooter Member of Prominent Maryland Family
Police have charged a Baltimore native for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was shot last week in New York City. Luigi Mangione, a 26, was arrested Monday… Read More
Benicio Balignot
Benicio is an intern with Montgomery Community Media. He is a senior at the University of Maryland, majoring in Journalism, and a Bethesda native.
Development Proposal Raises Concerns Among Bethesda Residents
A recent proposal by county planners to remove the development cap for downtown Bethesda is raising concerns among some residents. During Monday’s public Planning Board hearing, planners introduced an amendment… Read More
Bethesda Resident Houton Announces Candidacy for DNC Chair
Since former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley announced his candidacy for the next chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), several other politicians have joined him. From state democratic chairs to… Read More
Gaithersburg High School to Host Refurbished Car and Computer Sale
Gaithersburg High School students are selling refurbished cars and computers on Saturday, Dec. 14. The sale will take place at the school from 9 to 11 a.m. According to the… Read More
Clarksburg High School Students Donate Computer Lab to Charity
Clarksburg High School students donated a new computer lab to the Emmaus Charity Foundation at the school’s media center Thursday. The donation comprised of six computers, fully equipped with monitors,… Read More
‘A Significant Challenge’: State Legislators Grapple With Budget Deficit
Ahead of the Maryland General Assembly’s meeting in January, analysts say a widening budget deficit may be the worst fiscal situation the state has faced in two decades. According to… Read More
County Council, Students to Meet at Youth Town Hall
The county council is holding its annual Youth Town Hall Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. Students can attend the meeting at the hearing room in the Council Office Building… Read More
Silver Spring Standoff Ends with SWAT Team Arrest
A barricade situation in Silver Spring that took place between Friday to Saturday ended with the victims safe, and a Montgomery County SWAT arrest. According to the county police department,… Read More
County Council Approves Contested Growth and Infrastructure Policies
Montgomery County Councilmembers voted unanimously Tuesday morning to approve the Planning Board’s proposed Growth and Infrastructure Policies with just days to spare. “We have taken quite a bit of time… Read More
County Crime Down But Still Above Pre-Pandemic Levels
Overall crime is down in Montgomery County, according to recent statistics presented to the County Council on Monday. Nationally, crime has decreased by three percent in the past year. During… Read More
Police Charge 3 Teens with Bethesda Robbery
Three teens are facing charges following a robbery that allegedly occurred Oct. 22 at a Bethesda tobacco shop, according to Montgomery County police. On Oct. 22, at approximately 9:34 a.m., … Read More
Chief Health Officer: Number of Overdose Deaths Drop in 2024
Overdose deaths in Montgomery County are down significantly this year, according to Chief Health Officer Dr. Kisha Davis. At this week’s county council meeting, reports showed that overdose deaths in… Read More