Local Firefighter Who Died Honored in Last Alarm Ceremony
Eric McComas, a DC firefighter who graduated from Blake High School in 2004 and attended Montgomery College, died March 3 and was honored with the Last Alarm Ceremony Friday in… Read More
Cooper Fojas
Cooper is a junior journalism student at the University of Maryland, interning at MCM for the Spring '24 semester. He is pursuing a career in sports journalism and has experience in local news and features.
Council Announces $20 Million Job Creation Stimulus
Montgomery County Council President Andrew Friedson announced a $20 million economic stimulus plan Monday that aims to create up to 1,000 new jobs. The J.O.B.S. (Jobs, Opportunities and Business Support)… Read More
Ariana Grande Fans Believe New Album is About Silver Spring Man
Grammy-winning artist Ariana Grande released her newest album Friday, titled “Eternal Sunshine.” The 13-song collection is mainly about love, with many fans in agreement that the references made throughout, as… Read More
Board of Education Approves Elementary School Principal Appointees
The Board of Education (BOE) approved the appointment of six new principals at elementary schools throughout Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Thursday. A thread posted to the official MCPS account… Read More
Montgomery County High School Athletes of the Week: Tynan O’Donoghue and Kaarina Williams
Senior Tynan O’Donoghue and sophomore Kaarina Williams of Walt Whitman High School both struck gold at the 2024 Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) State Diving Championships. Whitman is… Read More
MCFRS Takes Part in Celebration of Life for Fallen Firefighter Trevor Brown
The Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service (MCFRS) was part of a large contingent of people Monday who honored the life of fallen firefighter Trevor Brown. Brown, who served in… Read More
University of Maryland Suspends Greek Life Activities Amid ‘Misconduct’ Reports
The University of Maryland suspended social and new member events indefinitely for 21 fraternities and 16 sororities over the weekend. A letter sent Friday to the Interfraternity Council (IFC) and… Read More
Gaithersburg Boys Basketball Coach Steps Down After 18 Years
Gaithersburg High School boys varsity basketball head coach Jeff Holda announced Wednesday that he is stepping away from the position. Holda’s resignation concludes 18 years at the helm of the… Read More
Gaithersburg Man Given 30 Years in Prison for Sexual Abuse of Minor
A man from Gaithersburg will serve 30 years in prison for sexual abuse of a minor and second-degree rape, the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office announced in a press release… Read More
Montgomery County High School Athlete of the Week: Rebecca Freda
It’s not very common for a hockey team’s goalie to be one of its captains. But for Becca Freda, goalie for Team Montgomery in the Maryland Student Hockey League (MSHL)… Read More
Acoustics & Ales Returns for Early St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
The spring lineup of Montgomery Parks’ semiannual Acoustics & Ales series kicks off Saturday, March 9 at North Four Corners Local Park in Silver Spring. The St. Patrick’s Day themed… Read More
Jordan Brand Honors Kiki Rice’s Roots With Exclusive Shoe Design
Bethesda’s Kiki Rice, as part of her Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) affiliation with Jordan Brand, debuted a player-exclusive color scheme earlier this month called “Cherry Blossom.” The design, made… Read More