Top 10 Stories of 2023: The Fentanyl Crisis
Fentanyl, the highly addictive opioid, has been on the street for a more than a decade now. But at the dawn of 2023, it became apparent it was impacting Montgomery… Read More
Fran Murphy
Executive Producer, Montgomery Community Media
Friedson Addresses State Transportation Budget Cuts
On Friday morning at the Committee for Montgomery 2023 Legislative Breakfast, County Council Andrew Friedson outlined his concerns about the statewide $3.3 billion dollar budget cuts to transportation and their… Read More
Georgia Avenue Collisions End in Fatality
On Wednesday night about 10:15 p.m. police began the pursuit of a Nissan Maxima that had collided with a marked cruiser. According to Montgomery County Police, the Maxima fled the… Read More
Unique Home is Bethesda Meets Hollywood
Every now and then, an amazing home makes its way to the marketplace. The Greenberg home on Selkirk Drive in Bethesda fits that description. Built in the middle of the… Read More
3 Teenagers Arrested in Bethesda Carjacking
On Tuesday, police arrested three teenagers ranging in age from 15 to 18 in connection with a strong-arm carjacking in Bethesda. At approximately 12:54 a.m. Tuesday, 2nd District police officers… Read More
White’s Ferry Closing Leads to Health Challenges
Almost three years ago, when White’s Ferry shut down, few could have seen how it would impact the lives of residents in the western part of Montgomery County. For many,… Read More
White’s Ferry 3-Year Shutdown Drags On
At the end of December, White’s Ferry will mark its third year without operation. In October, the County Council met with all the parties involved in this stalemate. Montgomery County… Read More
Elrich Says He Will Seek Third Term
It was short but emphatic. When asked on WAMU’s Politics Hour by host Kojo Nnamdi if he would run for County Executive again in 2026, two-time incumbent Marc Elrich didn’t… Read More
Wheaton Mall Barricade Suspect in Custody
A 37-year-old male is in custody after a four-hour standoff with police at the JC Penney Store at Westfield Wheaton mall. After allegedly stealing a watch at the store, Christopher… Read More
Little Falls Parkway Plan Moves Forward
On Monday, Nov. 24, the County Council’s Parks, Housing and Planning Committee met with the County Parks and Planning Commission to outline two plans for traffic management for the River… Read More
Inspector General Report Confirms Beidleman Misconduct
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) issued a report Friday detailing the results of their investigation into the conduct of Dr. Joel Beidleman while he was an MCPS principal… Read More
County GOP Alters Strategy for Congressional District 6 Election
Last week, county Republicans gathered at La Mexicana Restaurant in Gaithersburg to develop a plan to win back the District 6 seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. David Trone… Read More