Local Politicians Jumping on Barbie Bandwagon
Moviegoers know the opening of the Barbie movie this week is the cultural event of the summer. Everyone it seems wants to jump on the Barbie bandwagon. Even politicians. Ken-ergy… Read More
Fran Murphy
Executive Producer, Montgomery Community Media
Metro Announces Summer Shutdowns on Green Line
Starting on Saturday, July 22, several stations on the Green Line will be shut down for the summer. College Park – University of Maryland, Hyattsville Crossing and West Hyattsville stations… Read More
300-Year-Old Linden Oak Toppled
On Tuesday morning, the County lost one of its oldest landmarks to the march of time. The majestic Linden Oak sprouted in 1723 and eventually grew to 95 feet tall… Read More
Rent Control Issues Spark Heated Debate
Tuesday, the County Council looks to pass a bill establishing rent controls. Nearly 40% of the county’s residents call rental properties home. This bill promises to impact a problem the… Read More
Bethesda Shop Celebrates National Ice Cream Day
What better way to celebrate National Ice Cream Day than with a visit to a locally owned and operated ice cream shop? Sarah’s Homemade in Bethesda’s Wildwood Shopping Center features… Read More
Takoma Park Police React to Taranto School Visit
Among numerous other charges, Taylor Taranto has been arrested by federal authorities for his participation in events at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. According to the Washington Post,… Read More
Olney Pub Serves Up Cheesesteak Eating Contest
Brew Belly in Olney started a unique but distinctly all-American 4th of July tradition a few years ago – a cheesesteak eating contest. While not your average Independence Day activity… Read More
UpCounty Economy Feels the Loss from White’s Ferry Closure
When White’s Ferry closed in December of 2020 no one could have imagined it would still be drydocked nearly two and a half years later. Upcounty community business carries on.… Read More
Update: Police Name Decedent in Monday Pedestrian Collision
A fatal collision early Monday morning on New Hampshire Avenue at Glenside Drive remains under active investigation by the Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU). MCPD has identified the person found deceased… Read More
Neighbors Say Little Falls Parkway Poses Dangers for Bikers and Drivers
Little Falls Parkway encompasses a mile and half stretch of road from Massachusetts Avenue to downtown Bethesda. Four lanes with a median strip, it was built in the 1960s as… Read More
Metro Incidents Prove Deadly and Dangerous
Two incidents from last week prompted reports from Metro. The first happened on Tuesday, June 20, when a passenger attempted a stunt seen on TikTok known as “subway surfing”. The… Read More
Metrobus Offers New Nighttime ‘Courtesy Stops’
Starting on Sunday, June 25, nighttime Metrobus riders can request “courtesy stops” from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. This new service gives riders the option to get off the bus… Read More