County Executive Candidates Weigh in on Affordable Housing Shortage
The race for the next County Executive began in earnest Jan. 5 at a forum for the candidates sponsored by the Renters Alliance Board and live-streamed by MyMCM. The four… Read More
Fran Murphy
Executive Producer, Montgomery Community Media
Flurona – When Covid Meets the Flu
It’s the latest wrinkle in the seemingly endless pandemic – Flurona. Yes, you can actually have the flu and the latest Coronavirus variant at the same time. We asked NIH’s… Read More
Covid and Children – Advice from NIH
As the Omicron variant rages, children under the age of 5 remain among the most vulnerable Americans. At this point, no vaccines are available for this age group. Meanwhile, hospitalizations… Read More
Omicron Update from NIH
The Covid 19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc with our everyday lives. The latest unwelcome visitor – the Omicron variant. To find out more about this new infectious agent, we… Read More
My I-95 Nightmare – One Woman’s Story
It was last week’s nightmare scenario when hundreds of drivers were stranded on I-95 in Virginia – many of them Montgomery County residents trying to make their way home on… Read More
What to Do When Covid Comes Home
Omicron is everywhere, amping up testing lines, filling hospital ERs and generally reminding us that this pandemic remains far from over. Last week Omicron infected more than 1 million Americans… Read More
County Executive Candidates Forum to be Livestreamed Wednesday by MyMCM
Candidates for Montgomery County Executive will discuss issues surrounding affordable housing, renters’ rights, and the eviction crisis on Wednesday, Jan. 5 at 7 p.m. in a virtual public forum. Confirmed… Read More
Hogan Declares State of Emergency Due to COVID-19 Surge
Governor Larry Hogan has declared a 30-day state of emergency in the face of surging hospitalizations due to COVID-19. Today I declared a 30-day state of emergency to take urgent… Read More
Avoid Road Travel County Advises
The county requests residents to stay off the roads if possible this evening. Down county snow accumulation totals around 6 inches. Up county saw about 4 inches. But with falling… Read More
Silver Spring Leaders Express Concerns About Increasing Crime
Following recent reports of carjackings, stabbings and other criminal activity, the Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce is calling on Montgomery County Police, councilmembers and the County Executive “to increase… Read More
Shop Local: Silver Spring’s Creative Cakes
Randi Brecher started decorating cakes when she was ten years old. Later, she sold fudge and made cheesecakes for her high school teachers. Today she makes fantastic cakes to order… Read More
Omicron Testing Triples at County Health Centers
As the Omicron variant lives up to its highly transmissible reputation, County Health clinics have seen a surge in residents looking for tests. Fueled by family and friend reunions for… Read More