Term Limit Petition for County Executive Challenged
Earlier this month, the Committee for Better Government delivered a petition signed by more than 12 thousand county residents to limit the County Executive to two terms. Their goal: to… Read More
Fran Murphy
Executive Producer, Montgomery Community Media
Board of Elections to Review County Executive Term Limit Petition Signatures
The Board of Elections issued a statement Friday regarding the recent submission of 12 thousand plus signatures on a petition to limit the County Executive to two terms. The Board… Read More
Crossvines in Poolesville Pours its First Wine
Since opening its doors last July, The Crossvines co-op winery has focused on helping local would-be vintners develop their own vintage varieties. MCM dropped by the research facility in Poolesville… Read More
Friedson Chastises Board of Ed Proposed ‘Draconian Cuts’
During Monday’s media availability County Council President Andrew Friedson made clear his thoughts about the current budget for Montgomery County Public Schools and the Board of Education’s recent pronouncements regarding… Read More
MCPS Updates Teacher Staffing Information
In an emailed press release on Monday afternoon, Montgomery County Public Schools sought to clarify some of the issues surrounding recent statements by the Board of Education regarding teacher employment.… Read More
Poolesville Winery Sideswiped by Tornado
According to the National Weather Service, seven tornados swept through the Washington area on Wednesday as part of a supercell. One touched down in Poolesville. MCM witnessed the damage on… Read More
Multi Chamber Mixer Meets in Poolesville Tonight
Looking for some good business connections? Mix and mingle with other entrepreneurs and potential partners at Poolesville’s Crossvines on Thursday night from 5 – 7 p.m at their Mega Multi… Read More
WW II Soldier Woodson to Receive Posthumous Distinguished Service Honor
Staff Sergeant Waverly Woodson treated hundreds of wounded soldiers on Omaha Beach on D-Day. Wounded himself by enemy fire, he dodged bullets and bombs while tending to the injuries of… Read More
Councilmembers Get Feedback on Agritourism Development, Overnight Stays at Farms
Earlier this year Councilmember Natalie Fani-Gonzalez introduced a bill to help develop “agritourism” in the western county’s Ag Reserve. The bill would allow for overnight outdoor stays at farms that… Read More
Rockville Shootout Defendants Found Guilty
Two defendants who staged a shootout on Monroe Street in Rockville on March 1, 2023 were found guilty by a jury on Wednesday in the county’s Circuit Court. Callen Baker,… Read More
Man Dies After Being Shot by Police in Silver Spring Apartment
Wednesday night at approximately 11:40 p.m. Montgomery County Police (MCPD) responded to an emergency call from the 3300 block of Hampton Point Drive in Silver Spring. According to the press… Read More
Foxes Find a Home in Bethesda
Suburban sprawl increasingly pushes wildlife out of their native habitat. In one Bethesda backyard, the shifting landscape has created a unique haven for foxes and their families. Foxes have been… Read More