Montgomery County’s Attorney Marc Hansen Retiring After 37 Years
Marc Hansen, who served 37 years in the Montgomery County Attorney’s Office and as the county’s Attorney for 12, is set to retire on Jan. 31. Beginning his career as… Read More
Gianna Gronowski
Gianna is a freelance reporter for MyMCMedia and a graduate student at American University's School of Communication.
Maryland Senators Cardin, Van Hollen Urge Biden Take Immediate Action Against “Ghost Guns”
Maryland Democratic Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen called on President Biden to take immediate action against the threat of unserialized firearms, known as “ghost guns,” after a Magruder… Read More
NAACP Maryland State Conference to Host First Academic Dynamic Quiz Bowl
The Maryland State Conference of the NAACP will host Academic Dynamic Quiz Bowl for the first time on Feb. 27. All Maryland youth councils and branches are invited to organize… Read More
Montgomery County Highlights Human Trafficking Awareness Month
Earlier this month, County Executive Marc Elrich and the Montgomery County Council declared January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and activists in Montgomery County have since advocated for residents to… Read More
Damascus High School Closed for Heating System Failure
Damascus High School will remain closed Friday for a heating system failure, according to MCPS. All activities at the school are canceled for the day. Any additional after school activities… Read More
Wind Advisory in Effect Through Monday Night; Snow Crews Still Active
Weather advisories are still in effect after the third round of snow in 2022. According to a Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) press release, the Winter Weather Advisory for… Read More
Council Issues Statement on Hostage Situation at Texas Synagogue
The Montgomery County Council released a statement following the events at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas, on the night of Jan. 15, when a gunman entered during a service… Read More
Bicyclist Killed in Gaithersburg Collision
MCPD Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) investigated a fatal collision in Gaithersburg that occurred Jan. 14, around 8:30 a.m., at the intersection of S. Frederick Avenue at S. Westland Drive. Montgomery… Read More
Man Arrested for Serial Bank Robberies in Montgomery County
MCPD Major Crimes Division Detectives arrested and charged a man in connection with a string of bank robberies around Montgomery County occurring between Dec. 2021 and Jan. 2022, according to… Read More
Husband Charged with 1st-Degree Murder After Striking Wife with SUV in Silver Spring
A Silver Spring woman was killed after her husband intentionally struck her with an SUV on Jan. 14. according to an MCPD press release, Alka Himanshu Tanna, 59, exited the… Read More
Ride On Bus Service Reduced Due to Operator Shortage
Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) announced in a press release Ride On bus service will be reduced beginning Jan. 16, due to staff shortages. “We are doing all we… Read More
Stranded Dog Rescued from Sligo Creek
MCFRS responded to a call around 11:22a.m. on Sunday regarding a dog stranded in Sligo Creek. Rescue units found the puppy, who appeared frightened and “unfriendly,” near Big Mill Pond.… Read More