Council Disappointed by Supreme Court’s Repeal of NY Gun Law
In a 6-3 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a New York gun law Thursday that required residents to show “proper cause” to carry a concealed gun outside the… Read More
Michael Hernández
Michael Hernández is a multimedia reporter for Montgomery Community Media and Hola Montgomery. He is also a graduate from the University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism. You can reach him by email at mhernandez@mymcmedia.org.
County Begins Vaccinating Kids Under 5
Montgomery County’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) began vaccinating children six months to five years of age Wednesday after 3:30 p.m. at three county-operated clinics. Vaccines for this… Read More
Jury Finds Germantown Man Guilty of 2020 Fatal Stabbing
A jury convicted a Germantown man of first-degree murder Tuesday for a 2020 fatal stabbing witnessed by the victim’s daughter, according to a spokesperson from the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s… Read More
Takoma Park Man Arrested for Anti-LGBTQ+ Vandalism at PG County Libraries
Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) arrested and charged a Takoma Park man for vandalizing two public libraries with anti-LGBTQ+ graffiti during Capital Pride Week. Charles Sutherland, 30, is charged… Read More
Police Arrest 3 Juveniles, Adult for Bethesda Armed Carjacking
Montgomery County Police (MCPD) arrested and charged three juveniles and an adult for an armed carjacking in Bethesda. On Friday, June 10, at approximately 11 p.m., police responded to the… Read More
Montgomery County Black Collective Hosts Political Forum
The Montgomery County Black Collective (The Collective) hosted a political forum for county executive and county council at-large candidates Thursday evening in Takoma Park. The forum was held in person… Read More
County Under Hyperthermia Alert; Temperatures Expected to Reach 90s
Montgomery County is under a Hyperthermia Alert from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday. The county issues a Hyperthermia Alert when the temperature and/or heat index is projected to reach… Read More
Lockdown Lifted at Blair High School
The lockdown at Montgomery Blair High School has been lifted following a report that a weapon was seen outside the school. UPDATE: Lockdown lifted at Montgomery Blair HS. Student are… Read More
Homeless Memorial in Rockville Honors Lives Lost in County Last Year
Montgomery County leaders remembered the 60 homeless individuals who passed away in the county last year at a community memorial in Rockville on Wednesday. All the individuals honored were served… Read More
Dr. Fauci Tests Positive for COVID-19
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the chief medical advisor to President Biden and director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), tested positive for COVID-19 on a rapid antigen… Read More
Albornoz Expresses ‘Cautious Optimism’ Over Framework for Bipartisan Deal on Gun Safety
Montgomery County Council President Gabe Albornoz expressed “cautious optimism” Monday following the announcement of a framework for a bipartisan deal on gun safety. “Today, we are announcing a commonsense, bipartisan… Read More
Líderes Locales, Activistas se Manifiestan en Wheaton Contra la Violencia Armada
Activistas y funcionarios electos locales se reunieron el sábado por la mañana en Marian Fryer Town Plaza en Wheaton para exigir acciones contra la violencia armada. El delegado de Maryland… Read More