Top 10 Stories of 2023: The Fentanyl Crisis
Fentanyl, the highly addictive opioid, has been on the street for a more than a decade now. But at the dawn of 2023, it became apparent it was impacting Montgomery… Read More
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Residents Participate in Q&A Following Fentanyl Presentation
MyMCM’s presentation ‘Fighting Fentanyl: A Call to Action’ hosted by Andrea Sarralde aired Tuesday evening. Residents were able to ask questions in a live Q&A session following the presentation. Host… Read More
Watch MCM’s Special Presentation: ‘Fighting Fentanyl: A Call to Action’
The synthetic drug fentanyl has created a youth crisis here in the county and all around our region. According to Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), there has been a 120%… Read More
Following Traffic Stop, Police Seize More Than 2,000 Fentanyl Pills
Following a traffic stop Monday, authorities seized more than 2,000 suspected fentanyl pills in total from a Silver Spring man, according to police. Markus Carter, 20, of Silver Spring, faces… Read More
Council Meeting Reveals Gaps in Youth Drug Crisis Solutions
The County Council Committee on Health and Human Services (HHS) met to address the current fentanyl fueled youth drug crisis on Monday. Committee Chair Will Jawando brought many members of… Read More
‘All Hands on Deck’: County Officials Discuss How to Reduce Drug Overdoses
During the first two months of this year, 2,800 doses of Narcon already have been handed out to people in Montgomery County to have on hand in case someone they… Read More
MCPS Reviewing Programs to Increase Student Safety, Well-Being
In an effort to improve student safety and well-being, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) announced it has begun reviewing its student code of conduct and is piloting the use of… Read More
Second Fentanyl Forum Draws Students, Families to Northwood High School
As school officials remain concerned about fentanyl overdoses among youth, a second forum for families was held Saturday at Northwood High School. According to data previously shared by Montgomery County Public… Read More
Montgomery County Files Lawsuit Against McKinsey and Company for Role in Opioid Epidemic
The Office of the County Attorney for Montgomery County filed a lawsuit against McKinsey and Company for their role in the opioid epidemic in the United States District Court Northern… Read More
Fentanilo: Oculto Asesino
Fentanilo: Oculto Asesino es una edición especial de Montgomery Community Media y Hola Montgomery. Con el alarmante aumento de casos de sobredosis y muertes por fentanilo entre jóvenes en el… Read More
Watch MCM Special Presentation on the Fentanyl Crisis
More than 150 people die every day from overdoses related to synthetic opioids such as fentanyl. The county has experienced a 120% increase in fatal teen overdoses since 2021, according… Read More
Fentanyl Crisis: Virtual Forum Tuesday in Spanish
Montgomery County is hosting a virtual forum in Spanish about the fentanyl crisis on Tuesday, Feb. 21. County officials will answer questions about fentanyl, a synthetic drug that is causing… Read More