YMCA Helping Kids Learn to Swim with Free Lessons
Swimming is a life-time skill, and yet many children and adults do not know how to do it. That is why the YMCA in Silver Spring is stepping up to… Read More
Great Falls
Kayakers Rescued Thursday Evening from Great Falls in Potomac
Two kayakers were rescued Thursday evening from Great Falls on the Potomac River according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue (MCFRS). MCFRS responded around 6:20 p.m. for report of a… Read More
Ghost Stories of Montgomery County
‘Tis the season for thrillers …and while it may not be “Halloween Part 13” or “The Maryland Lawnmower Massacre”, MyMCM has created its own version of the genre: “Ghost Stories.”… Read More
NWS Issues Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Parts of Montgomery County
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a severe thunderstorm warning from now until 3 p.m. for portions of Montgomery County, including Aspen Hill, Bethesda, Potomac, Rockville, and Silver Spring.… Read More
Police Searching For Suspect After Series of Potomac Thefts From Cars in Park Areas
U.S. Park Police are investigating a series of thefts from cars in the Potomac area and suspect a man may be connected to nearly 20 cases since last year. Alexander… Read More
August 4-7 Weekend Roundup: 9 Things to Do in Montgomery County
Welcome to our Weekend Roundup of events in Montgomery County. Here are nine things to do this weekend, August 4-7. Thursday, August 4 MCM Creatives Circle & Networking Event: Connect… Read More
A Guide to Montgomery Nature: Great Falls
As summer arrives, the outdoors become the premier place to be on the weekends. Montgomery County is home to over 400 parks and more than 250 miles of trails, according… Read More
NWS Issues Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Parts of Montgomery County
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a severe thunderstorm warning from now until 3,15 p.m. for portions of Montgomery County, including Germantown, Rockville, Gaithersburg, Olney, Damascus, Poolesville, Aspen Hill,… Read More
Swiftwater Rescues Increased During Pandemic
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue personnel saved 114 people during 2020, an increase of 22 as compared with 2019. The vast majority of people were rescued on the Potomac River… Read More
Two Rescued After Injuries on Billy Goat Trail
Two individuals were rescued on separate occasions near the Billy Goat Trail on Sunday. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) responded to the scenes after receiving reports that the… Read More
C&O Canal Towpath Makes USA Today’s Top 10 List
The C&O Canal towpath in Washington, DC and Maryland was ranked eighth in USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Recreational Trails. The towpath is a dirt trail that runs parallel… Read More
Submerged in Water, Kayaker in Potomac River Rescued
A kayaker in the Potomac River, near Great Falls, was separated from his boat and plunged into the water on Wednesday. The boater was estimated to be submerged for 20… Read More