Impact of Vaping on Youth and Health
Health officials say one vape cartridge is equal to about 20 cigarettes. Vaping is on the rise among adolescents and teens. So are seizures, nosebleeds, fever, vomiting, chest pain and… Read More
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Fire Causes Significant Damage to Commercial Building in Kensington
A furniture refurbishing business in Kensington has significant damage after a Thursday morning fire. Officials say about 75 firefighters responded to the 4100 block of Howard Avenue around 3:45 a.m.… Read More
‘We Need You Here,’ Officer Tells Young Man As He Tries to Jump Off Bridge
Montgomery County police have released body cam video worn by one of the officers who helped to prevent a young man from ending his life on the Union Arch Bridge… Read More
Cook Ross CEO Amilcar Headlines MCM’s September Small Business Network
Michael Amilcar was the featured guest of Montgomery Community Media’s September Small Business Network (SBN) session. The event took place on September 19 at our studios in Rockville. The series… Read More
Video: Racial Equity and Social Justice Policy Legislation Introduced
New legislation to create a Racial Equity and Social Justice Policy for Montgomery County has just been introduced. County Council President Nancy Navarro says Bill 27-19, the Racial Equity and… Read More
As Opioid Epidemic Continues to Sweep the Nation, Local Advocates Call for Accountability
According to the Centers for Disease Control, on average, 130 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose. MyMCMedia spoke with Maryland Heroin Awareness Advocates Director, Carin Miller to get… Read More
Cokie Roberts, a National Voice With a Presence in Montgomery
The loss of trailblazing journalist Cokie Roberts is certainly felt in Montgomery County. She may have been born in Louisiana, and both parents served in the U.S. House of Representatives.… Read More
Two Arrested in North Carolina in Connection with Germantown Carjacking
Two people were arrested in North Carolina in connection with carjacking and assault offenses that occurred in front of a Germantown convenience store on September 6. Detectives from Montgomery County’s… Read More
Police Investigate Burglary of Silver Spring Coin Store
Officers have released video surveillance of a man sought for the burglary of a coin store in downtown Silver Spring. About 3:34 a.m. Friday, Aug. 30, Silver Spring police district… Read More
Bethesda Was Where Cokie Roberts Found A Home
Somerset Mayor Jeffrey Slavin remembers growing up near journalist Cokie Roberts. Catherine Ronan Karrels, head of school at Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, says Roberts supported the school.… Read More
New E-Cigarette Measures Underway Throughout the County
There is a rapid rise in e-cigarette use among youth. To combat this public health crisis, new e-cigarette prevention measures are underway in Montgomery County. Members of Montgomery County Council… Read More
New Vaping Laws Aim to Protect Teens
Kellen Leeson, 21, recalls how the proximity of certain stores made buying tobacco products easy when he was a high school student. New laws, introduced today by Councilmembers Gabe Albornoz… Read More