Fran Murphy

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Executive Producer at Montgomery Community Media

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Safety Forum Focuses on Scams Aimed at Seniors

1 week ago | mymcmedia.org | Fran Murphy

Safety Forum Focuses on Scams Aimed at Seniors According to the Federal Trade Commission, older Americans may have lost as much as $61.5 billion dollars to fraud in 2023 alone. Tuesday at 10 a.m. the State’s Attorney’s office will hold an older adult Safety Forum at the Holiday Park Senior Center in Silver Spring. The forum will focus on spreading awareness about scams and how to spot them.
Police Conduct Sobriety Check Points Tonight

2 weeks ago | mymcmedia.org | Fran Murphy

Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) wants this Friday the 13th to be your lucky day. So don’t drive impaired. And just to make sure the roads are safe MCPD will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint at approximately 10 p.m. this evening. The location remains undisclosed. The checkpoint will focus on enforcement of impaired driving laws. Drive safely.
D.C. Parade Inspires County 'No Kings' Protests

2 weeks ago | mymcmedia.org | Fran Murphy

D.C. Parade Inspires County ‘No Kings’ Protests Saturday evening, the U.S. Army will parade up Constitution Avenue in Washington, D.C. to celebrate its 250th anniversary. It also marks the 79th birthday of President Trump. But some county residents will march to the beat of a different drummer. They are taking the day to protest the policies of the Trump Administration. The parade will cost an estimated 25 to 45 million dollars. A large portion of that money will go to repairing D. C.
Councilmember Friedson Announces Candidacy for County Executive

2 weeks ago | mymcmedia.org | Fran Murphy

Councilmember Friedson Announces Candidacy for County Executive On Wednesday, County Councilmember and former Council President Andrew Friedson announced his candidacy for the office of County Executive. He is the third Councilmember to join the race with Evan Glass and Will Jawando. Currently in his second term on the Council, Friedson chairs the Planning, Housing and Parks Committee. He also serves on the Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee.
Abrego Garcia Returned to U.S., Indicted by Grand Jury

3 weeks ago | mymcmedia.org | Fran Murphy

Abrego Garcia Returned to U.S., Indicted by Grand Jury After spending months in prison in El Salvador without due process, Filmar Abrego Garcia has been returned to the United States, according to numerous news outlets. An indictment by a federal grand jury charges him with transporting undocumented migrants and members of MS-13. The indictment was unsealed on Friday, June 6. Abrego Garcia will remain in pretrial custody per the Justice Department that argues he is a flight risk.
Man Arrested in White Oak Stabbing

3 weeks ago | mymcmedia.org | Fran Murphy

Man Arrested in White Oak Stabbing Montgomery County Police reports the arrest of 23-year-old O’Shea Hunter of Silver Spring. Hunter was arrested and charged with a stabbing that happened on Wednesday, June 4, in the 1500 block of November Circle in White Oak. Officers from District 3 responded to the White Oak location at approximately 4:22 p.m.Upon investigation it was revealed Hunter was involved in a family argument with his mother’s boyfriend.
Police Summer Task Force Focuses on DUI Arrests

3 weeks ago | mymcmedia.org | Fran Murphy

Police Summer Task Force Focuses on DUI Arrests This summer the Montgomery County Police Department’s (MCPD) Summer Traffic Task Force will devote full time attention to pulling alcohol impaired drivers off the road. The new program will operate like the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday enforcement efforts. This summer, along with partnering agencies, patrols will focus on periods often associated with increased impaired driving.
Amber Business Grads Share What They Learned

3 weeks ago | mymcmedia.org | Fran Murphy

Amber Business Grads Share What They Learned Graduates of the Amber Business Coaching Program gathered at MCM on Friday to celebrate their achievements. Here is what they told their fellow graduates. An initiative by the Montgomery County Black Collective, the Amber program has coached 70 entrepreneurs in the last two and a half years. An information session for the Upcoming Amber Fall Cohort will be held on Wednesday, June 18 at 9 a.m. Access it here.
Silver Spring Man Sentenced in Murder of Pregnant Girlfriend and Store Clerk

3 weeks ago | mymcmedia.org | Fran Murphy

Silver Spring Man Sentenced in Murder of Pregnant Girlfriend and Store Clerk On Friday, Torrey Damien Moore, 34, of Silver Spring, was sentenced to three consecutive life sentences and 80 years in prison, to be served concurrently. Moore was found guilty on May 16, 2024, of the first-degree murder of Dash In convenience store clerk 61-year-old Ayalew Wondimu. In addition, he was charged with illegal possession of a firearm.
Silver Diner Releases Statement about Customer Death

4 weeks ago | mymcmedia.org | Fran Murphy

Silver Diner Releases Statement about Customer Death Rockville’s Silver Diner released a statement on Friday regarding the death of customer Fredi Torrez at their restaurant on Wednesday, May 21. According to Bethesda Today, Mr. Torrez was asked to leave but then returned and punched the manager. Employees restrained Mr. Torrez after the incident. Subsequently he was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.