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6 days ago | 
mymcmedia.org | Fran Murphy
Public Schools Introduce a New Student Code of Conduct
On Thursday, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS ) made a presentation to the Board of Education (BOE) about a new system wide approach to address student conduct. The code was developed in response to a districtwide community survey of educators that included Superintendent Listening Sessions and more than 20 school-based community meetings.
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1 week ago | 
mymcmedia.org | Fran Murphy
Rapid Bus Transit Expands to Howard County in 2026
On Tuesday, County Executive Marc Elrich and Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced an extension of the current US 29 Flash Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service into Howard County next year. The project expands the county’s first BRT corridor, the Flash, north into four stops in Howard County.
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1 week ago | 
mymcmedia.org | Fran Murphy
Raskin Advises United in Service Audience to ‘Hang Tough’
On Wednesday night, Councilmember Kristin Mink hosted the latest United in Service webinars designed to address the needs of dismissed federal employees. During the presentation, Mink acknowledged one of those laid off government workers is her dad. Mink channeled the emotions of those currently unemployed.
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1 week ago | 
mymcmedia.org | Fran Murphy
D.C. Man Pleads Guilty in 2001 Chevy Chase Cold Case
Advances in DNA technology led to the arrest of Eugene Gligor, 45, of Washington D.C., for second-degree murder of Chevy Chase resident Leslie Preer in May of 2001. On Wednesday, Gligor pled guilty in the county’s Circuit Court. Preer was found dead in her home on May 2, 2001. Her death was determined to be a homicide.
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1 week ago | 
mymcmedia.org | Fran Murphy
Buyer Beware: Door to Door Home Improvement Salespersons
On Wednesday, the Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD) issued a press release to remind residents about home improvement projects or yardwork scams. They ask consumers to be especially cautious when it comes to door-to-door services. Every year as warmer weather returns, MCPD receives complaints about traveling criminal groups who offer services like lawn care, driveway paving or roof repair.
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1 week ago | 
mymcmedia.org | Fran Murphy
Throughout the month of May, Montgomery County Police will remember and honor their fallen colleagues. Starting at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, officers will begin a vigil and memorial service at Gaithersburg’s Public Safety Headquarters. Current and former public safety workers will participate in a 24-hour vigil at the Public Safety Memorial at Police Headquarters. At 8 p.m. a candlelight vigil will be held.
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1 week ago | 
mymcmedia.org | Fran Murphy
Saturday is Safety Day in Rockville
On Saturday, May 10 the Montgomery County Department of Transportation hosts a free family-friendly Safety Day event. The doors at Carver Educational Services Center in Rockville open at 11 a.m. The event runs until 3 p.m.Organized and staffed by local high school students Safety Day will highlight driver, bike and pedestrian safety through interactive and educational experiences.
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1 week ago | 
mymcmedia.org | Fran Murphy
Looking for African American Living Legends 2025
2024 Living Legends awardees | Photo courtesy Montgomery County governmentAs part of the celebration of Juneteenth, the County wants to honor African American residents who have made significant contributions to their community. County Executive Marc Elrich describes the ideal candidate as, “…our neighbors, teachers, organizers and elders who helped shape Montgomery County into the place it is today.
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1 week ago | 
mymcmedia.org | Fran Murphy
Van Hollen Teams with Kaine to Expedite Return of Abrego Garcia
On Thursday, Senator Chris Van Hollen joined with Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) at a press conference on the Capitol grounds to discuss their legislation requiring the Trump Administration to detail their steps to comply with current court orders regarding the return of citizens wrongfully deported to El Salvador.
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2 weeks ago | 
mymcmedia.org | Fran Murphy
Ride On Bus Driver Steers Passengers to Safety, Then Passes Away
On Wednesday, Ruiz Bell a veteran driver in the county’s Ride On Bus system was traveling southbound on route 55 when he began to experience a heart attack. Sensing the danger, he steered his bus to the side of the road. Passengers attempted to come to his rescue but were unsuccessful. Ruiz, age 63, husband and father to ten children died. But not before making sure the people riding with him were safe.
