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The Pulse aims to be your front-row seat to the stories shaping Montgomery County, Maryland with a focus on bringing you news on public affairs, inspiring people, untold stories, and...
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The Pulse aims to be your front-row seat to the stories shaping Montgomery County, Maryland with a focus on bringing you news on public affairs, inspiring people, untold stories, and trusted information.
The Pulse is hosted by Markette Sheppard, Montgomery Community Media's head of news and public information.
For the latest community news, visit: www.mymcmedia.org
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The Pulse is hosted by Markette Sheppard, Montgomery Community Media's head of news and public information.
For the latest community news, visit: www.mymcmedia.org
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19 OCT 2026 · Ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections, Maryland’s U.S. Sen. Angela Alsobrooks sat down with Montgomery Community Media to answer questions about jobs, healthcare, education and the future of Montgomery County residents and Marylanders. For the latest Montgomery County news, visit: https://www.mymcmedia.org/
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19 OCT 2026 · Bethesda resident becomes first man in Maryland to receive an innovative new therapy that extends life of sickle cell patients. For the latest Montgomery County news, visit: https://www.mymcmedia.org/
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23 SEP 2026 · In this special edition of The Pulse, Montgomery Community Media examines bullying in public schools through the experiences of real people -- students and parents -- medical experts and community leaders both within and outside of the public school system. For the latest Montgomery County news, visit: https://www.mymcmedia.org/
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17 JUL 2026 · The Pulse visits an iconic landmark on its 50th anniversary, plus we share the top news coming out of Montgomery County this July.
Plus, the primary election has been certified and The Pulse interviews the Democratic and Republican candidates for County Executive. For the latest Montgomery County news, visit: https://www.mymcmedia.org/
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26 JUN 2026 · The latest Montgomery County election results are still unfolding, with Will Jawando declaring victory in the county executive race, and The Pulse has complete local coverage. For the latest Montgomery County news, visit: https://www.mymcmedia.org/
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5 JUN 2026 · This week the MCM news team travels to Silver Spring, where, tucked behind a busy intersection, sits one of the nation's premier military medical research institutions: the National Museum of Health and Medicine. For the latest Montgomery County news, visit: https://www.mymcmedia.org/
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22 MAY 2026 · On the May 22, 2026 episode of The Pulse, the MCM News team breaks down why Maryland election officials are scrambling after a mail-in ballot printing error affected nearly 500,000 voters statewide, including many in Montgomery County.
Learn what happened, who is affected, and what voters need to do before the June 23 primary. Plus, Montgomery County leaders approve a controversial $7.9 billion operating budget for fiscal year 2027. The decision includes a new progressive income tax structure and major implications for Montgomery County Public Schools, where hundreds of positions could be eliminated due to funding shortfalls. Also in this episode:
- State Senator Cheryl Kagan’s push for a first-in-the-nation statewide 311 system
- Growing debate over proposed data centers in Montgomery County
- Spring high school sports highlights with Frank Hanrahan
- Local events, trending stories, and more For the latest Montgomery County news, visit: https://www.mymcmedia.org/
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8 MAY 2026 · Montgomery County residents react to skyrocketing Maryland gas prices in this episode of "The Pulse" shot on location at a downtown Bethesda transportation hub. This episode features driver frustrations, EV alternatives, local transportation experts and the top news of the week. For the latest Montgomery County news, visit: https://www.mymcmedia.org/
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1 MAY 2026 · May Day protests and workers’ rights rallies took center stage across Montgomery County as demonstrators gathered in Silver Spring and beyond for the nationwide “Workers Over Billionaires” movement. Protesters called for labor protections, economic justice and immigration reform during May 1 demonstrations tied to International Workers’ Day. In this episode of "The Pulse," host Markette Sheppard takes you to the heart of the Silver Spring rally before diving into one of the most emotional local stories of the year: a Silver Spring woman becoming the first patient in Montgomery County to receive a groundbreaking stem cell therapy for sickle cell disease. Also in this episode:
- An arrest is made in the James Hubert Blake High School shooting investigation
- Growing debate over school safety and school resource officers in MCPS
- Wootton High School parents appeal controversial relocation decision
- Inspiring special-needs students with a "try-thlon" in Germantown
- Sports Reporter Frank Hanrahan shares an update on local athletes selected in major pro drafts
- Community events and what’s trending around Montgomery County
Coverage from Silver Spring, Rockville, Germantown, Gaithersburg and Cloverly.
Read more at https://www.mymcmedia.org/ For the latest Montgomery County news, visit: https://www.mymcmedia.org/
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17 APR 2026 · A major budget showdown is unfolding in Montgomery County, and it could impact your taxes. In this episode of The Pulse, MCM's news team breaks down the debate over County Executive Marc Elrich's proposed fiscal year 2027 budget, including a controversial property tax increase and an alternative plan from Council President Natali Fani-González that aims to lower taxes for most residents. For the latest Montgomery County news, visit: https://www.mymcmedia.org/
The Pulse aims to be your front-row seat to the stories shaping Montgomery County, Maryland with a focus on bringing you news on public affairs, inspiring people, untold stories, and...
show more
The Pulse aims to be your front-row seat to the stories shaping Montgomery County, Maryland with a focus on bringing you news on public affairs, inspiring people, untold stories, and trusted information.
The Pulse is hosted by Markette Sheppard, Montgomery Community Media's head of news and public information.
For the latest community news, visit: www.mymcmedia.org
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The Pulse is hosted by Markette Sheppard, Montgomery Community Media's head of news and public information.
For the latest community news, visit: www.mymcmedia.org
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| Author | Montgomery Community Media |
| Organization | Montgomery Community Media |
| Categories | News |
| Website | www.mymcmedia.org |
| web@mymcmedia.org |
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