https://www.mymcmedia.org/
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]]>enNews2026https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3e0219f9a0b95d1c331694884b2ada06.jpghttps://www.mymcmedia.org/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:43:09 +0000Montgomery Community MediaMontgomery Community Mediaweb@mymcmedia.orgThe 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,...
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]]>falsed32f13e6-bd8e-5f9e-bd04-04bc09398c08serialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/introducing-the-pulse-montgomery-county-s-weekly-news-magazine--75731748
Montgomery Community Media (MCM) is launching an exciting new lineup of programming in early 2026 to complement its robust digital news coverage of the county. The first of several new shows planned is a weekly news magazine show called, “The Pulse,” hosted by Emmy-winning journalist and MCM News Director Markette Sheppard, with veteran Emmy award-winning producer Fran Murphy serving as chief public affairs correspondent. “The Pulse” aims to be your front-row seat to the stories shaping Montgomery County with a focus on bringing you inspiring people, untold stories, and trusted information—produced right here in Montgomery County.



For the latest Montgomery County news, visit: www.mymcmedia.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75731748Tue, 30 Sep 2025 19:29:00 +0000Montgomery Community MediaDiscover the heartbeat of Montgomery County! Montgomery Community Media (MCM) is launching an exciting new lineup of programming in early 2026 to complement its robust digital news coverage of the county. The first of several new shows planned is a...
Montgomery Community Media (MCM) is launching an exciting new lineup of programming in early 2026 to complement its robust digital news coverage of the county. The first of several new shows planned is a weekly news magazine show called, “The Pulse,” hosted by Emmy-winning journalist and MCM News Director Markette Sheppard, with veteran Emmy award-winning producer Fran Murphy serving as chief public affairs correspondent. “The Pulse” aims to be your front-row seat to the stories shaping Montgomery County with a focus on bringing you inspiring people, untold stories, and trusted information—produced right here in Montgomery County.



For the latest Montgomery County news, visit: www.mymcmedia.org]]>1093community,maryland,media,mocofalse11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-pulse-on-location-at-pike-rose--75731508
For the latest Montgomery County news, visit: www.mymcmedia.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75731508Sun, 19 Oct 2025 19:30:00 +0000Montgomery Community MediaIn this special edition of The Pulse, Montgomery Community Media’s new community news program, we hit the road and filmed on location at Pike & Rose in North Bethesda!
For the latest Montgomery County news, visit: www.mymcmedia.org]]>1751community,maryland,media,mocofalse12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-pulse-on-location-at-the-2025-montgomery-county-thanksgiving-parade--75731517


For the latest Montgomery County news, visit: www.mymcmedia.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75731517Wed, 19 Nov 2025 20:31:00 +0000Montgomery Community MediaCelebrate the 2025 Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade with this special edition of The Pulse, filmed on location in downtown Silver Spring! 


For the latest Montgomery County news, visit: www.mymcmedia.org]]>1039community,maryland,media,mocofalse13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-pulse-fired-furloughed-fed-up-with-federal-work--75731518
For the latest Montgomery County news, visit: www.mymcmedia.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75731518Sun, 30 Nov 2025 20:32:00 +0000Montgomery Community MediaIn this Emmy-nominated episode of The Pulse, which first aired on Montomgery Community Television in the fall of 2025, MCM News investigates how federal job cuts are impacting Montgomery County residents, featuring personal stories of loss,...
For the latest Montgomery County news, visit: www.mymcmedia.org]]>1694community,maryland,media,mocofalse14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-pulse-stories-of-hope-and-healing-in-montgomery-county-politics-health-community--75731530
For the latest Montgomery County news, visit: www.mymcmedia.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75731530Fri, 19 Dec 2025 20:34:00 +0000Montgomery Community MediaAs we close out a challenging year, special holiday edition of The Pulse, which first aired on Montgomery Community Television in December of 2025, MCM News brings you stories of hope, healing and resilience from across Montgomery County, Maryland. 
For the latest Montgomery County news, visit: www.mymcmedia.org]]>2011community,maryland,media,mocofalse15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-pulse-on-location-in-kensington-maryland--75731531
For the latest Montgomery County news, visit: www.mymcmedia.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75731531Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:40:00 +0000Montgomery Community MediaJoin us for our first episode of 2026 where we venture out to Antique Row in Kensington, Maryland to bring you the top news stories of the week in Montgomery County on The Pulse.
For the latest Montgomery County news, visit: www.mymcmedia.org]]>1551kensington,marylandfalse16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-pulse-on-the-potomac-river-sewage-spill-women-s-history-with-lt-gov-aruna-miller-dominique-dawes--75731533
Plus, Host & Executive producer Markette Sheppard sits down with Maryalnd's Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller to talk about women’s leadership, diversity in government and the future of the state.

Meanwhile, Olympic gold medalist Dominique Dawes reacts to the decision by Montgomery County Public Schools to eliminate girls gymnastics programs in her hometown with Sports Reporter Frank Hanrahan.

For the latest Montgomery County news, visit: www.mymcmedia.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75731533Fri, 06 Mar 2026 20:44:00 +0000Montgomery Community MediaA massive sewage spill into the Potomac River has residents demanding answers. In this episode of "The Pulse," we report from the riverbank as community members raise concerns about contamination and environmental impact. Plus, Host & Executive...
Plus, Host & Executive producer Markette Sheppard sits down with Maryalnd's Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller to talk about women’s leadership, diversity in government and the future of the state.

Meanwhile, Olympic gold medalist Dominique Dawes reacts to the decision by Montgomery County Public Schools to eliminate girls gymnastics programs in her hometown with Sports Reporter Frank Hanrahan.

For the latest Montgomery County news, visit: www.mymcmedia.org]]>1543community,maryland,media,mocofalse17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-pulse-on-location-in-takoma-park--75732109

• A heated county council meeting
• Rising energy bills
• A lawsuit tied to a deadly incident at a Potomac senior living facility
• Criminal charges after a Germantown crash that displaced a family

For the latest Montgomery County news, visit: www.mymcmedia.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75732109Sat, 21 Mar 2026 19:48:00 +0000Montgomery Community MediaThis week on The Pulse, we visit Takoma Park, a community known for its people-centered values, and sit down with Mayor Talisha Searcy to talk about what makes the city unique, including its unofficial mascot, Roscoe the rooster. We also cover the top...

• A heated county council meeting
• Rising energy bills
• A lawsuit tied to a deadly incident at a Potomac senior living facility
• Criminal charges after a Germantown crash that displaced a family

For the latest Montgomery County news, visit: www.mymcmedia.org]]>1486community,maryland,media,mocofalse18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-pulse-on-location-at-wootton-high-school--75731621
For the latest Montgomery County news, visit: www.mymcmedia.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75731621Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:50:00 +0000Montgomery Community MediaThis week on The Pulse, we head to Wootton High School, the center of a fallout between parents and the school system over a controversial plan to relocate students across town while the aging buildings undergo repairs. 
For the latest Montgomery County news, visit: www.mymcmedia.org]]>1141community,maryland,media,moco,woottonfalse19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-pulse-on-location-at-butler-s-orchard-in-germantown--75732110

• Rising energy costs and how residents are coping
• Local tax and budget discussions
• School safety updates from MCPS
• A Good Friday message of hope from St. Mary’s Church

For the latest Montgomery County news, visit: www.mymcmedia.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75732110Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:53:00 +0000Montgomery Community MediaCelebrate spring at Butler’s Orchard in Germantown, Maryland as The Pulse goes on location for an historic Montgomery County farm. In this episode we also cover: - Rising energy costs and how residents are coping - Local tax and budget discussions -...

• Rising energy costs and how residents are coping
• Local tax and budget discussions
• School safety updates from MCPS
• A Good Friday message of hope from St. Mary’s Church

For the latest Montgomery County news, visit: www.mymcmedia.org]]>1589community,maryland,mocofalse110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-pulse-on-location-at-brookside-gardens-in-wheaton--75731625



For the latest Montgomery County news, visit: www.mymcmedia.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75731625Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:56:00 +0000Montgomery Community MediaA heated budget debate, passionate calls for school funding and the beauty of spring in full bloom -- it's all covered in this week’s episode of The Pulse shot on location in Wheaton from Brookside Gardens, home of the popular ButterflyExperience...



For the latest Montgomery County news, visit: www.mymcmedia.org]]>1754brookside,butterflies,community,gardens,maryland,media,mocofalse111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-pulse-on-the-montgomery-county-budget-battle-and-tax-hike-debate--75731626
For the latest Montgomery County news, visit: www.mymcmedia.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75731626Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:58:00 +0000Montgomery Community MediaA 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...
For the latest Montgomery County news, visit: www.mymcmedia.org]]>1009budget,community,county,maryland,media,moco,montgomery,taxesfalse112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-pulse-on-may-day-rallies-and-a-new-treatment-for-sickle-cell-disorder--75731639

• 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: www.mymcmedia.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75731639Fri, 01 May 2026 20:01:00 +0000Montgomery Community MediaMay 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...

• 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: www.mymcmedia.org]]>1242community,labor,maryland,may,media,moco,protestsfalse113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-pulse-on-sky-high-gas-prices-in-montgomery-county--75731643
For the latest Montgomery County news, visit: www.mymcmedia.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75731643Fri, 08 May 2026 20:03:00 +0000Montgomery Community MediaMontgomery 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...
For the latest Montgomery County news, visit: www.mymcmedia.org]]>1764community,economy,environment,ev,fuel,gas,maryland,media,moco,sustainability,transportation,vehiclesfalse114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-pulse-on-the-montgomery-county-budget-vote-mcps-cuts-maryland-ballot-blunder--75731644
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: www.mymcmedia.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75731644Fri, 22 May 2026 20:05:00 +0000Montgomery Community MediaOn 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...
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: www.mymcmedia.org]]>799community,maryland,media,mocofalse115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-pulse-on-location-at-the-national-museum-of-health-medicine--75731705
For the latest Montgomery County news, visit: www.mymcmedia.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75731705Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:08:00 +0000Montgomery Community MediaThis 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: www.mymcmedia.org]]>1517community,health,maryland,media,medicine,military,moco,museumfalse116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-pulse-on-the-montgomery-county-executive-race-youngest-candidate-world-cup-impact--75731707
For the latest Montgomery County news, visit: www.mymcmedia.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75731707Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:10:00 +0000Montgomery Community MediaThe 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: www.mymcmedia.org]]>1255community,jawando,maryland,media,moco,politics,soccer,wellsfalse117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-pulse-visits-an-iconic-landmark-on-its-50th-anniversary--75731708
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: www.mymcmedia.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75731708Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:14:00 +0000Montgomery Community MediaThe 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...
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: www.mymcmedia.org]]>1228community,maryland,media,mocofalse118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/circle-of-trauma-the-pulse-on-bullying-in-our-schools--75731790
For the latest Montgomery County news, visit: www.mymcmedia.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75731790Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:31:00 +0000Montgomery Community MediaIn 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...
For the latest Montgomery County news, visit: www.mymcmedia.org]]>4086community,maryland,media,mocofalse119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-pulse-on-health-bethesda-man-becomes-first-in-maryland-to-receive-life-changing-sickle-cell-treatment--75731764
For the latest Montgomery County news, visit: www.mymcmedia.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75731764Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:29:01 +0000Montgomery Community MediaBethesda 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: www.mymcmedia.org]]>858community,maryland,media,mocofalse119bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-pulse-on-politics-u-s-sen-angela-alsobrooks--75731781
For the latest Montgomery County news, visit: www.mymcmedia.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75731781Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:30:37 +0000Montgomery Community MediaAhead 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: www.mymcmedia.org]]>727community,maryland,media,mocofalse120bonus