Montgomery Community Media

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett and the Hispanic Gala Steering Committee have announced 60 students to receive a one-time $2,000 scholarship at the annual Montgomery County Executive Hispanic Gala (MCEHG) scheduled for Sept. 10 at the Fillmore in Silver Spring. “This year the scholarship opportunity opened to all qualifying students from our diverse communities throughout […]

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce honored first responders on Aug. 14 at its annual public safety awards. Members from Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service Paramedic Engine 728, City of Gaithersburg Police Department, Montgomery County Police Department 5th and 6th District Stations, and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office were recognized for their bravery and commitment […]

Officials from the Montgomery County Department of Transportation are scheduled to host two public forums on Sept. 17 and 24 to give residents a chance to comment on proposed changes to Ride On’s bus service. Proposed changes includes route eliminations to help close the budget shortfall the county faces in FY16. County officials will consider all comments […]

Judith Clark started a women’s fellowship group out of her home in Montgomery County where more than 35 women attended almost 20 years ago. Today, Clark is the founder of Women Who Care Ministries- a nonprofit that helps people transition to a “brighter day.” On Aug. 17, the Gaithersburg Mayor and City Council honored Clark for her work […]

UPDATED Three relatives of Richard Welch- A Hyattsville resident who authorities in Montgomery and Bedford Counties named a person of interest in the Lyon sisters case- were charged with perjury and obstruction in the Lyon sisters case. Leslie Engelking, Richard Welch’s brother-in-law, was charged with perjury. Amy Welch-Johnson, Welch’s granddaughter, was charged with obstruction of justice, and […]

The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair opens its doors at 3 p.m. today. In this MyMCMedia extra video, find some of the things to see and do. The fair is open from Aug. 14 to 22. Children 11 and younger do not pay to get in. General admission to the fair is $10 for adults. Parking at […]

A federal jury has ruled on Friday that White Flint Mall owners must pay Lord & Taylor $31 million due to a breached contract with the retail store. The Washington Post first reported the ruling and added the jury deliberated for three days. Just in: Jury rules White Flint Mall owners breached contract with Lord […]

Sen. Barbara Mikulski visited Montgomery College Takoma Park Silver Spring campus on Aug.11. She visited the college’s Nursing Simulation Lab and discussed college affordability with students, professors, and staff. She also announced a $1 million grant to Montgomery College to provide support services to first-year students. In this MyMCMedia Extra, Mikulski said a community college is a gateway […]

Wootton Parkway is partially closed, between Edmonston Road and Tower Oaks Boulevard, after a collision on Thursday in Rockville. Fire personnel said one lane is open for vehicles, but drivers are advised to avoid the area. According to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Spokesman Pete Piringer, the driver, a woman, was trapped inside her SUV […]

Someone vandalized the “Black Lives Matter” sign outside a Bethesda church on Aug. 11. cutting out the word “black” leaving only “lives matter.” It is the second incident at the River Road Unitarian Universalist Congregation. The first happened on July 29. “It’s unacceptable,” said Rev. Louise Green. The church replaced the sign on Aug. 6 […]