Montgomery Community Media

In this MyMCMedia Extra, U.S. Representative Chris Van Hollen comments on the gridlock in Congress. Van Hollen said last year’s government shutdown was unnecessary. He hopes the Congress will act this month to prevent another government shutdown.

UPDATED Montgomery County Police Traffic Division Director Captain Thomas Didone, who received a national “Highway Safety Hero Award” for his dedication to advancing highway-safety initiatives was recognized by the Montgomery County Council and County Executive Isiah Leggett for his recent award and his 26 years of protecting and educating County motorists and pedestrians about being […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra, Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot has a message for Montgomery County. “Get out of the liquor business,” he said, adding, “the sooner the better.” Take a look:

In this MyMCMedia Extra, U.S. Representative Chris Van Hollen talks about why this upcoming November election is important to the community. Van Hollen also said that he hopes constituents will vote on candidates that will make a more productive Congress. Van Hollen also said the Democratic Party is the party of inclusion, and added “I […]

From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, the Latino community celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month. This month has a special meaning among Latin American countries. Honduras, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and Brazil all celebrate their independence day in September. So the nation’s largest minority group and fastest growing population come together to commemorate its Latinidad. “It […]

In this MyMCMedia extra, U.S. Rep. Chris Van Hollen tells us what he thought about the Maker Faire and he’s excited about the future of the KID Museum, too.

In this MyMCMedia Extra, Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot shares the status of his “Let Summer Be Summer” petition. Franchot says even Governor Martin O’Malley has signed the petition. Take a look:

The reviews are in for the second annual Maker Faire, an event that was hosted by the KID Museum in Silver Spring on Sept. 14. Find out what people are saying in this MyMCMedia Extra:

The second “Friendship Picnic” was held on Sept. 14 at the Wheaton Regional Park. Montgomery County’s Committee on Hate and Violence and the Office of Human Rights hosted the event that gathered more than 1,000 people. The event had live music, carousel train rides, and lots of dancing. “It was fantastic,” said James L. Stowe, […]

The 24th Annual Burtonsville carnival runs from September 12 through September 20. The Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department hosts the event that features 15 rides, and is located one block east of Route 29 on Route 198 at Star Point Drive. “We got a new food tent. … Some rides are just for little kids and there’s […]