Montgomery Community Media

Forget about the heat, what’s hot about the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair this year are new rides, food and entertainment.  You have until this Saturday to see a monster truck show and demolition derby at the XFinity Grandstand and other exciting shows for the whole family.  And don’t forget the animals, including a Moo-ternity Ward where […]

At most county fairs, you will most likely find your share of fried Oreos, funnel cakes and candy apples…but cheese?  Who knew that folks would be lining up for cheddar cheese?   The Big Cheese stand is by far one of the most popular food stops at the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair where grilled cheese sandwiches are […]

The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center is hosting a #ClearTheShelters event this Saturday, August 15th.  Several hundred dogs, cats, birds, ferrets and other domesticated animals will be up for adoption and all adoption fees will be waived.   Click here for more information on what you need to bring with you to adopt a new […]

Montgomery County Public School students will get extra time to get to classes in the morning when school starts on August 31st.  The starting bells for middle and high schools will ring 20 minutes later this year.  Elementary schools will begin 10 minutes later.  It’s all part of an effort to give adolescents more time to sleep. […]

It’s becoming an annual back-to-school tradition – tax free shopping during the second week of August. Started eight years ago by the Maryland General Assembly, Maryland’s Tax Free Week encourages shoppers to take advantage of no sales tax on clothes and shoes up to $100.  As MyMCMedia’s Cindy Peña explains, shoppers and retailers benefit:   […]

Katie Ledecky, Bethesda’s own international swimming star arrived home late last night, according to her former high school, Stone Ridge School.  She’s resting from an unprecedented performance at the World Swimming Championships in Kazan, Russia Saturday night, where she set three world records and won five gold medals. The 18-year-old swimming phenom ended her competition sweeping the 200, 400, 800 and 1,500 […]

When Montgomery County School students begin classes on August 31st, the bells will ring later in the morning – middle and high schools will start 20 minutes later and elementary schools will start 10 minutes later than in years past.  This is in response to the scientific evidence that adolescents need more sleep as well […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Ana Sol-Gutierrez talks about her background and why she is now running for Congress. Take a look: https://youtu.be/jsQd2cdXTLk

“Tuesday’s murder-suicide in Germantown should never have happened,” says Montgomery County Police Chief Thomas Manger. “He was a criminal with an extensive record and should have been behind bars,” he added. 42-year-old Johnnie Perkins shot and killed 34-year-old Shakina Marie Perkins-Moody of Germantown around 12:30 yesterday afternoon at the Germantown Auto Spa at Rt 118 […]

Farmers and people who love locally grown fruits and vegetables are celebrating Farmers’ Market Week in Maryland.  The designated week highlights the quality locally grown produce, meats and dairy, while encouraging people to support local farmers and keep their businesses growing.