Montgomery Community Media

It was night to shine for local content creators and media industry experts. Dozens gathered at the Fillmore Music Center in Silver Spring Thursday evening for Montgomery Community Media’s first annual Excellence in Programming and Innovative Content (EPIC) Awards to highlight and honor those who are at the forefront of creating innovative multimedia content on […]

In honor of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Montgomery County officials hosted the seventh annual Senior Safety Forum on Wednesday. The United Nations General Assembly designated June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, where people from around the world could voice their opposition to the abuse of older generations. Since the 60-and-over population in Montgomery […]

UPDATED: Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot joined State Senator Craig Zucker (D) of District 14, Delegate Pamela Queen (D) of District 14 and Montgomery County Councilmember Nancy Navarro to recognize three local businesses for their customer service and longevity in the community early Wednesday. In a recent visit to Ashton, Dempsey’s , El Andariego and Christopher’s Hardware were […]

Dozens of county leaders and residents gathered in Rockville early Wednesday for a special memorial service to remember the 61 individuals who died as a result of homelessness in 2016 and 2017. “Research tells us that people experiencing homelessness have a life expectancy 30 years less than non-homeless Americans,” Amanda Harris, chief of special needs […]

Following the shooting at a congressional baseball field in Alexandria, Virginia that left House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-Louisiana) and a few others injured, local and state-elected officials responded on Twitter. So grateful for our brave and dedicated @CapitolPolice. We thank them for their continuing devotion and commitment. — Rep. Jamie Raskin (@RepRaskin) June 14, 2017 […]

There were roughly a dozen people that took shelter in the Men’s Sleeping Room at Interfaith Works, 8106 Georgia Ave., as temperatures climbed to the upper 90s in Silver Spring early Monday. The temperature in Silver Spring reached a high of 92 degrees on Monday, according to the National Weather Service.  Tuesday’s forecast predicts a […]

Former FBI director James Comey testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee early Thursday to discuss his interactions with President Donald Trump and the events leading up to Trump firing Comey. In this MyMCMedia extra video, Raskin talks about Comey’s testimony: ICYMI: here is former FBI Director Comey’s prepared testimony for today’s Senate Intelligence Committee hearing: […]

Montgomery Blair High School’s 2017 graduating class is one of the largest in Montgomery County and new this year, family and friends gathered in the Xfinity Center in College Park for its commencement ceremonies. In a letter addressed to parents, Blair High School Principal Renay Johnson, thanked the parents who worked on planning the graduation […]

Fostering a positive relationship between youth in the community and law enforcement officials is why Montgomery Blair High School student Alix Swann hosted a panel discussion Monday evening at the People’s Community Baptist Church in Silver Spring. “My goal of this event is for youth to step up and be the change of the world,” […]

Family and friends of Dr. Michael J. Doran, who was the principal at Wootton High School for 12 years, gathered Thursday to dedicate a bridge in his name. Doran died unexpectedly in 2015. Those who knew Doran described him as an inspiration. “It’s hard to find a principal that both the staff and students love, […]