Montgomery Community Media

The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) recently hosted a Congressional candidates forum for voters in the Sixth District at Shaare Torah in Gaithersburg. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. You can find out more about Republican Amie Hoeber and Democrat John Delaney by visiting their websites. The Presidential General Election is Nov. 8th. Early voting takes place […]

Here are five things to know today, Oct. 5, in Montgomery County: 1. It’s Walk to School Day. Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett and Superintendent Jack Smith are celebrating at Whetstone Elementary this morning along with other local officials. 2. Find out how to do business with Montgomery County and do some networking at the […]

In the latest episode of Council in Brief, the Montgomery County Council gets an update from Montgomery County Public Schools officials about efforts to reduce class size, and the Council salutes the longest running game show, “It’s Academic.” You can watch the show, in its entirety, below:

Montgomery County officials are celebrating International Walk to School Day on Oct. 5th with a walk from Centerway Park to Whetstone Elementary School. This annual event promotes fun, healthy habits, a cleaner environment and safety. According to a Montgomery County news release, County Executive Isiah Leggett and Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Jack Smith will […]

Here are five things to know today, Oct. 4, in Montgomery County: 1. The Montgomery County Council meets today and on the agenda is a health department update about the Zika virus, a Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) update about efforts to reduce class size, and a 1:30 p.m. public hearing about the future of […]

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is smiling after his final chemotherapy treatment. He’s also thanking his staff and supporters. “After nearly a year and a half battle, I can’t tell you how it feels to be getting my last chemo treatment today,” said Hogan in a post on social media. “I could never have made it […]

Got overdue books? From Oct. 16 – 30, you can pay off your library fines with donated food and help the Manna Food Center at the same time. The Food for Fines program allows library users the opportunity to earn $1 for each donated food item toward payment of existing library fines. The donations will […]

At the Universities at Shady Grove, Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett recently welcomed regional task force members who are working together to identify ways to prevent and prosecute human trafficking. Attendees at this conference included representatives from Frederick County, Howard County, Montgomery County, Northern Virginia, Prince George’s County and Washington, D.C. For more information about […]

Where will you serve? Montgomery County celebrates Community Service Week on Oct. 16 – 23. Find out more in this report, below: You can find a service project, here.

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for Montgomery County effective late Wednesday night thru Friday morning. According to the NWS, widespread rainfall amounts of 3 to 5 inches are expected and the potential exists for flash flooding of small streams, creeks and urban areas. FLASH FLOOD WATCH for MoCo beginning 6 […]