Montgomery Community Media

The Dennis Avenue Health Center, currently housed in a 50-year old building that once served as an elementary school, will get a new home when construction on the County’s newest health project is completed in 2015. MyMCMedia’s Valerie Bonk has the story on the groundbreaking ceremony that kicks off construction on Dennis Avenue in Silver […]

World-renowned American author and poet Maya Angelou died in her home on May 28 at the age of 86. We asked the Montgomery County Councilmembers for their thoughts on Angelou and the legacy she leaves behind. Councilmember Phil Andrews:  “In 1969, Maya Angelou, America’s great humanitarian artist, wrote the best-selling ‘I Know Why the Caged […]

UPDATED: The suspect in an assault and kidnapping in Darnestown on May 19 has been arrested in Miami, according to Montgomery County Police. Rickley Joshua Senning, 24, was wanted by Montgomery County Police on charges including kidnapping, false imprisonment, auto theft, and two counts of second degree assault. Just before 10 p.m. on May 27, the Miami-Dade […]

Here are five things to know today, May 28, in Montgomery County: 1. A strong storm swept through Montgomery County Tuesday evening, bringing strong winds and leaving thousands without power. More storms are expected today. 2. The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission is holding a public meeting at 7:30 p.m. tonight to discuss development of […]

Montgomery County Recreation is joining the recreation departments in Gaithersburg and Rockville to host “Water Safety Day,” an event focused on educating the community on staying out of harm this summer. In this MyMCMedia extra, Montgomery County Recreation Media Relations spokesperson Judy Stiles gives a preview of what to expect from the event: The event […]

Gospel music, the American art form that gave rise to jazz, blues, R&B, and rock and roll, will be celebrated at the 8th Annual Jubilation Day Gospel Extravaganza on May 31 from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Gaithersburg concert pavilion. Performances of Christian music and worship by local and regional choirs, choruses, quartets, dancers, and […]

“Do good” and “be nice” were among the tips Valerie Ervin, former Montgomery County Councilmember and current director of the Center for Working Families, gave graduates of Montgomery College during her commencement speech to the class of 2014. Ervin talked about how she got her start in public service and how her persistence and education […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra, Dave Roman, author of “Astronaut Academy,” talks about his hope for young readers during his signing session at this year’s Gaithersburg Book Festival. Related:

Nigerian culture, fashion, cuisine, literature and entertainment headlines Veterans Plaza on May 26, at the area’s first “All Things Nigerian” festival in Silver Spring. All Things Nigeria brings  a day of ethnic and cultural immersion for the community with a market of products ranging from Nigerian food like Suya, to a book signing by Nigerian […]

As temperatures rise, local residents are getting ready for the beginning of pool season after a long harsh winter. MyMCMedia’s Valerie Bonk has a behind the scenes look of the preparation that goes into opening pools for the summer season. With summer around the corner, local pools are gearing up for the crowds that come […]