As the game kicked off and attention turned to the U.S., a large crowd gathered in Rockville Town Square to cheer on the team in the crucial World Cup game against Belgium. Team USA would advance to the quarterfinals of the cup in Brazil. The was broadcast on a large screen in the Town Square […]
Articles by Valerie Bonk
July 1, 2014 |
June 30, 2014 |
New Study Explores Factors for Drop-Out Rate Among Latino Youth (Video)
A crowd of parents, elected officials and local youth gathered in Gaithersburg for one cause – to hear from local leaders about how to connect Latino youth to opportunities, a demographic that according to the 2013 Maryland Report Card from the State Department of Education has the highest drop-out rate in Montgomery County. MyMCMedia’s Valerie Bonk […]
June 30, 2014 |
Montgomery College President Named White House ‘Champion of Change’
Dr. DeRionne Pollard, president of Montgomery College, has been the recipient of many awards for her service and dedication to the community during her stint as the head of the school. And now she has a new honor: “White House Champion of Change.” The title is part of a special program the White House has […]
June 25, 2014 |
Montgomery County Heritage Days Feature New ‘Local Gems’
It’s a time to reminisce and learn from the past as Heritage Montgomery holds their annual “Heritage Days” this weekend to educate the public about the historic landmarks in Montgomery County. The annual two-day event at the end of June gives visitors the opportunity to discover 40 different venues from Silver Spring to Poolesville, Bethesda to […]
June 25, 2014 |
Local Teen’s Art Portrait Hangs in U.S. Capitol (Photos)
One local high school student is receiving special recognition after winning a competition for her portrait created using a digital palette knife. Alexa Thompson, a Gaithersburg resident and student at Quince Orchard High School, was honored at the U.S. Capitol Wednesday in a ceremony with Congressman John Delaney where she was recognized as the winner […]
June 23, 2014 |
Leventhal on Gubernatorial Race (Video)
In this MyMCMedia Extra Montgomery County Councilmember George Leventhal gives his predictions for the Maryland Governor’s race.
June 23, 2014 |
Sarbanes on Races to Watch in Primary (Video)
In this MyMCMedia Extra, U.S. Rep. John Sarbanes discusses the races he’s watching closely this primary.
June 23, 2014 |
Duncan on Voter Turnout: ‘It’s a Worry Across the Country’ (Video)
In this MyMCMedia Extra, Doug Duncan, democratic candidate for County Executive, says low voter turnout is something many are seeing this primary season.
June 23, 2014 |
Leventhal on the County Executive Race (Video)
In this MyMCMedia Extra, Montgomery County Councilmember George Leventhal gives his predictions for the County Executive race.
June 23, 2014 |
Doug Duncan on the Gubernatorial Race (Video)
In this MyMCMedia Extra, Montgomery County Executive candidate Doug Duncan says anything is possible in the Gubernatorial primary.
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