Montgomery Community Media

Neeta Datt of Burtonsville has been a volunteer for more than 20 years and she recently had the chance of a lifetime – an opportunity to meet with President Barack Obama in the Oval Office. “When we were waiting to go into the Oval Office, we thought someone’s going to open the door and it […]

The Gilchrist Center for Cultural Diversity in Montgomery County is helping non-native English speakers find employment through a workshop catered to learning the skills needed to apply and interview for positions in the career fields they’re interested in. MyMCMedia’s Valerie Bonk looks at how the program is assisting local residents secure jobs. Related posts:

Students from local public schools attended a recent conference on lifestyle choices held by the African Immigrant and Refugee Foundation at the Silver Spring Civic Center on Dec. 13. The discussion brought African students together to talk about the pressures they face in school and how counselors and parents can help them navigate cultural differences […]

In this MyMCMedia extra, Valerie Bonk asks U.S. Congressman John Delaney why he chose Mercy Health Clinic in Gaithersburg to donate a portion of his salary earned during the government shutdown. Delaney headlined the Montgomery Community Media Small Business Networking breakfast on Dec. 19.

U.S. Congressman John Delaney addressed the Small Business Networking Breakfast gathering at Montgomery Community Media on Dec. 19. Dozens of local business owners attended the event where Delaney, a former small business owner himself, spoke about challenges in today’s economy. “We need to create a culture around here that celebrates entrepreneurs,” Congressman Delaney said. “I […]

In this MyMCMedia extra, Valerie Bonk asked David Craig (R), candidate for governor, about issues he’d like to see tackled in the upcoming general assembly. Craig attended Committee for Montgomery legislative breakfast and gubernatorial candidate forum at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel. Related posts:

In this MyMCMedia extra, Valerie Bonk asked Doug Gansler, (D) candidate for governor, about the issues he’d tackle if elected. Gansler attended Committee for Montgomery legislative breakfast and gubernatorial candidate forum at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel. Related posts:

Santa visited the children at NIH’s Children’s Inn on the evening of Dec. 18. The Annual Police Santa Ride began in Germantown and made many stops along the way. MyMCMedia’s Valerie Bonk got a chance to catch up with Santa. Take a look.

Dancer and Prancer didn’t make an appearance for Santa’s trek through Montgomery County Wednesday, Dec. 18. The man in the red suit traveled instead by BearCat – an armored police tactical vehicle –in the county’s annual police motor squad, collecting gift bags and donations raised by the department to a party for children whose families […]

In this MyMCMedia extra, Valerie Bonk asked U.S. Congressman John Delaney about raising the State’s minimum wage. Delaney attended Committee for Montgomery legislative breakfast and gubernatorial candidate forum at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel. Related posts: