Montgomery Community Media

It’s a way to share resources and local organization is hoping to spread the wealth, bringing the concept of “timebanking” locally. Silver Spring Shares, a new group looking at new ways to connect the community, is hosting an informational meeting with local experts on the concept of “timebanking” on June 11 at 7 p.m. “People […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra, Devala Janardan, vice-chair of the Wheaton Urban District Advisory Committee, gives an overview of the organization’s upcoming June 14 walking tour and how the public can get involved in the redevelopment of downtown Wheaton: Find more information through the Wheaton Urban District website here. Related: 

Thousands of people hit the streets of downtown Wheaton for the 19th annual festival that brings local restaurants out to show off their menus. MyMCMedia’s Valerie Bonk has the story of this year’s “Taste of Wheaton” event: Related:

Dozens of representatives from Montgomery County faith groups gathered on a corner near the Rockville Metro on Monday (June 9) to protest anti-Muslim ads posted on Metro buses. The Montgomery County Faith Community Working Group, which unites the Baha’i, Buddhist, Hindu, Islamic, Jewish, Protestant, Roman Catholic, Sikh, Unitarian Universalist and Zoroastrian faith communities in Montgomery […]

Four candidates for Governor addressed more than 2,000 African Immigrants on Sunday (June 8) in Silver Spring. The African Immigrant Caucus hosted the event at The Redeemed Christian Church of God in an effort for Ethiopians, Nigerians, Liberians, Cameroonians and other African Immigrants to engage with Maryland Gubernatorial Candidates Lt. Governor Anthony Brown, Attorney General […]

The Silver Spring Citizens Advisory Board will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, June 9 at 7 p.m. in the Civic Building. Items on the agenda include a dialogue with Montgomery County District 5 councilmember Cherri Branson, presentations for proposed development at The Blairs apartment buildings and Elizabeth Square, and the SSCAB elections. See the […]

The 19th annual “Taste of Wheaton” brought thousands to downtown Wheaton Sunday (June 8) to try new food in an event that organizers hoped would boost customers to local restaurants. “The ‘taste’ highlights some of the great local restaurants in downtown Wheaton,” said Sidney Cooper, manager of marketing  and events for the Wheaton Urban District. […]

From Thai food to Latin food, the annual “Taste of Wheaton” festival brings local diverse restaurants together for a day planned to introduce customers to new area restaurants. The 19th annual “Taste of Wheaton” takes place Sunday (June 8) from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Wheaton Triangle at the corner of Grandview and […]

In this MyMCMedia extra, Max Fuentes tells us he found Gandhi Brigade through the Latin American Youth Center and he shares how the organization helped him get back on his feet. Fuentes and fellow LAYC participant Edgar Romero won first place honors at the Gandhi Brigade Youth Media Festival for their video “One Step at […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra, councilmember Marc Elrich talks about Richard Jaeggi as his friend and how he has inspired others in  the community to follow in his footsteps. Elrich attended the Gandhi Brigade Youth Media Festival where Jaeggi was recognized for his service to the community. Related: