Montgomery Community Media

Rachel Coates is a senior at Gaithersburg High School and now, she’s a Girl Scout Gold Award recipient. Over 4,000 Girl Scouts across the country are eligible to apply for the prestigious award, but few receive it. To be eligible, a scout must complete a seven step project surrounding a specific issue. Coates chose to complete […]

The Washington D.C. metro area is on alert after terror attacks in Brussels on Tuesday. Metro Police increased security around Metro stations and are asking riders to report suspicious activity. In this MyMCMedia report, Willie James Inman talks with Metro riders at the Shady Grove Station about their concerns after the Brussels attacks. Immediately report […]

Hundreds of Montgomery County youth came our for the Let’s Get it Started Youth Job Fair in Silver Spring on March 19. The event was hosted by the Maryland Multicultural Youth Center (MMYC) which is a part of the Latin American Youth Center (LAYC). WorkSource Montgomery and the Montgomery County Department of Recreation also sponsored […]

United Way of the National Capital Area (United Way NCA) will award several grants to Montgomery County based nonprofits. The announcement is set to take place during a news conference on Tuesday at the Council Office Building on 100 Maryland Avenue. Each grant focuses on United Way’s $10 million investment into education, financial stability and health of residents […]

Montgomery County Council President Nancy Floreen held her weekly news conference on Monday, March 21. Floreen discussed a range of issues including County Executive Ike Leggett’s recommended $5.3 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2017.  She also said a proposed property tax increase in Executive Leggett’s budget was “on the table.” Other topics included funding for the […]

Business and political leaders gathered this month for the 42nd Annual Public Safety Awards at the North Bethesda Marriott. The event was hosted by the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce and presented an opportunity to honor those who protect and serve. MyMCMedia’s Willie James Inman reports.   Related:

Marylanders will soon head to the polls for the April 26 primary election. This year, voters will get to use new voting machines to cast their ballots. In this MyMCMedia video, Nina Uzick, outreach ambassador for the Montgomery County Board of Elections shows residents how to use the new voting machines. Willie James Inman reports. […]

Rockville area students can now register for a free diversity workshop that will be hosted by the Rockville Human Rights Commission on Saturday, April 16. The “Building Bridges in a Diverse Society,” workshop will take place at Rockville City Hall which is located on 111 Maryland Avenue.  Rockville area high school students as well as college students […]

Metrorail service was suspended on Wednesday for emergency inspections after a tunnel fire near McPherson Square Station on Monday. For many Montgomery County residents that meant longer commutes and finding alternative methods of transportation. In this MyMCMedia video, area residents talk about their commuting experiences and give advice on how Metro officials should handle maintenance issues […]

Metrorail service remained suspended on Wednesday for emergency inspections following a tunnel fire near McPherson Square Station on Monday. Metro officials say nearly 600 “jumper cables” need to be inspected due to safety concerns. For Montgomery County commuters who rely on the service that meant looking for alternative methods of transportation.  Gregory Newsome uses the […]