Montgomery Community Media

It was Halloween morning and I planned on joining my running buddies for a walk/run along the C&O Canal at Old Anglers Inn. The night before the weather conditions changed and it became apparent that this Saturday morning run would start out cool and probably foggy. I grabbed my camera and tripod instead of my […]

This past Sunday, we celebrated MCM’s community media contributors with our annual Monty Awards. It was an event that attracted nearly 200 volunteers, community producers & technicians along with MCM staff and board members to recognize the wonderful work of those from across Montgomery County who create TV programs and other media content. The vast […]

When first we broke into groups of three to discuss the central message of our opera, Andrew, Beki and Josúe seemed a bit uncomfortable as they attempted to communicate. Neither Beki nor Josúe has a command of the English language. In fact, Josúe arrived from El Salvador in August speaking no English at all. Beki […]

What is important to us? About what do we care profoundly? The mask has served us well in digging deeply to uncover and discover our fears, our hopes and our vision for ourselves in the future. What am I hiding behind the mask? What am I hiding from? When do I put on my mask? […]

High blood pressure has no symptoms.  For many people, the first symptom of undiagnosed high blood pressure is a stroke or a heart attack. Work teams are no different.  Sudden crises in a work team – an erupting conflict, say, or a nasty accusation that throws the group into chaos – are very often the […]

Halloween celebrations are underway this weekend and the best way to set the mood for a party is music. So, I’ve compiled my top 10 favorite songs to listen to during this spooky time of year. And for some reason a good portion of these songs are from the 80s. I’m thinking it was the […]

Tom Brokaw called them “The Greatest Generation.” Those brave World War II veterans who saved the world from fascism. While we can never take away from those who fought and died defending our freedom during that four-year conflict, I would contend that the men & women who served during the decade-long Vietnam War are TRULY […]

High School memories linger. Ask Bruce Springsteen or any other popular artists who write and sing about these special glory days. So it was for many seniors in Olney last Friday night at Our Lady of the Good Counsel High School. Families, friends, teachers and coaches linger for those moments before that senior walks across […]

My name is Maureen and I’m a Multimedia Journalist here at MCM. I’m really excited to welcome you to my blog “Sound Check.” Before I begin, let me first tell you a little bit about myself. I’m a Montgomery County native and graduated from Thomas S. Wootton High School in 2008. After graduation I decided […]

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce hosted a “Meet the Candidates” Coffee & Conversations in light of the upcoming Gaithersburg City Election on Tuesday, November 3. GGCC Members & community business owners gathered on Oct. 22nd at Corner Bakery to meet the candidates. This was a great opportunity for our members and local businesses to talk […]