Riderwood, the Erickson Living retirement community in Silver Spring, just concluded its 2nd Annual Veterans Expo. The event was an opportunity to say “thank you” to men and women who have served our nation in the armed forces. It also connected veterans with advocacy organizations such as the American Legion, Vietnam Veterans of America, the […]
“Car Talk” Sadness
I lost a friend Monday, November 3, when Tom Magliozzi one of the “Tappet” Brothers, the car experts who for 25 years, hosted the call-in/talk show, “Car Talk” on National Public Radio, passed away. Complications of Alzheimer’s, which I didn’t know he had, brought about Tom’s death at age 77. The show stopped production two […]
Super Mariota
Marcus Mariota… the name makes you feel like you are sitting on Lanikai beach in the Hawaiian island of Oahu. The name may be Hawaiian but this story starts in Eugene, Oregon. Marcus Mariota is the three-year starting quarterback for the Oregon Ducks. Mariota has been a standout ever since he stepped on the field […]
Easy and Free/Transporte Fácil y Gratis
County Seniors Have a Free Ride to Fun, Fellowship, Activity It’s easy! It’s free! It’s our curb-to curb shuttle service to the county’s five senior centers for those aged 55 and above. Thanks to our friends at the Jewish Council for the Aging (JCA), seniors are able to become more active and engaged. Check out […]
GGCC Announces Chamber Trip to Tuscany
The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) invites members of the chamber and the community to experience true Tuscan Culture departing on October 27, 2015. The GGCC will be offering a fully escorted tour of the region of Tuscany. Tuscany is the place where movies are filmed and fantasies run wild. Perhaps it’s the cities of […]
Riderwood to Host 2nd Annual Veterans Expo Nov. 7 (PHOTO)
Veterans Day provides Americans with the opportunity to say “thank you” to men and women who have served our nation in the armed forces. On Friday, Nov. 7, Riderwood will host its 2nd Annual Veterans Day Expo to commemorate the sacrifices of veterans and provide information to them and their families. With residents from Riderwood, […]
The Political Arena Backstage (PHOTOS)
I scratched my head and wondered just why I was driving to MCM’s studio to watch their reporting of the county and state election returns. It’s been a long time since I watched live programming inside a studio. I have to go back to days at WSYR station in Syracuse, New York and watching a […]
What Else Are They Hiding From Us?
Over the years as a child safety advocate I have worked very closely with the Montgomery County Public Schools in my cluster to make sure that when there is a serious incident at the school where one of my children attends that the information is shared proactively to allay panic in the community. I can […]
A Preview of MCM’s Election Night Coverage
Montgomery Community Media (MCM) will be bringing you live election results and reaction on Montgomery Channel 21 and the MyMCMedia website on Nov. 4. Our coverage begins at 8:30 p.m. with a live, three-minute cut in to provide you with the first election results from early voting. Then, join us for a look “Beyond the […]
Friday Night Star-Lights
November brings a change of fortunes in high school football. Teams have that opportunity to step up and define how their story ends. Will it be redemption, an anointment, or a dream slipping away – tough choices in tough weather conditions – that’s November football here in the DMV. Saturday November 1 – Quince Orchard […]
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