Montgomery Community Media

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) conducted a “Ribbon Cutting” Ceremony for Venti Tre Modern Italian.   Venti Tre is located at 128 Ellington Boulevard in Gaithersburg. The ceremony was conducted on Monday, September 8, 2014. Venti Tre is an Italian fast casual concept that mixes classic techniques with modern flavors to allow guests to […]

When Mary Jane Phillips was a youngster, rooting for the Washington Senators baseball team was a family affair.  With her parents and sister, she would listen to every radio broadcast, pulling for her favorite player, third-baseman Eddie Yost. Nearly six decades later, Ms. Phillips’ dedication to major league baseball in Washington is on full display […]

Children usually crave attention and time with their parents. When a child has one or more siblings, that desire is often even stronger. In some cases, children even act out in order to get attention. Therefore, setting aside “special time” where you spend time alone with each child can be extremely helpful for them and […]

“What comes to mind when you hear the words error or mistake?” As students brainstorm and throw out their many responses and reactions to this question, a specific course for instruction takes shape. How can we move forward with our learning when we are terrified of making mistakes? From parents, teachers and from society in […]

On Friday, September 5 Watkins Mill opened the 2014 Varsity football season at home against Frederick. Going into the game the Watkins Mill Wolverines were hyped to start the football season with the new Bermuda grass field. The Wolverines high expectations for this year start at the quarterback position. Watkins Mill’s starting quarterback for the 2014 […]

It’s been a busy week at Montgomery Community Media. Our television station hosted the annual PEG-TV all hands meeting, announced the Picture the Fair photo contest winner, welcomed Community Engagement Specialist Aline Barros to the staff, and we are gearing up for the Nov. 4 General Election. Not to mention, our coverage of the Silver […]

In the midst of a vigorous 9-week practice schedule, they’ve sweated and toiled, building stamina and surviving the perilous seas of Canton Harbor. Team Erickson Living has left no stone unturned in its preparation for the 2014 Dragon Boat Races on September 6 to benefit Catholic Charities.  The event takes place in Baltimore’s world-famous Inner […]

We begin the year with a powerful metaphor suggested and defined on the first day of school. While gathered in our morning circle at the beginning of the day, I asked the students to tell me the time as we were determining how to proceed with our daily schedule. With this initial question, much is […]

Many parents and children alike dread nightly homework. For parents, it is often difficult to get their children to stay focused and complete assignments with the best effort possible. For children, they likely dislike having to do more schoolwork when they get home and would rather be doing something more fun. Thus, for many children […]

Today was the first day of school. Yesterday’s “rising seniors” are now official. This will be a year to look back on with fond memories. But living it…well, that’s another story! Speaking of stories, how’s that college application essay coming along? Before football season ends, the early application deadline will have passed. And like it […]