Montgomery Community Media

Attitude is everything—especially during these trying times. Students of all ages are undoubtedly impacted by not only their own daily stresses, but also by the stress that the adults in their lives are currently managing. The sponges that they are, even young, elementary-aged children are picking up on the fact that mom, dad, and other adults around them are coping […]

For many parents, besides their own worries in general and those related to how the pandemic is impacting them, often there is a concern for how it impacts their children and teens. Some issues are frequently somewhat easier to identify such as a child or teen who refuses to participate in distance learning school, won’t […]

In general, income from renting a vacation home for 15 days or longer must be reported on your tax return on Schedule E, Supplemental Income and Loss. You should also keep in mind that the definition of a “vacation home” is not limited to a house. Apartments, condominiums, mobile homes, and boats are also considered vacation […]

Watch a video preview of the next episode of 21 This Week, below: 21 This Week airs on Montgomery Channel 21 on Sundays at 11 a.m. and again at 7 p.m.; Mondays at noon and again at 8 p.m.; Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m.

Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. On this week’s show, Aiken and the panel discuss: Maryland’s COVID vaccine sign-up system leaves many frustrated ( 1:00 ) Maryland legislature considers expanding mail-in voting and drop-off boxes ( 6:17 ) County Council passes zoning amendment authorizing solar farms in the Agricultural Reserve ( […]

Hard to process how quickly this year is flying by. At the start of the year, we make several resolutions in an attempt to advance our goals. But what happens over time? The level of motivation and passion for attaining these goals starts to wane. We start to justify inactions and procrastination. Soon enough, fatigue […]

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Montgomery County is a nonprofit that provides peer-led support, education and advocacy for people affected by mental illness. Studio 501c3 Host Kim Jones speaks with NAMI Executive Director Stephanie Rosen. Studio 501c3 focuses on the nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County working to build supportive communities every day. Watch previous […]

Charity Connect is dedicated to increasing volunteerism, by working with people to incorporate community service into their lives. Studio 501c3 Host Kim Jones speaks with Charity Connect Founder and CEO Cristin Caine about the nonprofit she founded to help individuals find the right volunteer opportunity. Studio 501c3 focuses on the nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County […]

Sunflower Bakery is dedicated to providing skilled jobs training and employment for adults with learning differences. The Pastry Arts Employment Training Program provides on-the-job training in Sunflower’s state-of-the-art training and production kitchens under the direction of professional pastry chefs and trainers. Host Kim Jones speaks with Sunflower Bakery’s co-founder and executive director Laurie Wexler in […]

Watch a video preview of the next episode of 21 This Week, below: 21 This Week airs on Montgomery Channel 21 on Sundays at 11 a.m. and again at 7 p.m.; Mondays at noon and again at 8 p.m.; Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m.