Montgomery Community Media

In order to truly take off our masks, we first need to design and make a physical representation of our metaphors. Nina Muys, retired art teacher, led the company in a session of mask making that taught not only the artistic process of creating an actual mask, but also the care and respect the artist […]

Are you planning to shop the Black Friday, Cyber Monday or Maryland’s Giving Tuesday holiday deals this year? When you do your holiday shopping at AmazonSmile, Amazon makes a donation on your behalf to Montgomery Community Media at no cost to you. Bookmark the link http://smile.amazon.com/ch/52-1372897 or click on the Shop AmazonSmile button to the right […]

The Diversity & Inclusion Committee of Riderwood hosted the first of a four-part series on “Breaking Barriers” with a panel discussion entitled “What Is the Meaning of Race?” Over 200 residents and guests attended the event on November 12 at the Erickson Living retirement community’s Encore Theater. The distinguished five-member panel consisted of: Rabbi Stan […]

After listening to Logic’s sophomore album “The Incredible True Story,” it’s clear that the rapper, who’s roots started in Montgomery County, has grown a lot on this record. While Logic’s debut album “Under Pressure” was an autobiographical narrative, focusing on his rough upbringing; “The Incredible True Story” takes a more theatrical and polished shift.  The […]

“Imagination is more important than knowledge”. – Albert Einstein Let’s imagine that you take a staff climate survey of your organization, and discover that 80 percent of your people are unhappy.  Unless you work in an industry where it literally makes no difference how unhappy or disconnected your staff is, you’d more than likely assume […]

Politics Within Politics highlights Charlotte Crutchfield, the Associate Member of the Merit System Protection Board for Montgomery County. Among her political endeavors for Maryland Legislative District 19, she previously served on the Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee (2010-2014) and was a candidate for the Maryland House of Delegates in 2014. She recently sat down with […]

Here’s a look at some of the reaction we are getting to our stories on the MyMCMedia.org website: Challenges Thailand Faces to Launch Community Media “Since Thailand is suffering under a fascist dictatorship your ‘hope’ has as much chance as a snowball in hell. However, astonishing developments in Burma may make for a better media […]

Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of “21 This Week.” Topics discussed include recent controversial decisions by the Board of Education, Republicans entering the race for Barbara Mikulski’s senate seat, a recap of the Republican presidential debate and recent unrest at the University of Missouri. This week’s panel of political observers includes Cynthia Rubenstein, Rose Li, […]

Looking for a new pet? There are an abundance of animals to meet at the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center. On County Report This Week, Kathi Stanhope introduced us to Chuck, a five-year-old Chihuahua who needs a good home. For more information, call 240.773.5900 or visit Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center.

Even halfway around the world, the issues around community media are largely the same. Following five days of meetings, presentation and conversations in Thailand about how to set up Community TV channels across their country, I’m struck as how we have the very same challenges in the U.S.: how to build the right governing structure; […]