Montgomery Community Media

If you have been following us on social media, then you know what a busy week we have been having at this summer’s Backpack Journalism Academy!  Our newest journalists seem to be having a great time (so are the staff working with the class). We started the week off with a special guest, MCM’s own […]

  July 3 – July 5:  All Recreation and Senior Centers are closed July 4:  Independence Day – Mid County Sparkles 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Live Music at 7:30 p.m.  9:15 Fireworks.  Shuttle Bus at Westfield Wheaton Plaza. Call 240-777-6821 for more information. July 4:  Independence Day – Germantown Glory 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 […]

Not sure where to get the training, skills, and support you need to become a campaign staffer? Look no further. This month features a list of political trainings that will help women campaigners succeed during the 2016 election cycle. The programs, located in the DC metropolitan region, target all levels of political operatives. Take a […]

The Hebrew phrase “Tikkun Olam” translated means “repair the world.” The thought can be overwhelming, but for Lew and Judy Priven, residents of Riderwood retirement community, it provided inspiration to act. In 2007, they joined the American Jewish World Service Volunteer Corps. Their initial three-month assignment took them nearly 7,300 miles away to Kampala, Uganda […]

5th World Children’s Festival, which opens this June 30th at 10 a.m. at The Ellipse-the “President’s Park” next to The White House. On this episode host Karen Allyn speaks with guest Portia Davidson about this year’s event that is taking place June 30th – July 2nd. Find out how you can get involved.  This event is free […]

  “I got it” Lauren announced loudly to her new friends gathered nearby as she peaked up from her Canon Rebel T5 viewfinder. She just captured Phoebe dressed in her ballerina outfit as she leaped in flight. She turned the camera’s 3-inch LCD screen for Darby and Reese to see and then smiled. Jacqui and […]

Susan Heltemes hosts the latest episode of “21 This Week,” which begins with a discussion about the recent Supreme Court decisions on same-sex marriage and the Affordable Care Act, Governor Hogan’s health and the Purple Line. You can watch the show in its entirety, below: This week show’s panel of political observers includes Luiz Simmons, Robin […]

Are you an ENTJ?  Good for you!  That’s the best MBTI personality type to have.  You have leadership potential.   You’re bound for the fast track.  And those INTJ people?  Well, they may have bad personalities, but they’re great on detail.  They’ll make good clerical staff. If you know what I’m talking about, then you, too, […]

The 12 and under boy swimmers from Tilden Woods and Bethesda were up to the pool edge waiting for the starter to whistle the beginning of this “A” meet. All prelim’s were finished, the national anthem sung and all they needed to hear was the words “swimmers take your mark”. The meet announcer interrupted this […]

In this Pet of the Week segment, Kathi Stanhope introduces us to some turtles who need a good home. For more information, call 240.773.5900 or visit the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center.