Montgomery Community Media

Thousands of people gathered to pay their respects to Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg at the Supreme Court of the United States in DC on Wednesday. Many remember her as a trailblazer for women’s rights and as someone who helped to move the nation closer to equal justice under law. Justice Ginsburg’s casket arrived in […]

Kim Jones hosts Studio 501c3, a show that focuses on the nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County working to build supportive communities every day. This episode features Manny Hidalgo, executive director of Shepherd’s Table. Jones and Hidalgo discuss how the Silver Spring-based nonprofit helps people who are homeless with meals, social services, and other basic needs. Watch […]

Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. On this week’s show, Aiken and the panel discuss: County leaders oppose the Montgomery County Ballot Question B which would establish nine council districts. The president of the group that brought the ballot question, Kim Persaud, is a guest on this segment. What is happening […]

Larger religious gatherings will be allowed in Montgomery County under new guidelines amid the COVID-19 health crisis. County Executive Marc Elrich, after consultation with County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles, issued an updated executive order that clarifies Phase 2 guideline modifications. Amended Executive Order 114-20 was unanimously approved by the County Council on Tuesday and […]

Kim Jones hosts Studio 501c3, a show that focuses on the nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County working to build supportive communities every day. This episode features Michael Feinstein, CEO and president of Bender Jewish Community Center in Rockville. Jones and Feinstein discuss the ways Bender serves a wide range of community members, who range from “babies […]

Tuesday marks the first day of autumn. Many Montgomery County fall festivities and celebrations have been modified due to ongoing gathering and social distancing restrictions.  Many celebrations will be virtual and others have been canceled.  Here’s a list of seasonal events and activities in Montgomery County to help you, your family and friends welcome the […]

Kim Jones hosts Studio 501c3, a show that focuses on the nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County working to build supportive communities every day. This episode features Elijah Wheeler, executive director of Montgomery County Collaboration Council, a nonprofit that works with both public and private organizations working to support area children and families in need. Watch previous […]

Se planea una vigilia en memoria de la jueza adjunta de la Corte Suprema Ruth Bader Ginsburg, quien falleció el 18 de septiembre. La vigilia se llevará a cabo el miércoles a las 6:45 p.m. hasta las 8 p.m. en Courthouse Square Park, en Rockville. La vigilia está patrocinada por el Movimiento Sunrise de Silver […]

A new study that looks at happiness in states across the country, ranks Maryland as the fifth most happy in the U.S. Last year, Maryland was ranked eighth. The finance website WalletHub.com ranks Utah (#2), Minnesota (#3), New Jersey (#4), California (#6), North Dakota (#7), Iowa (#8), Idaho (#9), and Connecticut (#10) in the top […]

A missing man. A helpful resident. An uplifting ending. Montgomery County Police Department recently tweeted out a heartwarming photo that captures the story. A 60-year-old non-verbal autistic man was reported missing in Rockville from Greenspan Lane on Friday shortly after 2:30 p.m. Thanks to a helpful resident, he was found an hour later, authorities say. Montgomery County […]