Montgomery Community Media

The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair opened back in 1949 when Montgomery was largely rural and agricultural.  The county has become more suburban, but as Montgomery County Councilmember Roger Berliner explains, the MoCo Fair shows us how we’re still holding on to those agricultural roots .

Forget about the heat, what’s hot about the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair this year are new rides, food and entertainment.  You have until this Saturday to see a monster truck show and demolition derby at the XFinity Grandstand and other exciting shows for the whole family.  And don’t forget the animals, including a Moo-ternity Ward where […]

At most county fairs, you will most likely find your share of fried Oreos, funnel cakes and candy apples…but cheese?  Who knew that folks would be lining up for cheddar cheese?   The Big Cheese stand is by far one of the most popular food stops at the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair where grilled cheese sandwiches are […]

The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair opens its doors at 3 p.m. today. In this MyMCMedia extra video, find some of the things to see and do. The fair is open from Aug. 14 to 22. Children 11 and younger do not pay to get in. General admission to the fair is $10 for adults. Parking at […]

Here are your five things to know today, August 14, in Montgomery County: 1. The 20th annual Public Safety Awards will be handed out a Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce breakfast this morning at the Montgomery County fairgrounds. Follow @MyMCMedia on Twitter for the latest from the ceremony. Don’t forget!  The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair opens […]

Every year, County officials say an average of 40 animals are confirmed by laboratory analysis to be rabid in Montgomery County. Although most of these are wild animals, such as raccoons, foxes, and bats there have been several rabid cats in Montgomery County within the last five years. Officials say rabies is 100-percent preventable and […]

Our Pet of the Week is a male cat named Boylan. Kathi Stanhope has more from the Montgomery County Humane Society. Find out more about this cat, and other animals you can adopt, by visiting the Humane Society’s website or call 240.252.2555.

Montgomery County firefighters are warning residents to stay off the ice at frozen ponds across the county this winter. No frozen pond is 100-percent safe, according to these first responders who know the dangers well. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke has more from Potomac where firefighters were recently practicing their rescue operation techniques. For more coverage, see […]

Our Pet of the Week is a female cat named Eleanor. Kathi Stanhope has more from the Montgomery County Humane Society. Find out more about this cat, and other animals you can adopt, by visiting the Humane Society’s website or call 240.252.2555.

Our Pet of the Week is a female dog named Pippy. Kathi Stanhope has more from the Montgomery County Humane Society. Find out more about this dog, and other animals you can adopt, by visiting the Humane Society’s website or call 240.252.2555.