Montgomery Community Media

If you drive past Takoma Park’s Ward Sinclair Plaza at the intersection of Laurel and Carroll Avenues, don’t be surprised by the 17-foot-long octopus attacking the downtown clock tower. The city of Takoma Park recently commissioned fiber artist Stacy Cantrell to crochet the huge octopus in the city’s colors of orange, yellow, green, and blue. With […]

Here are five things to know today, Aug. 10, in Montgomery County: 1. Flower Branch Apartments Vigil: Today is the one year anniversary of the fatal explosion and fire at the Flower Branch Apartments in Silver Spring.  An 8 p.m. vigil is planned to celebrate the resilience of the community. 2. School’s Out Again: Montgomery County […]

The Bethesda community is planning to honor mural artist Juan Pineda at a dedication ceremony for his “Paint the Town” mural at Bethesda Metro Center. The ceremony is planned for 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 13. “We are thrilled that our second ‘Paint the Town’ mural has been completed,” said Cathy Bernard, president of the Bethesda […]

The city of Gaithersburg unveiled a new sculpture of former Mayor Ed Bohrer at Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm earlier this year. Find out more about the city’s public art in this report, below:

In this short 15 minute show, Creative Visions of Today, made by producers Patrick Kirwin and Melanie Roberts, we find out about one of our community’s artists. Host, Matt Kirwin talks to an experienced illustrator, Tim Cook. We find more about the life and story of how Tim got into illustrating and just how much […]

This video profiles a local artist, exploring her process for bringing her work to life. In her own words, we learn what ignited her creative journey, who and what has influenced and inspired her over time, and what she hopes to impart to those who view it. This inaugural episode features Rockville resident artist Pat Schocke, showcasing […]

Susan Kenedy hosts the latest episode of Made in Montgomery, which features reports on SoldierFit, and she introduces you to a man who has changed the face of Maryland football. You can watch the 15-minute show, below: Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

  Local Legends is a show that recognizes talented individuals within the DC-MD-VA region. Today’s episode features Jeremy “Jsmooth” Marshall, an extremely talented artist, producer and sound engineer from Gaithersburg, Maryland. Come join the conversation as we discuss his passion for music and gain insight from the experiences of his music career. This segment was produced by […]

Here are five things to know today, Dec. 11, in Montgomery County: 1. Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett is scheduled to meet with Maryland Governor-elect Larry Hogan today in Burtonsville. Leggett talked about that meeting, and more, at a briefing with reporters on Wednesday. You can ask Mr. Leggett questions today, during his virtual Town […]