Montgomery Community Media

During the pandemic, homelessness decreased in the county. That’s according to John Mendez, executive director of Bethesda Cares, a non-profit organization that works to end homelessness in Montgomery County. “We’ve seen a drastic reduction,” Mendez said during a virtual talk sponsored by Montgomery County Public Libraries on Monday. He attributed the efforts of the county […]

El Concejo del Condado de Montgomery llevará a cabo una audiencia pública el 11 de mayo sobre una propuesta que exige permisos para cualquier persona que pida dinero a vehículos en carreteras que tienen límites de velocidad superiores a 25 millas por hora. La propuesta, presentada por el concejal Craig Rice, está diseñada para prevenir […]

Montgomery County Council will hold a public hearing May 11 on a proposal to require permits for anyone soliciting from vehicles on roads that have speed limits greater than 25 miles per hour. The proposal, introduced by Councilmember Craig Rice, is designed to prevent pedestrian injuries and deaths. There have been two fatalities, one in […]

Today is Thursday, May 9.  Just a friendly reminder that May is National Electrical Safety Month, and it’s a great time to raise awareness on how to avoid potential electrical hazards. Here’s what’s happening in Montgomery County today: 1. Planning Board Meeting: There will be an E-Bikes and E-Scooters Parks Directive Presentation from 9:00 am […]

Don Mooers hosts the latest episode of Montgomery Week in Review. His guests include Nancy Soreng, Leslie Wilcox, Shruti Bhatnagar, and Susan Kirk. Mooers and the panel discuss the results from the Maryland General Assembly with Nancy Soreng, an upcoming environmental festival known as GreenFest with Leslie Wilcox, the launch of a new nonprofit Communities United Against Hate […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra, Amy Freeman, development director at Bethesda Cares, shares the story of a man who was in need of a home. “He takes off the hoodie. It was the guy I dismissed four years earlier,” said Freeman. Bethesda Cares has outreach programs offering ways to prevent eviction, help people transition out of […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra, Bethesda Cares employees talk about the 20 years serving the community and the programs they have to help those living in homelessness in Montgomery County. “We’ve grown over the years. … We can help ease living on the street with our program as well as we can help end homelessness by […]

It was a night to celebrate the individuals and local organizations that make a difference in our county. To commemorate National Volunteer Month, Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett presented awards to several outstanding volunteers at the fourth annual Montgomery Serves Awards on April 27 at Imagination Stage in Bethesda. Montgomery County Volunteer Center took its time […]

The Montgomery Serves Awards acknowledges “those who have given extraordinary community service or volunteerism” and was held on April 27 at the Imagination Stage in Bethesda. County Ex. Isiah Leggett welcomes members of the audience. #MoCoServesAwards pic.twitter.com/wKgVZA8l4c — Aline Barros (@AlineBarros2) April 27, 2015 County Executive Isiah Leggett honored volunteers in four categories: youth, business, […]

The Montgomery Serves Awards acknowledges “those who have given extraordinary community service or volunteerism” and is scheduled for April 27 at the Imagination Stage in Bethesda. In this MyMCMedia Extra, State Senator Cheryl Kagan of District 17 said the event recognizes “Montgomery County’s terrific organizations, long time activists, and youth.” County Executive Isiah Leggett will honor […]