Montgomery Community Media

Montgomery County is home to a growing number of senior villages that present opportunities to connect with neighbors. Villages are local volunteer-led grassroots organizations that help seniors gain access to services and information they need to live independently. MyMCMedia’s Willie James Inman met with local village leaders and members and filed this report. To learn more about villages […]

Across Montgomery County, commuters have had trouble accessing sidewalks and bus stops. Under county law, property owners must remove snow from sidewalks within 24 hours of snowfall. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Carolyn Biggins, Division Chief of Montgomery County’s Division of Transit Services discusses safety tips for commuters. Sidewalk snow removal efforts ramping up. Some […]

As things begin to return to normal around Montgomery County after last weekends record blizzard, commuters are hitting the roads and sidewalks to head back to work. Delays and traffic jams are common place around the County but for some, mounds of snow are impeding their commutes. A bus stop at the intersection of Colesville […]

As federal and local governments across the region reopened for business, commuters hit the streets to head out to work after spending days stuck at home. If reported gas shortages on Friday weren’t enough, some local stations were out of gas for Wednesday’s rush hour as well. George Ransford is the manager of the Exxon […]

Across Montgomery County residents continue to dig out of a historic blizzard that dumped nearly 40 inches of snow in some areas. Those who were able to get out, found empty shelves at some Montgomery County grocery stores, which made picking up essentials a difficult task. Grocers are working hard this week to replenish store […]

UPDATE: January 25, 10 p.m. Chevy Chase officials released an update on winter weather activities. The Town’s snow removal operation continues and crews will operate continuously until the streets and town sidewalks are clear. Household trash will not be collected on Tuesday and a later update about Wednesday collection will be posted on Tuesday. Officials […]

UPDATE: January 25, 9 p.m. City of Takoma Park officials released an update on winter weather activities. Takoma Park offices and facilities will be closed on Tuesday, January 26 however a previously scheduled Council retreat will take place. Officials also say that there will be no trash, recycling, or food waste collection on Tuesday. For […]

The City of Takoma Park seeks volunteers for it’s Snow Angels program. The program provides snow removal assistance with walkways, steps, sidewalks and driveways for residents physically unable to remove snow. Volunteers of all ages are encouraged to apply. Those interested in volunteering can register online by clicking the link here. To register for assistance you […]

Not everything is closed today. If your within walking distance, here’s a few places around Montgomery County where you can grad a drink, a bite to eat, or some last minute groceries. And don’t forget to tweet your snow pics to @mymcmedia. Silver Spring Snow day vibes! https://t.co/yuOJSQrbB9 — Bump N’ Grind (@BmpNGrind) January 23, […]