Montgomery Community Media

U.S. Rep. Chris Van Hollen was one of the speakers at Montgomery County’s salute to its Vietnam War veterans on Oct. 24th at the Universities at Shady Grove. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Congressman Van Hollen described the event as an incredibly moving gathering. Take a look:

The six Democrats running for the 8th Congressional District in Maryland participated in a candidates forum on Oct. 1st hosted by the Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors in Rockville. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke moderated the event. The candidates included David Anderson, Kumar Barve, Ana Sol-Guiterrez, Will Jawando, Kathleen Matthews and Jamie Raskin. For nearly two […]

The Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors (GCAAR) is hosting a Maryland 8th Congressional District candidates forum and debate on Oct. 1 at its offices in Rockville. The six Democrats running for this seat, David Anderson, Kumar Barve, Will Jawando, Kathleen Matthews, Jamie Raskin and Ana Sol-Gutierrez have confirmed their participation, according to the event’s […]

Congressman Chris Van Hollen sent a letter to the Maryland Board of Elections this week urging the rejection of a proposal to change early voting sites in Montgomery County. The Board is considering a proposal to eliminate early voting at the Jane E. Lawton Community Recreation Center in Bethesda and the Marilyn J. Praisner Community […]

UPDATED Former Montgomery Council Councilmember Valerie Ervin notified supporters this morning in an email and on her Facebook page that she is not running for the open 8th district seat congressional seat in 2016. “It was a hard decision that kept me up many nights. Like many women of all backgrounds across our district who […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, State Senator Cheryl Kagan says she is endorsing Chris Van Hollen in the 2016 race for U.S. Senate.

Maryland State Senator Jamie Raskin formally kicked off his bid for Congressman Chris Van Hollen’s 8th Congressional district seat on April 19th. “I am running because America needs effective progressive leadership to renew the momentum of popular democracy in America,” Raskin, a Democrat, said in a message posted on his Facebook page. “I have a […]

U.S. Representative Chris Van Hollen has posted his reaction to the vandalism at Shaare Torah in the Lakelands community on his Facebook page. You can read his comments, below: “The acts of vandalism against Shaare Torah in Gaithersburg are shameful displays of prejudice and hatred and are not representative of our community’s values of respect […]

Montgomery County Council Vice President Nancy Floreen announced on April 6th that she is not running for the Eighth Congressional District seat to be vacated by Chris Van Hollen. On her Facebook page, Floreen explained how she reached her decision. “I am extremely grateful for the outpouring of support I received as I considered this […]

The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce hosted the 41st annual Public Safety Awards Ceremony on March 13. Over 1,200 business, government and public safety leaders attended this event to thank the brave men and women who protect our community everyday. “Today we honor the great acts of courage, service, selflessness and kindness that truly exemplify […]