Montgomery Community Media

The Montgomery County Commission for Women is accepting admissions for their fourth-annual “Women’s History Month 2021 Girl Power Contest.” The contest is open to all Montgomery County residents who are ages five and older. Applicants must answer the following question in an art medium such as a short story, poem, or drawing: “History has been […]

Today is Monday, Nov. 23, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. Museums and Zoo Close:  Due to the COVID-19 surge, the Smithsonian museums, including the National Zoo, will temporarily close to the public starting today.  The National Zoo will announce the name of the baby cub born on Aug. 21. […]

It is Tuesday, Nov. 17, and it is National Transgender Awareness Week. The week aims to raise awareness of the issues faced by the transgender community. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. Council in Virtual Session: Montgomery County Council meets virtually at 9:30 a.m. The agenda includes recognizing NIH researcher Dr. […]

Today is Monday, Nov. 16, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. COVID-19 Testing: Montgomery County is holding eight free testing clinics today. The schedule of clinics may be found here. 2. Maryland Courts Postpone Jury Trials:   Starting today all jury trials will be postponed until 2021. 3. Municipal Monday:  Gaithersburg’s […]

Today is Thursday, Nov. 12, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1.Weekly Virtual COVID-19 Media Briefing: Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and the County’s Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles will be joined by County Council President Sidney Katz; Stonebridge Principal Douglas Firstenberg; Quality Biological President and CEO Angela Graham, and US Pharmacopeia CEO Dr. Ronald T. Piervincenzi for an announcement from […]

Today is Monday, Nov. 10 and it is the Marine Corps birthday. The military branch turns 245 years-old. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. Council in Virtual Session: Montgomery County Council meets virtually at 9 a.m. Here’s a look at the agenda for the meeting. The council will vote on reinstating […]

Today is Monday, Nov. 9, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. COVID-19 Testing: Montgomery County is holding seven free testing clinics today. The schedule of clinics may be found here. 2. Municipal Monday:  Gaithersburg City officials and staff will meet with the community virtually at 7 p.m. Representatives of key City […]

Here are five things to know today, July 3, in Montgomery County: 1. Rockets Red Glare: In the mood for some fireworks? MyMCMedia has the skinny on where the skies will be ablaze. 2. Applicants Sought: The Montgomery County Commission for Women is looking to fill six vacancies. The deadline for applying is July 7. […]

UPDATE, May 19, 4:41 p.m. The Montgomery County Commission for Women postpone the Healthy Dating for Teens seminar. A new date and time was not determined. The Montgomery County Commission for Women invites teens in grades seven through twelve to a seminar titled “Teen Dating: What does a healthy relationship look like?” for Sunday, May 22. […]

The Montgomery County Commission for Women and Montgomery County Public Libraries presents: “America’s First Ladies: A Walk Through History.” The presentation outlines the lives of several First Ladies by century and influence, sharing the common thread that each of these women was unusual for her time. The presentation is considered both educational and entertaining and […]