Montgomery Community Media

Lorna Virgili hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week, which includes reports on the budget, the Metro, early voting, Earth Month and more. Watch the show, below:

Paul Wiedefeld, the general manager of the Metro, released a statement about his plans for long-maintenance on the rail system today. You can read the statement, addressed to Metro customers, below: “In response to questions I have seen from many of you, I want to let you know that I am working on a long-range maintenance […]

The Montgomery County Council’s Planning, Housing and Economic Development (PHED) Committee is scheduled to continue its review of the Westbard Sector Plan at 2 p.m. today. The plan would bring significant changes to the section of southern Bethesda near Friendship Heights. The PHED Committee, which is chaired by Nancy Floreen and George Leventhal and Hans […]

Here are your five things to know today, March 14, in Montgomery County: 1. Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) prekindergarten and Head Start registration begins today. 2. Olney Library will be hosting a Voter Empowerment Drive today. Board of Elections representatives will be available to discuss voting equipment and voter registration. 3. The Montgomery County Planning, Housing, […]

The Council’s PHED Committee discussed the Westbard Sector Plan and the impact on transportation and schools at a meeting on Feb. 29th. During that meeting, Council President Nancy Floreen stressed that officials were looking at a 20 year plan. Take a look:

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Montgomery County Council Vice President Roger Berliner shares his plan to pare back the Westbard Sector Plan. The Montgomery County Council Planning, Housing & Economic Development (PHED) Committee is scheduled to hold a work session for the Westbard Sector Plan with a focus on Parks and Open Space on March […]

Montgomery County Council Vice President Roger Berliner visited Cuba last month as part of a trip organized by the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GWHCC). In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Berliner recaps his trip. President Obama is scheduled to visit Cuba on March 21.

The Montgomery County Council is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on the Montgomery County Planning Board. The second term of Amy Presley (Republican) will expire on June 14, and she is therefore not eligible for reappointment. Applications must be received no later than 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 20. Members serve four-year terms and […]

Montgomery County government will observe the following holiday schedule for Presidents Day, Monday, February 15: County Offices – closed. Libraries – closed. County Liquor stores – closed. Recreation – aquatic facilities and community centers open; aquatics programs will meet as scheduled; all other classes and programs cancelled; administrative offices and senior centers closed; 55+ Active […]

The Montgomery County Board of Education unanimously approved, on Feb. 4th, the conditional appointment of Dr. Jack Smith as the next superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools. Meet Dr. Smith, and hear some of his philosophy, in this MyMCMedia Extra video: The appointment is contingent on contract negotiations and obtaining state approval. If all goes […]