Montgomery Community Media

The County Council has approved a budget of just over $5 billion, a slight increase from last year’s budget as the county continues to recover from the recession. Susan Kenedy has the story. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming. Read “County Adopts Fiscal 2016 Budget” for more […]

Tonight is the final forum in a series where the public can provide input on the programs and budgets of the county’s public school system and its community college. This time the forum is scheduled for Winston Churchill High School at 11300 Gainsborough Rd. in Potomac at 6:30 p.m. “These forums will provide an opportunity […]

Here are five things to know today, March 11, in Montgomery County: 1.Five teams of Montgomery County students won prizes for their public service announcements at the sixth annual Choose Respect Conference. Find out who won here. 2. Do you know of someone who deserves a Golden Shovel Award for their neighborly acts this winter? […]

Here are five things to know today, March 10, in Montgomery County: 1. MCPS Interim Superintendent Larry Bowers is proposing an increase in class size and a staffing reduction to close the gap between what is being asked for in next year’s budget and what the school system may get. 2. Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett […]

Here are five things to know today, March 9, in Montgomery County: 1. Some MCPS students spent their snow days sleeping in or sledding. These Takoma Park kids spent them helping their neighbors. 2. A Montgomery Village man was hit by a car and killed while walking at the intersection of Goshen Road and East Village […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Montgomery County Councilmember Craig Rice said he doesn’t know why the Board of Education decided to part ways with Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Joshua Starr. Take a look: Related:

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Councilmember Craig Rice reacts to the resignation of Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Joshua Starr, and he thanks Starr for his work. He also said he has some concerns about the future. Take a look: Related:

UPDATED As questions are raised about the future of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Joshua Starr, Councilmember Craig Rice and County Executive Isiah Leggett are sharing their thoughts on the superintendent’s future. Starr’s contract expires June 30, but school board policy requires the superintendent to indicate whether he wants his contract to be renewed […]

Executive Isiah Leggett officially inaugurated the David F. Bone Equipment Maintenance and Transit Operations Center (EMTOC) in Rockville. The facility houses 12 buildings serving the Department of Transportation. It includes parking for 200 buses, bus maintenance, fueling station and other maintenance equipment, storage and services. Take a look. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery […]

During a recent community meeting in Germantown, Montgomery County Council Vice President Craig Rice noted the use of elevated walkways as a solution for the environmental challenges at Germantown Town Center Park. The park is slated to open this spring. Take a look.