Montgomery Community Media

Here are your five things to know today, July 28, in Montgomery County: 1. Water Main Break: A water main break in Bethesda may impact your Tuesday morning commute. 2. Statue Vandalized: Rockville city police are looking for the suspect(s) who vandalized the Confederate soldier statue outside the Red Brick Courthouse. 3. Unsolved Murder: Montgomery […]

The Montgomery County Council’s Education Committee met on July 27 with Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) staff to receive a briefing on the new Code of Conduct. The new policy, which emphasizes in keeping students in the classroom and reduce out-of-school suspensions to narrow the achievement gap, is already showing results. “We are very happy […]

MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week, which includes reports on predatory towing, identity theft, the budget savings plan, speed cameras in Rockville, the Confederate Soldier Statue, the Ethiopian Festival, the Washington Spirt’s World Cup stars and more. You can watch the show, below:

The County Council’s Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee held a forum this week to discuss the challenges facing the Metrorail system. Watch this video recap: Ensuring a safe, reliable, and successful Metrorail system is key to quality of life and economic opportunities for our County and the region,” said Councilmember Roger Berliner. “Our community […]

The Montgomery County Council recognized Rockville resident Haley Skarupa, a former Wootton High School student, with a proclamation for her ice hockey accomplishments. Councilmember Sidney Katz presented the proclamation on Tuesday:

The public is encouraged to sign up to testify at a hearing before the Montgomery County Council’s Ad Hoc Committee on Liquor Control in Rockville on Tuesday, July 21 at 7:30 p.m.  The committee will hear responses to reforms of the County’s Department of Liquor Control (DLC). The Ad Hoc Committee is chaired by Hans Riemer and […]

Lorna Virgili hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week, which includes reports on the budget savings plan, the Lyon sisters case and more. Watch the show in its entirety, below:

The Montgomery County Council is seeking applicants for the Nominating Committee for the Board of Trustees of Montgomery College. The term of Kenneth Jones expires on Sept. 14. He has indicated he will apply for reappointment. Letters of application will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29. The committee consists of two members […]

Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal met with reporters on July 13th and the Fiscal Year 2016 Savings Plan dominated the conversation. Leventhal said he was concerned about some of the county executive’s proposed cuts, including $500,000 that the Council added to the budget’s reconciliation list to assist homeless veterans. He also suggested that county […]

Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal transmitted a memo to the County Council today about County Executive Ike Leggett’s recommended $51 million fiscal year 2016 savings plan. “In my view, a savings plan is needed now, at the start of FY 16, because there have been major changes in the county’s revenue picture since May […]