Montgomery Community Media

MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke hosts County Report This Week, which includes reports about streamlining the development process in Montgomery County, a celebration of Black History Month, a preview of the upcoming Civil Rights Educational Freedom tour, a recap of the busy winter firefighters are experiencing, an update from the Young Activists Club in Takoma Park and […]

It’s cold and icy out there. Drive safely. Here are five more things to know today, Feb. 10, in Montgomery County: 1. Will Montgomery County Public Schools teens be able to sleep in? The Board of Education is scheduled to make a decision on bell times at today’s meeting. 2. School board members are also […]

The Montgomery County Council will hold a public hearing at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 24, on Expedited Bill 7-15 that would establish the Office of Procurement as a principal office of the County’s Executive Branch. The bill would transfer procurement related functions to the Office of Procurement and generally would amend the law regarding procurement […]

Governor Larry Hogan’s recently released fiscal year 2016 state operating budget shows no state funding for pothole repair in Montgomery County. In this MyMCMedia Extra Council President George Leventhal says the county will have to determine how to make up the shortfall and that might mean reduced pothole repairs.

Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal held a briefing on Monday where he discussed Governor Larry Hogan’s proposed Fiscal Year 2016 State budget and how it might impact the county and the future of the Purple Line, a request for attorneys in Montgomery County to provide work pro bono for unaccompanied minors looking to get […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra, Montgomery County Councilmember Tom Hucker talks about what residents can expect from him as he begins his journey in the County Council.

The Montgomery County Council’s Education Committee has scheduled a worksession for Feb. 2, to talk about the Montgomery County Public Schools’ policies and procedures regarding child abuse allegations that occur on school property. The worksession was scheduled in response to community concerns regarding MCPS delays in informing the respective school communities when alleged incidents of […]

Every four years, Montgomery County swears in a new County Council. This year, the 18th Council was officially inaugurated. Though seven councilmembers are back for another four years, there are two new members who are ready to serve. Susan Kenedy reports. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

After the inauguration ceremony, outgoing Montgomery County Council President Craig Rice said it is important for the state of Maryland’s future for Republican Governor-elect Larry Hogan to support Montgomery County’s priorities. Take a look: Related:

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, newly reelected Montgomery County Councilmember Craig Rice said his focus remains on small business. Take a look: Rice made his remarks following the Inauguration Ceremony on Dec. 1 at Richard Montgomery High School. Related: