Montgomery Community Media

The nation’s hub on civil cyber defense just opened its doors in Montgomery County. A ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony took place at the newly expanded National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence this week. Lorna Virgili reports.   Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) selected Jack Smith as the new superintendent. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett expresses confidence in the new leadership at MCPS. Related:

The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) decided to indefinitely delay further construction of the I-270/Watkins Mill Road Interchange and County officials voiced their concerns. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett advocates for continued work on the project. Related:

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett hosted a budget forum in Bethesda on Monday, January 11.  Residents shared their concerns about the Fiscal Year 2017 Operating Budget. MyMCMedia’s Willie James Inman reports. Related:

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett and the County Council released a joint statement about the Department of Homeland Security’s deportation raids and its impact on the community. You can view the entire statement below. “Our nation faces a significant humanitarian challenge in how we deal with the thousands of children and families fleeing violence in Central America. […]

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett held the first of five budget forums Jan. 6th in Silver Spring. The purpose of these forums is to seek input from residents about the Fiscal Year 2017 Operating Budget. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming. Additional forums in other areas of […]

This year marks the start of a complete ban on the use of styrofoam products in Montgomery County. Take-out containers, bowls, cups,  plates, trays, egg cartons and any other products made of styrofoam are banned for use within the county from January 1, 2016. Signed into law in January of last year, the ban prohibits the […]

Political leaders and activists came together for a rally against gun violence Sunday night in Rockville. Over 200 people turned out for the event at the steps of the Old Grey Courthouse. According to Montgomery County Police Chief Tom Manger, the Montgomery County Police recovered 733 guns in 2012, 810 guns in 2013 and 1,054 […]

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett released a statement regarding the Maryland Health Care Commission’s decision to give Washington Adventist Hospital in Takoma Park a ‘Certificate of Need’ to relocate to White Oak. “I am delighted by the recommended decision of the Maryland Health Care Commission today to award a ‘Certificate of Need’ to Washington Adventist […]

County Executive Ike Leggett was a recent guest on the county’s Spanish language radio show where he discussed the budgetary challenges faced in 2015 and his priorities for the next year. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.