Montgomery Community Media

Montgomery County will join the worldwide “Earth Hour” celebration on March 29 from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. by turning out most lights in the largest of its downtown Rockville government buildings. Residents, schools, businesses, community groups and organizations are urged to join the County in supporting Earth Hour to make a statement about reducing energy […]

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett released his FY 2015 operating budget on March 17 at a televised news conference. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. To review the budget in detail, visit the county’s website at www.montgomerycountymd.gov. Related:

In this MyMCMedia extra, you will learn about a popular puppy cam housed in Brookville. In its first year, the puppy cam attracted 5.3 million views and launched a virtual community of extreme puppy watchers (EPW) from around the world. Find out more from the executive director of Warrior Canine Connection, Rick Yount, who we […]

In this MyMCMedia extra, Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett says he is proud of his recommended fiscal year 2015 operating budget and he remembers the tough times. Take a look: Related:

In this MyMCMedia extra, Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett emphasizes that Montgomery County taxpayers will see some improvements, especially when it comes to services, in his proposed fiscal year 2015 operating budget. Related:

In this MyMCMedia extra, County Executive Isiah Leggett talks about the record high of $2.164 billion for Montgomery County Public Schools in his fiscal year 2015 recommended operating budget. Take a look:   Related:

Twice this past week, Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett traveled to Annapolis where he testified for the great need for increased state funding for school construction. Lorna Virgili reports. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

At a recent United Nations Habitat forum, Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett spoke with Future Cities about how Montgomery County manages to strike a balance between urban and rural lifestyles including utilizing Transfer Development Rights, transit-oriented development, and attention to affordable housing.                

A ceremony was held on Jan. 25 renaming the Ken Gar Community Center in Kensington in honor of the late Leonard D. Jackson, a longtime resident and community activist in the Ken Gar community. The remodeled Leonard D. Jackson Ken Gar Neighborhood Recreation Center is located at 4111 Plyers Mill Rd. Jackson was a founding […]

In this MyMCMedia extra, Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett addresses the crowd at Strathmore for the 20th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. event. Take a look: