Montgomery Community Media

Lorna Virgili hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week, which includes reports on the Zika virus awareness campaign, the fallen heroes memorial ceremony, the new transit center at Montgomery Mall and more. You can watch the show in its entirety, below:

The Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) will accept applications for Firefighter/Rescuer I from May 9 through May 23. All applications must be submitted online through the MCFRS website here.  Captain Oscar Garcia has more information in this video:   Visit MCFRS website to apply online.

The sixth annual “Taste the World” event in Fenton Village will happen on May 15th from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. More than 30 restaurants are participating and will provide patrons with samples of food for a small fee. Visit Taste the World in Fenton Village website to learn more and plan your visit.

Montgomery College recently dedicated a new study space for women veterans. MCTV has the story. Visit our PEG partner MCTV10 (Montgomery College Television program schedule) to see more Montgomery College Television.

The new Dennis Avenue Health Center is now open in Silver Spring. CCM’s Lorna Virgili has more. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

Montgomery County Public Schools recently celebrated National College Signing Day. MCPS-TV reports. Visit our PEG partner MCPS-TV to view more of its local programming.

Brookside Gardens celebrated Earth Day with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new parking garden. This project has transformed the entrance by the use of sustainable design.

Montgomery County Council is working on the fiscal year 2017 budget. The Government Operations and Education committees have voted on recommendations for compensation and benefits for all agencies. Susan Kenedy reports. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

The Presidential Primary Election is over in Maryland and the winners are gearing up for the General Election in November. Take a look: You can find complete election results, here.

Meet Arlo, a ten-year-old dog who needs a good home. For more information, call 240.773.5900 or visit the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center.