Montgomery Community Media

Lorna Virgili hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week, which begins with a report on a new measure to combat illegal dumping in Montgomery County:

More than 300 Sherwood High School students participated in the school’s annual Rock ‘n Roll Revival. Now in its 45th year, this year’s show was bittersweet as the production marked the retirement of teacher and show director Bill Evans. MCPS-TV reports. Visit our PEG partner MCPS-TV to view more of its local programming.

The Wheaton Library has closed so that construction can begin on a new, combined library and community recreation center. Find out more in this report, below: Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

The Montgomery County Council will hold five public hearings on the recommended fiscal year 2017 budget in April. CCM’s Susan Kenedy talked to some Council members about the budget and the proposed property tax hike. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

County Executive Ike Leggett has released his $5.3 billion recommended Fiscal Year 2017 operating budget to the County Council. Lorna Virgili was at the budget presentation and has more. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

The City of Takoma Park played host to Maryland’s 8th Congressional District candidates forum. In addition to meeting the candidates, attendees were able to see a voting machine demo, and hear from several community organizations that helped make the event happen. Event producer Isaac Asare explains how it all came together.

Innovation and teamwork took center stage in Rockville last week. MCTV reports. Visit Montgomery College Innovation Works webpage for more information. Visit our PEG partner MCTV10 (Montgomery College Television program schedule) to see more Montgomery College Television.

Local fourth graders are encouraged to enter the annual “If I Were Mayor,” essay contest. Rock 11 Now’s Kathy Dantzler reports. Visit our PEG partner Rock 11 Now to view more of its programming.

The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce honored public safety employees this month for their bravery and heroism. Find out more in this report: Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

A new report released today ranks Montgomery County number one in Maryland when it comes to health. The 2016 County Health Rankings looks into more than 30 “Health Outcomes” that is measured in the following categories: health behaviors, clinical care, social and economic factors, and physical environment. This is the third year in a row […]