Montgomery Community Media

Local county and state officials recently turned out for the opening of the newly renovated Plum Gar Recreation Center.  Lorna Virgili reports.   Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

County Council Vice-President Craig Rice introduced a resolution to examine the higher price libraries pay for electronic books. Learn more in this report. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming. The article “Leggett Urges Action on E-Book Prices for Libraries” contains more information on this topic.

The Montgomery County Council’s Public Safety Committee will meet at 10:15 a.m. on July 18 to learn about the progress in building the new Animal Shelter. The shelter, which will be located at the corner of Muncaster Mill Road and Airpark Road in Gaithersburg, is scheduled to open in November. The Public Safety Committee, which […]

International Assistance Dog Week, which was created to recognize the devoted, hardworking assistance dogs helping individuals mitigate their disability related limitations, was recognized by the Montgomery County Council on July 16. At the ceremonies in Rockville were, left to right: Charlie Crawford, vice chair of the County’s Commission on People with Disabilities, and his assistance […]

Over the past two years Montgomery County Police implemented the Drug Market Initiative program to stop drug operations in the Damascus Gardens neighborhood. On June 11 the County Council honored the efforts to improve the quality of life in the apartment complex. Police Chief Manger and Council Vice President Rice comment. Visit our PEG partner […]

The Model Learning Center is an accredited adult education program at the County Correctional Facility. On June 7, 11 inmates received their high school diploma. MCTV has the report. Visit our PEG partner MCTV10 (Montgomery College Television program schedule) to see more Montgomery College Television.

Montgomery County launched the ‘Be Active Montgomery!’ campaign on June 8 at the South Germantown Recreation Park. The program is designed to promote overall health and wellness. Council Vice president Craig Rice was at the event that featured games, fitness, performances, QuickStart tennis, zumba, healthy food vendors and more. Recreation Director Gabriel Albornoz addressed the […]

Montgomery County launches “Be Active Montgomery!” to promote overall health and wellness June 8 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the South Germantown Recreation Park, 18041 Central Park Circle. C ounty Executive Isiah Leggett and Council Vice president Craig Rice, as well as others will help kick off this free event. Activities will include […]

This past Saturday, May 18, the Hispanic Institute on Small Business and Training, part of Montgomery College’s Workforce Development & Continuing Education program, held its 7th Annual Seminar Celebrating the Hispanic Entrepreneur. In attendance were over 60 participants, some that included inspiring entrepreneurs and others looking to gain information on government certifications and how to […]

Montgomery County Council reached unanimous tentative agreement on the County’s Fiscal Year 2014 operating budget on May 16. Council Vice President Craig Rice made the following statement: “I would first like to thank our Council President for her work in this budget cycle.  I’d also like to thank the County Executive for sending over a […]