Montgomery Community Media

The local holiday season kicks off on Saturday, November 21 with the 18th annual Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade in Downtown Silver Spring. The parade begins at 10 a.m. at Ellsworth Drive and Fenton Street in Downtown Silver Spring. Traveling the same route as previous years, the parade will proceed south on Georgia Avenue, ending at […]

Montgomery County Public Schools in partnership with Montgomery College, the Maryland Department of Education and the Montgomery County Business Roundtable for Education hosted the first Maryland Innovative Educational Partnerships Conference on Nov. 2. MCPS-TV has the story. Visit our PEG partner MCPS-TV to view more of its local programming.

The city of Rockville recently spotlighted area nonprofits at an event held at the Farmers Market. Rock 11 Now reports. Visit our PEG partner Rock11 Now to view more of its programming.

The group Peerless Rockville recently paid tribute to Vivian Simpson, a trailblazing lawyer. Rock 11 Now has the story. Visit our PEG partner Rock11 Now to view more of its programming.

A delegation of 36 Montgomery County residents took a four-day trip to El Salvador as part of Montgomery County’s continuing Sister City relationship with the Salvadoran state of Morazán.  Council President George Leventhal lead the group.

Looking for a new pet? There are an abundance of animals to meet at the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center. On County Report This Week, Kathi Stanhope introduced us to Chuck, a five-year-old Chihuahua who needs a good home. For more information, call 240.773.5900 or visit Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center.

It’s been a successful fall sports season for Montgomery College so far. MCTV’s Michael Brown has a recap. Visit our PEG partner MCTV10 (Montgomery College Television program schedule) to see more Montgomery College Television.

A recent research report found that stronger social and academic supports are needed to connect Montgomery County African American youth to education and the workforce. MCTV’s Michael Brown has more. Visit our PEG partner MCTV10 (Montgomery College Television program schedule) to see more Montgomery College Television. The full report may be found online at the […]

There is a local nonprofit in Montgomery County that is working to heal our veterans who return from war with physical injuries and emotional trauma. The Warrior Canine Connection uses dogs to help veterans reconnect with their lives. Recently, at the Germantown campus of Montgomery College, a special ceremony took place where these canine helpers […]

The Planning Department recently hosted a launch party for the new book, Montgomery Modern: Modern Architecture in Montgomery County, Maryland, 1930-1979 at The Writer’s Center in Bethesda. The 250-page, well-illustrated book is written by Clare Lise Kelly, a preservation planner and an architectural historian with the Planning Department’s Historic Preservation Office. Bridget Schwiesow has more. Visit our PEG partner […]