Montgomery Community Media

The Montgomery County Council’s Planning Housing and Economic Development Committee recently held work sessions to improve the counties development review process. Susan Kenedy reports. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Executive Chef Jeff Eng of Clyde’s Tower Oaks Lodge says local produce is a key ingredient in his recipes and on the restaurant’s menu. Eng was one of several chefs who attended a recent networking event with local farmers at the Universities at Shady Grove. Related:

Susan Prince, development specialist for the Montgomery County Department of Economic Development, talks about Zalgen Labs and the impact that company’s success has on the life sciences industry here.

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Montgomery County’s Agricultural Services Division Manager Jeremy Criss says Montgomery County’s Agricultural Reserve is big business. Take a look: Criss recently attended a networking event designed to bring farmers together with local chefs. According to Criss, at last count there were over 540 farmers in Montgomery County and the county has […]

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Board of Education President Pat O’Neill has posted a statement on the MCPS website about the petition to start schools after Labor Day. You can read the statement in its entirety below: “For many years, Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot has been leading an effort to have the state’s public schools begin […]

Montgomery County’s Director of Economic Development Steve Silverman is taking his talents to the private sector leaving his job after 16 years in a government post. Sonya Burke has the story.

In this MyMCMedia Extra Video, Maryland Governor-elect Larry Hogan said he is focused on economic development and making Maryland more business friendly. That’s job number one, he said. Take a look:   Related:

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, newly reelected County Councilmember Marc Elrich talks about some of the challenges facing Montgomery County in the coming year. Elrich made these remarks at the Inaugural Ball.   Related:

In this MyMCMedia Extra Video, new Montgomery County Councilmember Tom Hucker said he wants to know more about County Executive Ike Leggett’s six point economic plan. Take a look: Hucker was sworn in as one of Council’s newest members at the Dec. 1 Inaugural Ceremony. Related:

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett is leading a economic development delegation on a ten day trip to India this month.   Related: