Montgomery Community Media

UPDATED Hundreds of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) high school students walked out of class Monday morning, protesting President-elect Donald Trump. MCPS Spokesperson Gboyinde Onijala said that students from Montgomery Blair High School and Northwood High School participated in the walk out. The protest began at the Blair High School football field at around 10 a.m., […]

In an interview the day after the election, Montgomery County Council President Nancy Floreen said the vote for term limits, limiting county council members and the county executive to three consecutive terms, came as no surprise. County Councilmembers Floreen, Roger Berliner, George Leventhal and Marc Elrich are currently serving their third term on the Council. […]

Here are five things to know today, Nov. 9, in Montgomery County: 1. Term Limits (Question B on the ballot) appears to have passed with more than 68 percent of the vote in Montgomery County, according to unofficial election results. Term limits advocate Robin Ficker is scheduled to celebrate at Shady Grove Metro this morning. […]

With the polls officially closed, many people are heading to election night parties. MyMCMedia caught with a few residents, who started off their election night at World of Beer in Rockville.

MyMCMedia caught up with voters in three different polling places in the county. In this Extra video, residents share their thoughts on Election 2016.

This is a special Election Day edition of five things to know today, Nov. 8, in Montgomery County: 1. Polling places are open from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. today. To find your polling place visit the Maryland State Board of Elections website. 2. Looking to beat long lines at the polls? According to Board of […]

Exercising your right to vote also comes with perks this Election Day. A number of national brands are offering election day freebies and promotions for voters. Here’s a list of establishments offering deals: Krispy Kreme  Show your “I Voted” sticker and get a free doughnut of your choice. Wear an I VOTED sticker tomorrow 11/8 […]

Here are five things to know today, Oct. 28, in Montgomery County: 1. Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett along with other officials are scheduled to participate in a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Montgomery County Public Safety Training Academy (PSTA) today. 2. Johns Hopkins University Montgomery County Campus is partnering with the Shady Grove Life Sciences Center […]

Here are five things to know today, Oct. 27, in Montgomery County: 1. Early voting begins today in the state of Maryland. Find out more in our MoCo Vote Blog. 2. Clarksburg Premium Outlets is hosting its grand opening today. 3. Luis Reluzco, the man charged with hitting and killing Montgomery County Police Officer Noah Leotta, […]

Here are five things to know today, Oct. 26, in Montgomery County: 1. Be sure to grab a jacket on your way out the door today, the National Weather Service has issued a frost advisory, effective until 9 a.m. 2. Hundreds of residents are expected at the Montgomery County Council’s public forum on Small Cell Antennas and […]