Montgomery Community Media

MyMCM goes to the Montgomery County fair and finds out who makes it all happen.    

Montgomery County is offering a limited number of farmers market “checks” worth $30 to low-income seniors. The checks will be distributed by lottery Tuesday, July 9 at 10 a.m.. Montgomery County residents, age 60 years and older, whose income is less than $23,107 (family of one) are eligible to participate in the lottery. The coupons […]

Here are five things to know Wednesday, Jan. 30, in Montgomery County. 1. 11th annual Health IT Summit: Today is AFCEA Bethesda’s 11th Annual Health IT Summit at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. The conference brings together 1,000 senior executives and IT professionals who explore strategies to leverage technology and advance healthcare options. […]

Montgomery County is offering a limited number of farmers market coupon books to low-income seniors. The coupon books are worth $30 each and they will be distributed by lottery in Montgomery County at 10 a.m. on July 5. The coupon books are available to Montgomery County residents, age 60 years and older, whose income is […]

The Shady Grove Farmers Market is now open on Wednesdays for the growing season. It’s the market’s 7th season in the parking lot at Johns Hopkins Montgomery County campus in Rockville, and the market is popular at lunchtime with the office crowd. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke was there for the ribbon cutting ceremony on opening day. […]

Montgomery County is offering a limited number of farmers market coupon books to low-income seniors. The coupon books are worth $30 each and they will be distributed by lottery in Montgomery County at 10 a.m. on July 7. The coupon books are available to Montgomery County residents, age 60 years and older, whose income is […]

Governor Larry Hogan issued a statewide proclamation announcing Aug. 2 to 8 as Farmer’s Market Week in Maryland. During this week, residents are encouraged to visit farmers’ market in their neighborhoods to buy local products. There are 25 farmers’ markets all around Montgomery County. “Buying local supports our family farms, our local jobs and our […]

Rockville’s Farmers Market features fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, baked goods, plants, flowers, preserves, honey, herbs, and more throughout the season. The market, located at the jury parking lot at the corner of Route 28 and Monroe Street, will be open from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturdays from May 16-Nov. 21. The market participates in […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Stewart Edelstein, executive director of the Universities at Shady Grove (USG) talks about the importance of collaboration. USG recently hosted a networking event of county farmers and chefs. The purpose of the event was to identify business opportunities and challenges to local farmers, restaurants and students in the hospitality program […]

Montgomery County farmers and chefs recently connected at a networking event at the Universities at Shady Grove. They talked about business opportunities and challenges and then prepared lunch alongside each other. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. Organizers said they plan to hold more summits like this one in the future.   Related: