Montgomery Community Media

We are still waiting for results from the overnight homeless count that recently took place in Montgomery County. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal says he saw fewer homeless people this year than last but he’s says it’s too early to know if the numbers are officially down or not. […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal commends the recent efforts of federal leaders who are asking questions about the safety of Metro.    

In this MyMCMedia Extra Video, Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal responds to a question about the Purple Line at his news briefing earlier this week. Take a look:  

There was a big turnout for Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett’s final fiscal year 2016 Operating Budget forum on Feb. 2 at the Bethesda Chevy-Chase Regional Services Center at 4805 Edgemoor Lane. “Public forums give residents an opportunity to tell me what’s important to them as I prepare next year’s operating budget for submission to […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra Video, Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal touts the importance of getting the measles vaccination and says he has questions for Montgomery County Public Schools officials about policy on this matter and how a family may opt out of the vaccination. Take a look:

In a memo dated Feb. 2 and addressed to Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal, Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett indicates he will ask the State Delegation to withdraw State Bill MC 24-15, Montgomery County Transit Authority. “Over the last few weeks, we have heard a variety of opinions on how we should address our […]

Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal met with reporters on Feb. 2nd to discuss a variety of issues including, transit funding and the future of the proposed Transit Authority, the safety of Metro, the measles outbreak, the recent homeless count, the future of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) superintendent Dr. Joshua Starr and more. You […]

The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for Montgomery County from noon today, Feb. 2, until midnight. According to the advisory, the strongest winds are expected to arrive mid afternoon until early evening. Winds are predicted to blow from the northwest between 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Scattered […]

Here are five things to know today, Feb. 2, in Montgomery County: 1. An accidental fire at an apartment complex in Bethesda on Sunday morning displaced several residents and caused an estimated $1 million in damage. 2. Montgomery County police are looking for a burglar in the Kensington area after some residents woke up early […]

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Board of Education President Patricia O’Neill released the following statement on Feb. 1 regarding discussions about Superintendent Joshua Starr’s contract: “The Montgomery County Board of Education and Dr. Joshua P. Starr continue to discuss his future as superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools. Those conversations will continue tomorrow and we […]