Montgomery Community Media

Here are five things to know today, Feb. 3rd, in Montgomery County: 1. It’s National Wear Red Day to raise awareness about heart disease being the number one killer of women. 2. February is Black History Month. Peruse this guide for local celebrations. 3. The Town Courier reports that big changes are coming to Kentlands […]

Here are some of our picks for arts and entertainment, check the MyMCMedia calendar for more choices. Art: The Mansion at Strathmore has two exhibits on display now through Feb. 19. The La Vie en Bleu exhibit explores the color blue. The Crossfade exhibit includes works by young Baltimore artists. A closing reception and film screening for […]

Slow down! The Rockville Police Department is deploying a speed monitoring system on Maryland Avenue near the intersection of South Washington Street this week. The system will use portable cameras to monitor eastbound and westbound traffic. Motorists may see “photo enforced” signs, but officials say citations will not be issued for the first 30 days. […]

Governor Larry Hogan outlined his vision for Maryland during his annual State of the State address on February 3. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett responds to the Governor’s speech.

Students at Matsunaga Elementary School in Germantown celebrated the Lunar New Year with a big celebration featuring music, dance performances, and martial arts demonstrations.  MCPS-TV reports.  

The presidential primary election is just over two  months away, and we now know who is running in the Montgomery County school board races. The deadline to file a petition of candidacy was Feb. 3rd. There are five candidates running for the Board of Education (BOE) At Large seat. The candidates include Jeanette Dixon of […]

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan delivered his second State of the State speech today to the Maryland General Assembly. Maryland Public TV filmed the address and you can watch the speech in its entirety, here: Education and transportation were highlighted in Governor Hogan’s address, including; increases in per-pupil spending state-wide and moving forward with a cost-effective version […]

The lineup for the spring semester of the Frank Islam Athenaeum Symposia Speaker Series has been announced and the first event takes place on Feb. 3rd in Germantown. MCTV reports. Visit our PEG partner MCTV10 (Montgomery College Television program schedule) to see more Montgomery College Television. The symposia are free and open to the public. […]

The Board of Elections is reminding anyone who is planning to run for office that the deadline to file as a candidate for the 2016 Primary Election is Tuesday, February 3 at 9 p.m. Montgomery County individuals interested in running for Board of Education (Districts 2, 4, and At-Large) may file a Certificate of Candidacy […]

Here are five things to know today, Feb. 3, in Montgomery County: 1. The Board of Education (BOE) meets behind closed doors today and we may find out after that executive session the future of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Joshua Starr. Follow @MyMCMedia on Twitter for updates. 2. At his news briefing on […]