Montgomery Community Media

Takoma Park City officials and several community organizations will host an event entitled, “Takoma Park: Sanctuary City Then & Now.” This meeting comes after federal executive orders were signed by President Donald Trump on immigration. The forum, scheduled for Feb. 4, will allow residents to learn what the Sanctuary Ordinance and its amendments mean and […]

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 […]

Before the Montgomery County School Board voted on his conditional appointment, Dr. Jack Smith had a breakfast meeting with County Executive Ike Leggett, Council President Nancy Floreen and Council member Craig Rice who chairs the Council’s Education Committee. According to Rice, Dr. Smith, who does not officially start the superintendent’s job until July 1, committed […]

A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 7 a.m. today. Here are five more things to know today, Feb. 4, in Montgomery County: 1. The Montgomery County Board of Education (BOE) is set to announce the “conditional appointment” of the next MCPS superintendent at a special meeting tonight. Follow @MyMCMedia on Twitter for the […]

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan delivered his first State of the State speech today to the Maryland General Assembly. Maryland Public TV filmed the address and you may watch the speech in its entirety here:

Here are five things to know today, Feb. 4, in Montgomery County: 1. Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Joshua Starr has submitted his resignation, effective Feb. 16. Watch the MCPS news conference here. You can find more reaction to this news from local officials on the MyMCMedia.org website. 2. WSSC is holding a public […]

The Montgomery County Planning Department will be hosting a planning and design workshop to capture ideas for transforming the heart of Sandy Spring, and all residents and business owners are invited to attend the entire four-day workshop or any portion. The four-day visioning workshop starts the evening of Monday, Feb. 3 and continues through Thursday, […]

It was all Gaithersburg during the Quince Orchard basketball game on Feb. 4. The Trojans won both the varsity and junior varsity games. Here are some photos from the game courtesy of Phil Fabrizio:  

The Montgomery County Council unanimously confirmed the appointment of Fire Chief Steve Lohr at its Feb. 4 meeting. Chief Lohr had his family with him for the appointment and reflected on his long career that took him back to his first structure fire some 43 years ago. Lohr will be paid a salary of $205,000. […]

The Montgomery County Council will hold a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 4 on the proposed White Oak Science Gateway Master Plan. The plan would guide major transformation of the area around Route 29 in White Oak. The public hearing will conclude a full day for the County Council and its committees. The […]