Montgomery Community Media

On Monday, the Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) crews are scheduled to temporarily close four of six lanes where the outer loop of I-495 and the I-270 west spur merge just prior to the Bradley Boulevard overpass in Montgomery County. The temporary overnight lane closures are necessary as crews make repairs on […]

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 […]

It’s the Year of the Monkey and February 8, 2016 marks the beginning of the year 4714, according to the Chinese calendar. Did you know that Asian Americans now represent more than 14 percent of the population of Montgomery County? In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Montgomery County Council President Nancy Floreen presents Asian American community members […]

UPDATE: January 25, 10 a.m. Town Council meeting scheduled for Monday, January 25 has been rescheduled for Monday, February 8 Original The mayor and town council of Kensington are asking for the assistance of residents during this weekend’s winter weather. Residents are being asked to park their cars off the street whenever possible. The Town is […]

It’s a great weather day to play outside. Here are five more things to know today, Feb. 8, in Montgomery County: 1. The high school Metro Championships concluded last night at the Germantown Indoor Swim Center with some fast swimming – as records continued to fall at the meet. Stone Ridge senior and Olympic Gold […]

French/Dominican jazz singer Cyrille Aimée performs Sunday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. at the Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. She brings songs from her 2014 release It’s a Good Day to the Mansion. Cyrille Aimée performing It’s a Good Day Aimée is the winner of the Montreux Jazz Festival’s International Vocal Competition, […]

Pianist Brian Ganz recently taught a master class at Strathmore. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports from behind the scenes of this extraordinary lesson. Save the date: Ganz is performing at the Music Center at Strathmore Feb. 7 and 8 with the National Philharmonic. You can find out more about Ganz’s upcoming concerts here. Related:

Pianist Brian Ganz will be performing Feb. 7 and 8 at the Music Center at Strathmore. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke recently interviewed Ganz about his upcoming concerts. Take a look: And, does he get nervous before going on stage? Yes, he described the nervousness as a friend. Take a look: You can find out more about […]

In this MyMCMedia extra video, Pianist Brian Ganz previews his upcoming Feb. 7 Strathmore concert, which highlights his love for Chopin. Take a look: You can find out more about Ganz’s upcoming concert here.

In this MyMCMedia extra video, Pianist Brian Ganz explains that a Mazurka is a Polish folk dance. His upcoming Feb. 7 concert at Strathmore features Mazurkas composed by Chopin. Take a look: You can find out more about Ganz’s upcoming concert here. Related: