Montgomery Community Media

Friends of the Library Montgomery County (FOLMC), a local nonprofit that supports Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL), is celebrating 35 years of service. A group of concerned residents formed FOLMC in 1982 with the goal of  “making their good library system great,” according to the organization’s website. During a special celebration early Friday, Executive Director […]

Here are five things to know today, Oct. 19, in Montgomery County: 1. City of Gaithersburg flags are at half-staff in honor of Councilmember Henry Marraffa. Marraffa passed away yesterday after a battle with cancer. 2. MCPS is scheduled to announce a partnership with Common Sense Education at a news conference today. 3. Montgomery Libraries […]

Here are five things to know today, Oct. 18, in Montgomery County: 1. Vote 2016: The Presidential General Election is just three weeks away, and today is the deadline to register to vote. Watch this report for five things you need to know before Election Day. 2. On the Agenda: Tonight, the Montgomery County Council […]

MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week. This week’s show includes reports about pedestrian safety, an upcoming Ride On public forum for residents of Tobytown, the search for a city manager in Rockville, a look at the first week on the job for the new superintendent of MCPS and much […]

The Montgomery County Friends of the Library chapter has opened a new book store at 8901 Colesville Road in Wheaton. Find out more in this MyMCMedia Extra video, below:

It’s a record-setting year for the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC). That’s because the Montgomery County Council has approved a budget of over $6 million for local arts and humanities organizations, according to an AHCMC news release. “Montgomery County’s commitment to the arts is evident in this year’s historic level of funding […]

Don Mooers hosts the latest episode of Montgomery Week in Review. His guests include Brian Karem, Tom Thomson, Elaine Apter and Sharon Ahern Fechter. Topics discussed this week include stricker drunk driving laws recently passed by the Maryland General Assembly, the county public library system, the League of Women Voters Guide and Montgomery College’s humanities program. You […]

Here are your five things to know today, Nov. 19, in Montgomery County: 1.) Montgomery County Councilmember Nancy Navarro will be the keynote speaker at today’s  Small Business University event at Montgomery Community Media. The event starts at 7 a.m. and will be live streamed on the MyMCMedia website. 2.) Montgomery County and the City of Gaithersburg […]

Don Mooers hosts the latest episode of Montgomery Week in Review. His guests include Mariana Cordier, Elaine Apter, Tom Thomson and Samantha Crosby. Topics discussed this week include Pope Francis’ recent visit to our area, League of Women Voters study topics, Friends of the Local Libraries, and Interfaith Works’ program Friends in Action. You can watch […]

The public is invited to submit nominations for the 2016 Charles W. Gilchrist Volunteer Award presented annually by the Friends of the Library, Montgomery County (FOLMC). The award is given in memory of former Montgomery County Executive Charles W. Gilchrist who sought to encourage community participation in the County. The annual award is presented to […]