Montgomery Community Media

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) welcomed more than 156,000 students for the first day of the 2015–2016 school year on Monday, the largest enrollment in the district’s history. Enrollment in MCPS is increasing by more than 2,600 students this year, the eighth straight year of growth greater than 2,000 students. School, state and county officials […]

Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal met with reporters for a news briefing on July 27. In this MyMCMedia Extra, Leventhal talks about upcoming topics when the county council gets back from vacation. Take a look:

The Montgomery County Council has unanimously approved a budget savings plan that was necessary due to a major change in the county’s revenue picture and the cuts come just over one month after the start of the new fiscal year. CCM’s Susan Kenedy tells us how the Council worked the numbers. Visit our PEG partner […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra, Council President George Leventhal says the opening date of the Silver Spring Transit Center is in WMATA’s hands. Related:

Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal met with reporters on July 27 for a news briefing. In this MyMCMedia Extra, reporters asked Leventhal about White Flint Mall and Lord and Taylor lawsuit.

In this MyMCMedia Extra, Council President George Leventhal hopes to identify an ultimate location of the Confederate soldier statue in Rockville. The monument, which was dedicated in 1913, was moved to its current location on the east side of the Red Brick Courthouse in 1971. It depicts a life-sized bronze cavalry Confederate soldier on top […]

The Americans with Disabilities Act is turning 25. In this MyMCMedia Extra, Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal said he believes the county has “accomplished a great deal. “Ride on bus fleet is largely accessible. Just last week, we added fifty taxi cab licenses for disabled accessible vans,” Leventhal said. According to a news release, this legislation has helped […]

On July 27, Rockville City Police received reports that Vandals spray painted “Black Lives Matter” at the base of the statue. In this MyMCMedia Extra, Council President George Leventhal says, “I think we are an enlighten community. I think we can handle this discussion in a responsible way. I’m sorry the vandalism occurred, but I’m not […]

Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal met with reporters Monday, July 27, for a news briefing which he discussed the latest updates on the Purple Line. In this MyMCMedia Extra, Council President George Leventhal said, “County Executive Isiah Leggett negotiated very effectively with Secretary Pete Rahn.” Take a look:

Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal met with reporters Monday, July 27, for a news briefing which he discussed the budget savings plan, the Purple Line, development in White Flint, the Silver Spring Transit Center, his upcoming vacation and more. He began by reading a list of all the accomplishments of the Council this year. Take […]