Montgomery Community Media

Here are five things to know today, March 8, in Montgomery County: 1. Police Chief Tom Manger and Montgomery College President DeRionne P. Pollard will discuss civility and compassion. The dialogue begins at 7 p.m. at the Theatre Arts Arena at Montgomery College’s Rockville campus. 2. Montgomery County Councilmember Nancy Navarro, school board President Michael Durso, School […]

Gov. Larry Hogan announced $50 million Wednesday to address the state’s opioid crisis as well as declaring a state of emergency that would activate the governor’s emergency management authority, creating more rapid coordination between state and local jurisdictions. Hogan also appointed his senior emergency management adviser, Clay Stamp, to lead the state’s coordinated effort to […]

Twenty-five Montgomery County residents were included in the 2017 “green bag” appointments, which were revealed Friday. Dating back to 17th-century England, the term “green bag” refers to the green satchel that is used each year to bring the gubernatorial nominations to the Maryland State Senate. Gov. Larry Hogan submitted 189 appointments for more than 70 boards […]

The Board of Education adopted the calendar for the 2017-18 school year at its Dec. 13 meeting, according to a press release. School will begin on Tuesday Sept. 5 and the last day is scheduled for Thursday June 14. “We understand how important it is for out families to have a calendar as soon as […]

If you were in Annapolis today you may have noticed a giant moving billboard driving around the State House. The question is, did it get Governor Larry Hogan’s attention? The front of the sign asks: “Gov. Hogan: Will you support Trump as the Republican nominee?” On the other side it states, “Silence is an endorsement.” […]

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.

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan issued a proclamation announcing November 28, 2015 as Small Business Saturday statewide. According to a news release, Hogan urges Maryland residents to join the nationwide effort and  support small businesses this holiday season by shopping local. “Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and our administration is committed to supporting them as we […]

Governor Larry Hogan and First Lady Yumi Hogan recently visited and served lunch at Our Daily Bread Employment Center in Baltimore. According to a news release, Hogan was joined by Comptroller Peter Franchot and his wife, Anne, and served hot lunches to residents in need. Our Daily Bread is a service of the Catholic Charities […]

The Montgomery County Faith Community Advisory Council hosted a faith forum at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Rockville on Nov. 17th. Maureen Chowdhury reports.

Rev. Mansfield Kaseman, interfaith community liaison for the Montgomery County Office of Community Partnerships, and the Montgomery County Faith Community Advisory Council hosted a faith forum at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Rockville on Nov. 17th. Immigrants and refugees were among the topics discussed. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Kaseman reacts to Gov. Larry Hogan’s statement on […]