Montgomery Community Media

Councilmember Hans Riemer recently conducted a survey on Montgomery County’s night life. Over 1,800 respondents ranked dining and entertainment options and answered questions such as; How often do you go out for a meal with friends or for entertainment? How would you rate the nightlife options in your area? Where do you most like to […]

The Nighttime Economy Task Force is more than half-way through developing draft recommendations to help boost the nightlife in Montgomery County and the group wants more community input. At its latest meeting (on August 19), at the Rockville Library each subcommittee gave a few draft recommendations that they will be sharing with the community. The […]

The Nighttime Economy Task Force meets on Aug. 19  at the Rockville Library. It’s scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. Earlier this summer,  Nighttime Economy Task Force subcommittees began drafting recommendations that will be submitted to Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett (D) in August. The subcommittees include: entertainment, public use and amenities, quality of life, transportation, […]

Montgomery County Councilmember Hans Riemer is asking residents for their opinion on the area’s nightlife in an online poll included in his newsletter distributed via email earlier this month. Riemer (D-At large) has taken a lead role in the county’s nighttime economy task force, which includes a group of business owners, residents, and government officials. […]

In this MyMCMedia video extra, Montgomery County Councilmember Hans Riemer said there is one more hurdle for the Purple Line project. Take a look:   For more coverage about the state’s transportation investments in Montgomery County and the Purple Line: Millions for MoCo Transportation Projects (Photos & Video) For more on the Purple Line: Purple […]

Montgomery County Councilmember Hans Riemer is a long-time supporter of the Purple Line. In this MyMCMedia extra, he talks about the significance of the Governor’s recent transportation investment announcement. Take a look: For more about the Governor’s announcement: Millions for MoCo Transportation Projects (Photos & Video) For more on the Purple Line: Purple Line (Infographic) […]

Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley and Lt. Governor Anthony Brown announced $628 million in transportation investments for Montgomery County at a press conference on Aug. 5 at the Bethesda Metro. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. The transportation announcement provides funding for the following key projects: —Purple Line: a 16-mile light rail line that runs east-west inside the […]

In August, the Nighttime Economy Task Force subcommittees are expected to submit their draft proposal to Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett (D). In this video extra, MyMCMedia’s Tamika Smith talks to Megan Pagado, who is a member of the arts and entertainment subcommittee. Take a look: Final recommendations are expected in October. Additional Coverage:

Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley and Lt. Governor Anthony Brown will join Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett and other officials on Aug. 5 to announce a transportation investment package for Montgomery County that is expected to expected create jobs, reduce congestion and improve pedestrian safety. Officials said a major announcement regarding the Purple Line is also planned […]

The  Nighttime Economy Task Force subcommittees are more than half of the way towards their draft-proposal deadline in August. In this video extra, MyMCMedia’s Tamika Smith talks to Evan Glass, who is a member of the quality of life engagement subcommittee. Take a look: Final recommendations are expected to be submitted to Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett (D) […]