Montgomery Community Media

The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Transport Reimbursement Law goes into effect in Montgomery County on Jan. 1. “This law simply gives the county to bill insurers for emergency medical transports,” said Isiah Leggett, Montgomery County Executive, in a letter to residents dated Dec. 3. “County residents who call 911 for an ambulance will never receive […]

Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley issued the following statement on the Dec. 14 school tragedy in Connecticut: “The loss of innocent lives today in the shootings in Connecticut are tragic beyond words. Katie and I send our thoughts and prayers to those who lost loved ones in this heartbreaking tragedy. It’s incomprehensible to even attempt to […]

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation launched two pedestrian safety campaigns focused on “visibility.” First, the “Shop With A Cop” campaign to increase safety and awareness in shopping mall parking lots. Second, the “Hey You, I’m Looking At You,” campaign focuses on the idea “be safe, be seen.” The signs for the “Hey You, I’m […]

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett  announced a major advance in the county’s open government efforts that officials believe will significantly improve government transparency, accessibility and efficiency. Joining him for the Dec. 5 announcement was County Councilmember Hans Riemer who initiated the open government legislation that was passed this week (Bill 23-12) to support the county’s open […]

The Montgomery County Humane Society (MCHS) presented County Executive Ike Leggett its 2012 Humane Award in recognition of his efforts to make construction of a new animal shelter a reality. Groundbreaking for a new Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center at the intersection of Muncaster Mill Road and Airpark Road, Derwood, took place in […]

Carol Leahy is a longtime supporter and advocate of the arts and humanities.  On Oct. 22, Leahy received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the County Executive’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts and Humanities. Take a look at her acceptance speech. For a recap of all the awards winners: Watch our two-minute Montgomery Channel on […]

Lt. Governor Anthony Brown was one of the key speakers at the County Executives awards for excellence in the arts and humanities. Take a look. For a recap of all the awards winners: Watch our two-minute Montgomery Channel on Location Arts and Humanities Awards (Video)

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett sent proposed legislation to the Montgomery County Council that amends the Water Quality Protection Charge (WQPC). The draft Legislation and Executive Regulations will enable the County to comply with a new State law requiring certain jurisdictions, including Montgomery County, to adopt storm water utility fees. The legislation provides for a […]

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett and other county officials held a press briefing today (Oct. 30) to discuss storm operations at the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in Gaithersburg. You can watch the entire press conference here.  

Montgomery County police now have tools to better enforce disability parking violations because the information systems used to track disability parking placards have been improved. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.