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March 2, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Animal Shelter Opens March 2 (Photos)

The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) opens for business and adoption on March 2 from noon – 5 p.m. at 7315 Muncaster Mill Road in Derwood. Montgomery County leaders celebrated the completion of the state-of-the-art facility on March 1 with two ribbon-cutting ceremonies and tours of the new building. “I hope that […]

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February 28, 2014 | Staff Writer

Crime Reduction in Montgomery County (Video)

During the past seven years of Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett’s tenure, crime is down 26 percent. Lorna Virgili reports. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

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February 24, 2014 | Staff Writer

Smart Meters Installed in Bethesda (Video)

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett announced on Feb. 24 the 840 on-street parking meters in Bethesda will be replaced with new “smart” parking meter heads that expand payment options. The new meters will accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover credit cards in addition to coins or pay-by-cell phone. “Smart parking meters will expand the […]

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January 27, 2014 | Valerie Bonk

Congressman Van Hollen On Endorsing Ike Leggett (Video)

In this MyMCMedia extra, Valerie Bonk asks Congressman Chris Van Hollen about his endorsement of Ike Leggett for the Montgomery County Executive race.

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January 21, 2014 | Staff Writer

Montgomery County’s Snow Emergency Plan

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett has declared a snow emergency beginning at 5 p.m. on Jan. 21. The State of Maryland has also designated a snow emergency. Under a snow emergency, it is illegal to park vehicles along designated snow emergency routes and they will be towed. Vehicle owners will be responsible for all towing […]

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January 8, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Gaithersburg Library Reopens (Photos and Video)

It’s been over three years since the Gaithersburg Library closed for renovations and the January 4th reopening of this beloved county facility marks a new chapter in its storied history. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. You can view more photos from the grand opening day celebration below: Related posts:  

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January 5, 2014 | Staff Writer

Budget Forums Begin (Photos)

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett held the first of five budget forums on Jan. 6 about Fiscal Year 2015 Operating Budget priorities. The forum was held at the BlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Drive in Germantown, on what may have been the coldest night of the year. “These public forums give our […]

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November 27, 2013 | Staff Writer

Leggett Releases Statement on Minimum Wage Vote

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett released the following statement after the County Council approved an increase in the minimum wage: “I thank the Montgomery County Council for voting to approve a County minimum wage of $11.50 an hour, phased in over the next four years. “I supported the unsuccessful effort last year at the State […]

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November 26, 2013 | Sonya Burke

Executive’s Ball Recap (Video)

There was a big turnout for the  Executive’s Ball on Nov. 24 at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. This year’s theme: “Party Arty: A Night for Creativity and Fun.” By the Numbers: Over 90 individual and corporate organizational sponsors. 950 attendees (last year there were approximately 850). Over $300,000 will be distributed […]

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November 13, 2013 | Staff Writer

The Heritage at Silver Spring

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett will join representatives of Priderock Capital Partnership LLC and DLJ, the developers, to cut the ribbon and celebrate the grand opening of The Heritage at Silver Spring luxury apartment complex that includes the buildings from the historic National Association of Dyers and Cleaners (NADC) headquarters built in 1927 on Nov. […]

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