Montgomery Community Media

Don Mooers hosts the latest episode of Montgomery Week in Review. His guests include Ray Sherbill, Karen Mitchell, Nicole Land and Henry Hailstock. Topics discussed this week include the issues adopted by Committee for Maryland‘s for the upcoming 2016 Maryland general assembly, growth at the Universities at Shady Grove, ways to give back to the […]

Don Mooers hosts the latest episode of Montgomery Week in Review. His guests include Mariana Cordier, Elaine Apter, Tom Thomson and Samantha Crosby. Topics discussed this week include Pope Francis’ recent visit to our area, League of Women Voters study topics, Friends of the Local Libraries, and Interfaith Works’ program Friends in Action. You can watch […]

Montgomery County officials attended a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Progress Place- a homeless shelter- on Oct. 1 in Silver Spring. The new facility is a public-private partnership between the county and Bethesda-based developer Washington Property Company. “I am proud of the people of Silver Spring for their commitment to this constructive approach to assisting homeless […]

Don Mooers hosts the latest episode of Montgomery Week in Review. His guests include Nancy Soreng, Shirley Brandman, Shane Rock and Jackie DeCarlo. Topics discussed this week include the work of the League of Women Voters of Maryland, the recent resignation of Maryland State Superintendent of Education Lillian Lowery, poverty in Montgomery County and the work […]

At least five Silver Spring restaurant owners kicked off Silver Spring Restaurant Week today by announcing their commitment to Community Food Rescue’s new web application that makes it easier for food businesses to donate excess food to community members facing hunger.  A total of 65 food donors have pledged participation. Silver Spring restaurants All Set, […]

Interfaith Works, a nonprofit that helps low-income families, is scheduled to host the 19th Annual Caregivers Conference on May 6. This year’s theme: Rethinking Responses to Poverty — From Symptoms to Solutions. The conversation will take place at B’nai Israel Congregation in Rockville from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. “It takes an honest look to […]

Interfaith Works, a nonprofit that works with more than 165 congregations in Montgomery County, had volunteers at the World of Montgomery Festival to help people become aware of the open season to enroll in health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. Enrollment begins on Nov. 15. In this MyMCMedia Extra, Linda Cornelius, a lead navigator at […]

This week, February 2-8, 2013, Councilmember Valerie Ervin challenged Montgomery County residents and community leaders to join her in a challenge to live on a SNAP budget for a week. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, is a federal program that allows qualified individuals to purchase food to […]

Montgomery County Recreation Department is supporting a coat drive organized by Interfaith Works. The goal is to collect more than 500 gently used coats. Coats may be dropped off at many sites or by calling 240-498-7727 or visiting Interfaith Works website for additional information. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of […]

Sabrina Wilson of Interfaith Clothing Center talked with Montgomery Week In Review host Don Mooers about her organizations efforts to provide new backpacks and school supplies to children in need in Montgomery County.