Montgomery Community Media

Montgomery County officials kicked off African Heritage Month in Silver Spring this week. MyMCMedia’s Aline Barros reports.

In this report, Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett shares his thoughts on his June 24 primary election night win and voter turnout in the June 24 primary: Leggett faces republican Jim Shalleck in the November general election.

In this MyMCMedia extra video, Moderator Andrea McCarren asks the four candidates running for the office of county executive about voting rights at the April 16 forum. Take a look: The primary election is scheduled for June 24. Related:

The Montgomery County Civic Federation, the Montgomery County Taxpayers League and the Parents’ Coalition of Montgomery County hosted a standing room only candidates forum for the office of Montgomery County Executive on April 16 at the Rockville Library. WUSA’s Andrea McCarren served as the moderator. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke has more in this report. You can watch […]

It’s been a big week for animal lovers in Montgomery County: the county’s new animal shelter is now open for business. The spacious state-of-the-art facility replaces the cramped shelter on Rothgeb Drive in Rockville and it’s operated by the Animal Services Division of the Montgomery County Police Department. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. You can visit […]

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 […]

In this MyMCMedia extra, Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett gives his closing statement at a county executive candidates forum, which was held at Richard Montgomery High School on Feb. 12. The forum was sponsored by the Montgomery County Education Association (MCEA), the Service Employees International Union Local 500, and the Montgomery County Association of Administrators […]

At a recent United Nations Habitat forum, Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett spoke with Future Cities about how Montgomery County manages to strike a balance between urban and rural lifestyles including utilizing Transfer Development Rights, transit-oriented development, and attention to affordable housing.                

In this MyMCMedia extra, Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett praises the efforts of Kid Museum organizers and he notes it’s important they find a permanent home for the museum in Montgomery County. He also touts the Mini Maker Faire and World of Montgomery Festival.