Montgomery Community Media

The field of candidates for Maryland’s 2022 gubernatorial election continues to grow. Most recently, John King, the former Education Secretary under President Barack Obama, put his hat in the ring and is putting education at the forefront of his campaign. King, a Silver Spring resident, announced his candidacy Tuesday morning on social media, with a […]

Dozens of local leaders and residents gathered at Veterans Plaza early Saturday to discuss the State of Black Montgomery. It’s an annual event that takes a look at the needs and issues affecting the Black Community. The Association of Black Democrats of Montgomery County hosted the fourth annual State of Black Montgomery where residents in […]

Sligo Middle School has been nominated by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) for the National Green Ribbon Schools Award. The Silver Spring school was one of two schools nominated by MSDE. The Green Ribbon Schools Award program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education and recognizes schools that save energy, reduce costs, […]

Here are your five things to know today, Jan. 5, in Montgomery County: 1.Acting Deputy Secretary of Education John King is scheduled to visit JoAnn Leleck Elementary School at Broad Acres in Silver Spring today. Follow @MyMCMedia on Twitter for updates from his visit to the school . 2. Applications are now being accepted for […]