Montgomery Community Media

Trust Falls!, an online forum on the state of news in a polarized world that was created by journalism students at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, features an array of national journalists, including Brian Stelter of CNN, Juan Williams of Fox News, print reporters from the Washington Post and New York Times and college professors. The […]

Ted Koppel, a television journalist best known for anchoring ABC’s Nightline from 1980-2005, decried the state of journalism today, saying people now can get on the Internet and write whatever they feel like and have it labeled “news.” “The tragedy of it is that the more dramatic, the more outrageous, the more licentious the message, […]

There’s more bad news for local news in Montgomery County. The Town Courier, an independent newspaper in Gaithersburg, announced it is “closing up shop” after 17 years. A statement from the editor posted on The Courier’s website on Feb. 20 says, “The Town Courier will be suspending publication to reorganize. We want to thank local […]

Cokie Roberts’ family is inviting the public to participate in celebrating the life of the renowned journalist. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for contributions to The Children’s Inn at NIH, where Roberts served on the Board of Directors since 1992. She lived nearby in Bethesda. MyMCMedia spoke to Jennie Lucca, CEO of […]

In this edition of Montgomery Talk, former Washington Post columnist Bob Levey talks about local journalism, his time at the Washington Post, politics and his new book. Senior News Editor Doug Tallman hosts.  

Cokie Roberts is a political commentator for ABC News and NPR. In her more than forty years in broadcasting, she has won countless awards, including three Emmys. Roberts received the EPIC Chairman’s Award during Montgomery Community Media’s Second Annual EPIC Awards ceremony. She was presented with the award by Montgomery Community Media’s Board President Jeffrey […]

Award-winning anchor Andrea Roane was honored with the EPIC Award for Community Inspired Content during Montgomery Community Media’s Second Annual EPIC Awards ceremony. Roane, who anchors W*USA 9 news at noon and serves as the station’s health reporter, was presented with the award by NBC 4’s Pat Lawson Muse at The Fillmore in Silver Spring […]

Local radio host, Tommy McFly of The Tommy Show on 94.7 Fresh FM, was awarded the EPIC Award for Social Media Content on April 26.  The EPIC Award was presented to McFly by his co-host, Kelly Collis at The Fillmore in Silver Spring. Watch the presentation in this MyMCMedia Extra video, below:  

Since 2009, Lorna Virgili  has served as the official Spanish Language Spokesperson for Montgomery County Government. Prior to county government, Virgili was a reporter for the Telemundo and Univision Networks. Virgili received the EPIC Award for Multicultural Content Content on April 25th. The EPIC award was presented to Virgili by Telemundo 25 reporter Karla Flores. Watch the […]

Mary Ellen Icaza has worked in urban libraries for more than 15 years.  She currently serves as the Assistant Director for Outreach and Programs for Montgomery County Public Libraries where she oversees all programming, community outreach and special events. Her dedication to MCPL is why she was honored with the EPIC Award for Education during […]