Montgomery Community Media

UPDATED There may be some answers today about a case that has haunted residents in Montgomery County for the past forty years. Back on March 25, 1975, sisters Sheila and Katherine Lyon disappeared near a popular shopping center in Wheaton. According to police, the sisters were last seen just after 2 p.m., walking between Wheaton […]

Here are your five things to know today, July 15th, in Montgomery County: 1. Cold Case: Authorities have scheduled a news conference today in Wheaton to discuss a major development in the 40 year old case of the missing Lyon sisters. Follow @MyMCMedia on Twitter for updates from the news conference beginning at noon. 2. […]

The Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee recently discussed the importance of public election funding in the county’s fiscal year 2016 operating budget. Take a look:

In this MyMCMedia extra video, the Montgomery County Council unanimously adopts Bill 28-14, with amendments to redefine “community access organization” to “community media organization” and broadens the applicability of the Code to “community media engagement platforms,” which include television, radio, internet and social media. It also requires a community media organization to “develop and implement […]

In this MyMCMedia extra video, newly appointed Planning Board Chair Casey Anderson said he thinks the job is about the future. Take a look: Related:

In this MyMCMedia extra, Casey Anderson reacts to the Council’s majority vote for him on July 15 as the next Planning Board Chair. Anderson said because of his experience on the Board and in the building, he is ready to hit the ground running. Take a look: Related:

Discovery Communications, headquartered in Silver Spring, was recognized by the Montgomery County Council on July 15 for being named by Fortune magazine to the 2014 Fortune magazine list of “100 Best Companies to Work For.” Catherine Carroll, vice president of public policy of corporate affairs for Discovery, accepted a proclamation from Council President Craig Rice. […]

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for Montgomery County until 10 p.m.  tonight ( July 15). Expected heavy rains may have the potential to cause severe and unexpected flooding within the next 24 hours. Flash floods kill more people every year than any other weather hazard. Do not drive through flooded […]

Here are five things to know today, July 15, in Montgomery County: 1. The Montgomery County Council meets today and Councilmembers are expected to name a new Planning Board Chair at the meeting. 2. Safe Silver Spring will hold its meeting tonight at the new police station in White Oak. 3. The Montgomery County Council […]

The Montgomery County Council’s Government Operations and Fiscal Policy (GO) Committee at 2 p.m. on July 15, will hold a worksession on municipal tax duplication and municipal revenue sharing. The worksession will look at a report compiled by the Office of Legislative Oversight concerning certain services provided by cities, towns and villages in the county […]