Montgomery Community Media

It’s back to school for students throughout the county and for students in Catholic schools, the new school year starts with a focus on Pope Francis’ upcoming visit. MyMCMedia’s Cindy Peña shows us how one Catholic school is preparing for the school year and the special visitor.

While the month of August is synonymous with relaxation, residents of Riderwood were able to “Jump into Summer, Dive into Opportunities” during a unique event. On August 21, the Erickson Living retirement community hosted its Annual Opportunities Fair, a showcase of sixty (60) resident-run groups and activities coordinated by the Resident Life Department. More than […]

Residents can climb in honor and remembrance of the 343 firefighters and 71 police officers who died trying to save lives during the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The event is the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb on Sept. 5 at 9 a.m. at the North Bethesda Market Tower. “Nobody at that event says it’s easy. […]

Gaithersburg High School (GHS) announced its inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame class of 22 inductees this week. Athletic Director Jason Woodward said the Athletic Hall of Fame recognizes athletes, coaches, administrators and community members who have been nominated by and or demonstrated a high level of athletic achievement while an active member of the Gaithersburg […]

Montgomery County Councilmembers Craig Rice and Marc Elrich are participating at the Fire Ops 101 today at the University of Maryland in College Park. The Fire Ops 101 is a preconference event part of the IAFF Firefighters John P. Redmond Symposium. The conference is scheduled to take place on Aug. 25 to Aug. 28 at the Gaylord National […]

The coronation for the 2015 Royal Fair Court was held at the PEPCO Community Stage on August 16. In this MyMCMedia extra, you can watch the coronation ceremony in its entirety. For more information about the teens that make up the Royal Court click here.

Bouquets of flowers, school memorabilia and messages of love are being left at principal Michael Doran’s designated parking space in front of Wootton High School. On Wednesday, the Wootton community was shocked to learn that their beloved principal had passed away just two weeks before the start of the new school year. The Montgomery County […]

UPDATED The Wootton High School community is mourning the loss of its beloved principal. Dr. Michael Doran passed away on Aug. 19, according to Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) interim superintendent Larry Bowers. For the past 12 years, Dr. Doran served as the principal of Wootton High School. According to Bowers, Doran was found unresponsive in his […]

The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) is beginning a $765,000 improvement project at the intersection of Great Seneca Highway and Kentlands Boulevard/Orchard Ridge Drive in Gaithersburg. According to SHA officials, the project will improve safety and reduce congestion with longer turn lanes along westbound Orchard Ridge Drive, improve left turn traffic movements from Great Seneca […]

Forget about the heat, what’s hot about the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair this year are new rides, food and entertainment. It’s all here and more as MyMCMedia’s Cindy Peña shows us.