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The sixth annual KIDfest family festival takes place Sept. 23 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Silver Spring Civic Center. The event focuses on creativity and innovation. Children and adults can explore over 90 interactive exhibits, participate in code jams, and hear kid talks from local innovators. The AFI Silver Latin American Film Festival continues this […]

Isiah Leggett, Montgomery County’s first African American executive initially did not want to run for political office. As Leggett prepares to leave the office of County Executive after three terms, MCM’s Doug Tallman talked with Leggett about what changed his mind. Watch all four parts of The Leggett Legacy on MyMCMedia.org.          

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett became emotional as he discussed the scholarships that allowed him to go to college. As Leggett, the county’s first African-American executive prepares to leave office, MCM’s Doug Tallman talked with Leggett about his journey from poverty in rural Louisiana to become the leader of Maryland’s largest and most diverse county. […]

Better Block Announces the White Flint Placemaking Festival, celebrating Local Food, Arts, and Fitness In just a few weeks, Randolph Hills Shopping Center will transform into a community greenspace that will offer activities for everyone, no matter their age. Since May 2018, Better Block, an urban-based nonprofit in Dallas, has been working with residents in […]

Big time golf in the nation’s capital is not dead just yet. But golf fans will have to wait a bit. The PGA of America announced this morning that Congressional Country Club in Bethesda will host eight events in the next two decades highlighted by the 2031 PGA Championship and the 2036 Ryder Cup. “This […]

Isiah Leggett, Montgomery County’s first African American executive rose from poverty in rural Louisiana to lead Maryland’s largest and most diverse county. As Leggett prepares to leave the office of County Executive, MCM’s Doug Tallman talked with Leggett about what it took to win the office and hold it for three terms. Watch all four […]

Also, Whitman at Churchill and Poolesville at Blake Continuing this Friday, MCM will bring you coverage of Montgomery County high school football. Undefeated Paint Branch Panthers are on the road, coming off a win against Whitman, to take on Montgomery Blair Blazers (2-1) Friday, Sept. 21. In their first three games, the Panthers defense has not allowed a single […]

Northwest (NW) High School’s special team defense led the Jaguars to a 35-0 win over Seneca Valley in their annual contest for the Kings’ Trophy.  Three blocked punts by NW deep in Seneca Valley territory resulted in three touchdowns.  The first blocked punt on the opening series was run in for a score by NW’s […]

MCM’s Friday Night Football Game of the Week for Sept. 14 is Churchill at Gaithersburg. Gaithersburg Trojans, coming off a 19-14 win against Seneca Valley, hosted Churchill Bulldogs (2-0). Here are video highlights from the game. The final score was 49-27, Churchill. Next up for Churchill (3-0) is a home game against Walt Whitman Sept. […]

The AFI Silver Latin American Film Festival runs through Oct. 3 and includes films from Latin America as well as Spain and Portugal. In its 29th year, the festival showcases LatinAmerican cinema during National Hispanic Heritage Month. The schedule of films and special events may be found online at AFI Latin American Film Festival webpage. […]