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September 13, 2016 | Phyllis Armstrong

Latino Artists Celebrated at Exhibit in Gaithersburg (PHOTOS)

The talent of local Latino artists is on full display in Gaithersburg. This is the second year the city has welcomed an exhibit by the Latino Art League of Greater Washington DC in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The public is invited to meet the artists during a free reception on Thursday, September 15 from 6:30 […]

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September 12, 2016 | Staff Writer

Silver Spring Jazz Festival Highlights (VIDEO)

If you love jazz music, Veterans Plaza was the place to be on Saturday night.  Marcus Johnson and the Urban Jam Band was one of many groups to perform at the 13th Annual Silver Spring Jazz Festival. Find out more in this MyMCMedia Extra video, below:

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September 12, 2016 | Staff Writer

Washington Spirit Falls to Seattle Reign, 2-0, on the Road (VIDEO)

The Seattle Reign FC defeated the Washington Spirit 2-0 in Memorial Stadium in Seattle in front of 4,574 fans Sunday evening. Goals from Seattle veterans Beverly Yanez and Keelin Winters kept the Reign alive in its playoff race. The first goal of the match came in the 27th minute when Reign midfielder Jess Fishlock sent a perfectly placed […]

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September 9, 2016 | Staff Writer

Montgomery College Hosts 3rd Annual Tom Bichy Memorial Soccer Tournament (VIDEO)

Montgomery College recently hosted the 3rd annual Tom Bichy Memorial Soccer Tournament, which was played at the Maryland Soccerplex. MCTV’s Michael Brown reports. Visit our PEG partner MCTV10 (Montgomery College Television program schedule) to see more Montgomery College Television.

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September 9, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

Cashell Elementary School Welcomes Olympic Champion Helen Maroulis Home (VIDEO)

Olympic gold medalist Helen Maroulis recently visited Cashell Elementary School in Rockville to share her story with students. Maroulis is a former student of the school and received a warm welcome from students and teachers. MyMCMedia’s Maureen Chowdhury reports.

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September 9, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Long Branch Fire Fund Raises More than $600,000 in Donations

The Long Branch Fire Fund has collected more than $600,000 in financial contributions to assist the families impacted by the fatal fire/explosion at the Flower Branch Apartments in Silver Spring last month. Seven people were killed in the fire and 55 Montgomery County families were displaced. The president of the Montgomery Housing Partnership (MHP) says […]

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September 8, 2016 | Staff Writer

Washington Spirit Clinches Home Playoff Game with 2-1 Win Over Seattle Reign (VIDEO)

Forward Crystal Dunn led the Washington Spirit to a 2-1, lightning-filled win past the Seattle Reign Wednesday night at the Maryland SoccerPlex. The victory clinched the first home playoff game in franchise history. Dunn entered the match in the sixth minute for an injured Cali Farquharson and was involved in both goals, the first coming […]

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September 8, 2016 | Staff Writer

First Students Enroll in Career Online High School Diploma Program (PHOTOS & VIDEO)

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett, joined by Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) Director Parker Hamilton and Karen Radulovich from Gale Cengage Learning have officially recognized the first students to enroll in MCPL’s recently-launched Career Online High School Diploma. MCPL is the first library system in Maryland to launch the Career Online High School, which is […]

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September 8, 2016 | Nick Rhule

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett Proclaims African Heritage Month (VIDEO)

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett helped kick off African Heritage Month on September 6th with a special celebration at the Silver Spring Civic Building. The celebration included musical entertainment and African cuisine. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, below, Leggett also mentions his plans to visit the new National Museum of African History and Culture in […]

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September 6, 2016 | Staff Writer

Five Things to Know Today, Sept. 6, in Montgomery County

Hot weather returns this week with temperatures in the 90s. Here are five more things to know today, Sept. 6, in Montgomery County: 1. The Maryland Public Service Commission will hold a public hearing in Rockville tonight, regarding a requested Pepco rate increase. 2. The Montgomery County Board of Education will hold a closed session today […]

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