Montgomery Community Media

Local leaders are stressing the importance of protecting the Chesapeake Bay and the waters that feed into it. Lorna Virgili has more in this report: Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

As the weather warms up, Montgomery County officials are urging residents to take precautions against mosquitoes because of the Zika virus. MyMCMedia‘s Sonya Burke reports that the county has launched a new public education campaign that you may be hearing a lot about this summer. Mosquito prevention tips: –Eliminate standing water in and around your […]

Montgomery County leaders held a news conference in Rockville on April 29 to encourage residents to take precautions against mosquito bites, and to eliminate potential mosquito breeding sites. Local officials also announced a new website to help residents stay informed. You can watch the news conference, below:

The 2nd annual Montgomery County Greenfest is scheduled for April 30th, at the Takoma Park Community Center from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Susan Stark previews the event, below: Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

A bill before the Montgomery County Council could require radon testing when selling a single-family home. Susan Kenedy reports. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

Twenty-six new county businesses have received the green business certification. They were recognized at a networking event at the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce. Learn more: Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

The month of April is also known as Earth Month and the county’s Department of Environmental Protection is gearing up to offer residents dozens of activities where they can volunteer and help with stream cleanups. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming. Visit Montgomery Serves to find an […]

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett has announced two new appointments this week. Leggett has named Elisabeth (Lisa) G. Feldt, associate deputy administrator to the Office of the Administrator in the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), to lead the Department of Environment Protection (DEP). She replaces Bob Hoyt who served as DEP director from late 2007 until […]