Montgomery Community Media

Here are five things to know today, April 24, in Montgomery County: 1. Rainy commute: Don’t leave the house without an umbrella as rain showers are in the forecast today and tomorrow. 2. Free Fares: The 30th annual Give and Ride food drive campaign is underway this week. You can ride for free by donating […]

Ride On passengers are being asked to donate food in exchange for a free fare on one of their buses. “Give and Ride” runs from now through April 29, an annual drive to benefit the Manna Food Center. In exchange for a nonperishable food item, Ride On commuters can get a free ride on the […]

Loran Virgili hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week , which begins with a major transportation announcement by Maryland Governor Larry Hogan. Watch the show, in its entirety, below:

With a goal to fight hunger, the Montgomery County Food Council is launching the Montgomery County Food Security Plan to the public on April 6. The food security plan is a five year strategy aimed to stop hunger in the county, according to a news release. Those in attendance can expect a panel discussion with […]

Susan Kenedy hosts the latest episode of Council in Brief, which includes reports on the Bethesda Downtown Plan, food security and the urban agriculture tax credit bill. Got five minutes? You can watch the show in its entirety, below:  

Here are five things to know today, Nov. 23, in Montgomery County: 1. Traveling this Thanksgiving weekend? You’re not alone, AAA projects more than 48.7 million Americans will travel this holiday weekend. 2. Here’s what’s open and what’s closed in the County Thanksgiving weekend. 3. The Dick and Jody Vilardo Foundation donated $4,000 to help Manna […]

Manna Food Center in Gaithersburg reports a record-high number of people needing help this holiday season in Montgomery County. According to Manna staff, more than 10,000 families requested turkeys for Thanksgiving. Since MyMCMedia first published this story, Manna has received an outpouring of support from the community. In fact, a $4,000 donation was made by The […]

Ready or not, the holidays are here. The pace of this season so often induces stress and financial strain–for those with jobs and especially those without. How do we celebrate in the midst of this tension? I love this mantra:  “interrupt anxiety with gratitude.” It’s one we put into practice at Manna this month, with […]

Here are your five things to know today, Nov. 21st, in Montgomery County: 1. Fire watch: Montgomery County firefighters have been responding to fallen trees, downed wires and fires as a result of windy and dry weather across Montgomery County. Remember, if you see a downed wire or pole use caution. The strongest winds today will […]

Members of the Potomac-area faith communities will host an Interfaith Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. “This is the first year we are doing this,” said Sultan Chowdhury, president,  Islamic Community Center of Potomac. “We want to celebrate commonality and diversity among people in our county.” Organizers say residents representing all backgrounds and […]