Montgomery Community Media

Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley released the following statement on President Obama’s State of the Union address: “President Obama’s focus on strengthening and growing our middle class tonight was right-on. In Maryland, we share many of the President’s priorities, including expanding opportunity, creating high-paid and high-skilled jobs, and lifting more people out of poverty by raising […]

Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley advises residents to take appropriate safety precautions as moderate to heavy snow showers make their way across Maryland. As road conditions continue to deteriorate, the focus turns to the evening commute. “It is extremely important that Marylanders take the appropriate safety measures to ensure safe travels during this evening’s commute,” said […]

Maryland Governor O’Malley today announced that a state record 12,504 people left welfare and found employment in the year ending September 30. More than one-third (37%) of these jobs pay $10/hour or more, and many former welfare recipients are working in key industries such as health care, warehousing, along with educational and administrative support. O’Malley […]

In this MyMCMedia extra, Steve Silverman, Director of the Montgomery County Department of Economic Development, talks about Gov. Martin O’Malley’s trip to South America. Take a look here:

Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley proclaimed today, November 29, as American Indian Heritage Day in Maryland. During the 2008 session, the Maryland General Assembly approved House Bill 83 making the fourth Friday of November a legal holiday to acknowledge the proud history of American Indians in Maryland. “In honor of the rich history and culture of […]

Governor Martin O’Malley has appointed David V. Fraser-Hidalgo as Delegate for Legislative District 15, representing Montgomery County. “I am pleased to announce the appointment of the Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee’s candidate to the District 15 delegate seat,” said Governor O’Malley on Oct. 16. “We are confident that Mr. Fraser-Hidalgo will serve the people of […]

Texas Governor Rick Perry visited Montgomery County on Sept. 18. He met with some Maryland Republicans and business people during a lunch reception at Morton’s in Bethesda. The Governor said he is in Maryland to discuss red state versus blue state policies and to talk to business owners about business opportunities in Texas. During his […]

Governor Martin O’Malley issued the following statement on the Sept. 16 shooting at the Washington Navy Yard: “Yesterday, Maryland and our nation witnessed a senseless act of violence in neighboring Washington, D.C. Our hearts and prayers are with the victims — including six Maryland residents — and their loved ones. “This loss of life is […]

Montgomery County Councilmember Hans Riemer is a long-time supporter of the Purple Line. In this MyMCMedia extra, he talks about the significance of the Governor’s recent transportation investment announcement. Take a look: For more about the Governor’s announcement: Millions for MoCo Transportation Projects (Photos & Video) For more on the Purple Line: Purple Line (Infographic) […]

Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley and Lt. Governor Anthony Brown announced $628 million in transportation investments for Montgomery County at a press conference on Aug. 5 at the Bethesda Metro. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. The transportation announcement provides funding for the following key projects: —Purple Line: a 16-mile light rail line that runs east-west inside the […]