Montgomery Community Media

Red, white and blue was certainly in fashion at today’s Kentlands Fourth of July parade, which featured everything from fire trucks to floats. Even the pets were sporting the latest in stars and stripes attire. The weather was perfect to be outdoors and there was a big turnout for this neighborhood parade, which included Gaithersburg […]

If she were mayor, Allie Coffey would start school recycling clubs that earn rewards from local businesses for their efforts. If he were mayor, William Stewart would hold an annual festival for kids and parents to learn about all the fun and educational things to do in Rockville. These two creative fourth-graders will get a […]

The city of Gaithersburg hosted its 6th annual Active Aging Expo on May 5 at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports that this popular event just gets bigger each year. Some of the title sponsors and vendors at this year’s event, included: AARP-Gaithersburg Chapter #5358, Adventist Health Care, Asbury Methodist Village, […]

The Rockville Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a debate for the Mayoral and Council candidates running for elected office in the city of Rockville. The debate was taped at the television studios of Montgomery Community Media and will be aired on Montgomery Channel 21 from Oct. 22 – Nov 4. (See broadcast schedule below.) Photos […]

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 […]

He’s held elected office for decades but Gaithersburg Mayor Sidney Katz was still required to attend mandatory candidate training on July 18 at City Hall. In fact, he was the only candidate to attend the mandatory training session. The office of Mayor and two City Council seats are up for reelection on Nov. 5. Candidates […]

If you are planning to run for office in the city of Gaithersburg this year, then you have to attend mandatory candidate training on July 18 or September 18 from 7:30 -9:30 p.m. at Gaithersburg City Hall, 31 South Summit Avenue. The terms of office for Mayor Sidney Katz and Council members Henry Marraffa, Jr. and […]

Three advisory referendum questions will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot, with response options of yes, no or no opinion: • In the City of Rockville, the term of office for the Mayor and the Councilmembers is currently two years. Do you favor increasing the term from two years to four years? • City of […]

Seniors from all over Montgomery County traveled to Gaithersburg on May 6 for the 5th annual Active Aging Expo. The popular event featured educational talks, fitness demonstrations, preventive screenings and more. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports.

MyMcMedia’s Sonya Burke recently asked Gaithersburg Mayor Sidney Katz about an article in the September issue of Money magazine that names Gaithersburg the 23rd best place to live in America. Take a listen.