Montgomery Community Media

The Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) held a public hearing on Sept. 6 in Rockville to hear from residents and business leaders about a Pepco request to raise rates. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. According to the PSC, the rate hike would increase the typical Pepco residential customer’s bill by about $13 a month. Montgomery County […]

The Montgomery County Council approved new zoning for the Westbard community of Bethesda on May 3rd. The vote was unanimous, 9-0, for the Westbard Sector Plan. “It has been, to say the least, a bumpy ride,” said Council Vice President Roger Berliner, who worked to reduce the density in the plan and who also found […]

The Corporate Volunteer Council recently held an awards luncheon with Montgomery County business leaders. Four county businesses were honored for their commitment to serving the community. Maureen Chowdhury reports. For more information, visit the Corporate Volunteer Council of Montgomery County online.

It’s back to school for students throughout the county and for students in Catholic schools, the new school year starts with a focus on Pope Francis’ upcoming visit. MyMCMedia’s Cindy Peña shows us how one Catholic school is preparing for the school year and the special visitor.

As Montgomery County prepares for it’s October 24th tribute to Vietnam Veterans, one vet is sharing his story about a recent return to Vietnam in the name of peace and self-reflection. He spoke with MyMCMedia’s Cindy Pena about his trip. You can find out more about the Oct. 24 salute to Vietnam veterans, here.

In El Golfo’s kitchen, there is fresh guacamole, sizzling carne asada and crisp fried tortilla chips. The restaurant, located in Long Branch, is the home of Latin and Caribbean food that its El Salvadorean owner said provides a mix of unique flavors. “We felt that just having El Salvadorian food would not be as successful as combining […]

The result of a partnership between Montgomery College and the East County Regional Service Center led to the college’s second Community Engagement Center. On June 22, residents along with county and college officials hosted a grand opening ceremony to celebrate a place that will serve the Burtonsville, Colesville, Cloverly, Fairland and White Oak Communities. “At this particular […]

Montgomery County Councilmember Sidney Katz hosted a town hall meeting on June 3 at Redland Middle School to meet with Washington Grove, Derwood and Redland residents. Some of the hot topics were the development of the Shady Grove Sector Plan, transportation, public safety and education. “Certainly, the budget is part of the discussion this evening. […]

Fran Daly, widow of Police Captain James Daly, explains what it is like to carry on as a “survivor” of a fallen hero at the county’s public safety memorial dedication.

Emphasizing the service of our county’s fallen heroes, U.S. Congressman Chris Van Hollen helps dedicate the Montgomery County Public Safety Memorial on April 20 in Gaithersburg. Take a listen.