Montgomery Community Media

In honor of Women’s History Month, MCM is recognizing some of Montgomery County’s most notable women. Women who have driven change, fought for equality and provided representation for the many diverse parts of our community. Dr. DeRionne P. Pollard is the first African American woman president of Montgomery College. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Dr. Pollard […]

Today is Wednesday, March 27. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Education Budget Meeting: Montgomery County Council Education Committee Chair Craig Rice, Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Jack Smith, and Montgomery College President DeRionne Pollard are bringing their education budget meeting to Montgomery College Takoma Park Campus tonight from 6:30 to 8:30 […]

In honor of Women’s History Month, MCM is recognizing some of Montgomery County’s most notable women. Women who have driven change, fought for equality and provided representation for the many diverse parts of our community. Connie Morella served in the Maryland General Assembly from 1979 to 1986 and represented Maryland’s 8th Congressional district in the […]

Lorna Virgili hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week with news and information for Montgomery County. This episode includes video on: County Executive Marc Elrich unveils his Fiscal Year 2020 Recommended Operating Budget; County Council reacts to the County Executive’s Proposed Budget; Executive Elrich takes to the airwaves on the County’s Spanish language […]

Today is Friday, March 22. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. World Water Day:  Astronaut and former science teacher Ricky Arnold will be at Glenallan Elementary School in Silver Spring today talking with third- through fifth-graders. Arnold and the students will then walk to Brookside Gardens to take part in a […]

Today is Thursday, March 21. Remember to grab your umbrella as rain is in the forecast, which is found here. 1. MCM’s Small Business Network: Kelly Leonard talks with a panel of experts about using podcasts in business at today’s event. Learn more and get your ticket, here. 2. Planning Board Meets: The Planning Board agenda items include […]

Happy first day of Spring! Today is Wednesday, March 20, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Networking Event: The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce is hosting an “After Five Mixer” at Ruth’s Chris Steak House in Gaithersburg from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Stop by and network with other professionals while enjoying food […]

Anqoinette Crosby hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week with news and information for Montgomery County. This episode includes video on: County officials unveiled a new early childcare and education initiative; County officials warn residents about carbon monoxide poisoning and explain how an upcoming law could save lives; Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman talks about […]

Mariana Cordier hosts the latest episode of Montgomery Week in Review. Guests include Elaine Apter, Brad Stewart, Shirley Brandman, and Henry Hailstock. Cordier and the panel discuss numerous topics during the show. Those topics include: Elaine Apter discusses the League of Women Voters’ position on redistricting. Next Brad Stewart talks about Montgomery College’s legislative priorities […]

Elected officials are working toward ensuring racial equity and social justice throughout Montgomery County. The launch of the county’s Racial Equity and Social Justice Policy was announced during a press conference Wednesday. The initiative is aimed at advancing fair and equitable outcomes for individuals and communities through government decision-making across all county-funded agencies. Officials want […]