Montgomery Community Media

Manna’s dietitian Jenna Umbriac has been all over the news today, from her part in the SNAP the Silence press conference to an interview with WTOP news. This afternoon, Jenna shared her shopping list for the challenge with me. The list is set for 2 people ($50 a week in SNAP benefits), so you can […]

Congressman John Sarbanes met with the Montgomery County Council informally over lunch on Jan. 29. In this video clip, Councilmember George Leventhal poses a question about WMATA and defense spending. Take a look.

Montgomery County Council members met with U.S. Congressman John Sarbanes on Jan. 29 in the 6th floor conference room of the Council office building. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. The informal discussion and lunch included news that Sarbanes is preparing to open a Burtonsville office on National Drive. Sarbanes noted that outreach was extremely important to […]

The Montgomery County Council’s Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 28, will hold worksessions on two bills that would help protect trees in the County. Public hearings on the bills held earlier this month had more than 30 speakers. The T and E Committee, which is chaired by Roger […]

MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke recently sat down with Montgomery County Councilmember Phil Andrews who has announced that he plans to run for County Executive in 2014. In this video clip, Andrews talks about how serving on the County Council is a great opportunity to “do good and make a difference.” He talks about the 2014 election […]

The Montgomery County Council at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 22, will hold a public hearing on Bill 33-12 that would ban smoking on property owned or leased by Montgomery County. The ban would include all County properties except public rights of way. Councilmember Nancy Floreen is the chief sponsor of the bill. The Council’s […]

Montgomery County Councilmember George Leventhal addressed the Gaithersburg Economic and Business Development Committee on Jan. 18 at the Kentlands Mansion. Gaithersburg Economic Development Director Thomas Lonergan said it was one of the best presentations the committee has ever received. The County Council’s number one priority is transportation and that was the focus of Leventhal’s address. […]

With the new year upon us, there’s no better time to join fellow small business professionals, business owners, and entrepreneurs at Thursday, January 17th’s Speed Networking Session – 7 – 8:30am at Montgomery Community Media’s Studio A location (7548 Standish Place in Rockville). The purpose of this monthly gathering is to create a forum for […]

MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke recently sat down with Montgomery County Councilmember Phil Andrews who has announced that he plans to run for County Executive in 2014. In this video clip, Andrews summarizes some of his accomplishments as a Council member and he looks forward, stating he can do more as County Executive. Take a look. County […]

The Montgomery County Council on Tuesday, Jan. 15, will introduce a resolution that offers its support of state and federal legislation regulating the sale of guns and ammunition. The Council is scheduled to take action on the resolution on Jan. 22.  The Council’s regular session will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the Third Floor Council […]