Montgomery Community Media

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett is expected to be joined by Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Jack Smith to announce the Montgomery County Department of Recreation will extend summer full and half day programs, according to a news release. This announcement comes amid the executive order that Governor Larry Hogan signed last year requiring […]

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett joined other county leaders for the unveiling of the Penguin Rush Hour Mural in downtown Silver Spring. For many commuters in Downtown Silver Spring, the 100-foot mural painted on 25 plywood panels by Artist Sally Callmer, was a part of everyday travel. It was taken down in 2006 and stored […]

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett joined Global Food Chief Executive Officer, John Kim along with some members of the Montgomery County Council for the grand opening of Global Food Market in Silver Spring. The supermarket is located in the Briggs Chaney Market Place. “Our goal is to help bring great products into this community,” said Jai […]

In response to the community’s requests for a program where experts and journalists could talk about current issues facing our community and nation, Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) has launched a new series titled, “Contemporary Conversations.” “It’s about knowledge, it’s about community because communities really thrive on our ability to be informed,” Montgomery County Executive Ike […]

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett is scheduled to hold five forums on the the fiscal year 2018 operating budget this month. The first budget forum is scheduled for Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. at the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Regional Services Center, 4805 Edgemoor Lane. “Public forums are the residents’ opportunity to tell me what is important to […]

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett is expected to join county and state leaders for a ribbon-cutting and open house on Jan. 5 to unveil a new innovative facility in Rockville, according to a news release. The Taft Force Project is a collaboration between three local nonprofits, CCI Health & Wellness Services, Cornerstone Montgomery and Interfaith […]

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett was joined by Montgomery County Councilmember Craig Rice and other county leaders for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of Churchill Senior Living, Phase II in Germantown. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Councilmember Rice talks about the importance of expanding this facility for senior residents: The new facility is a […]

Hundreds of local residents turned out to celebrate local Olympians Katie Ledecky, Jack Conger,  Ashley Nee, and Helen Maroulis on Dec. 19. MyMCMedia’s Maureen Chowdhury reports. Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett along with local officials honored the Olympians at an event held at the Silver Spring Civic Center. According to Montgomery County Spokesperson Judy Stiles […]

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett will join other county leaders for a ribbon-cutting celebration at Churchill Senior Living, Phase II on Dec. 20 in Germantown. Churchill Senior Living is an independent senior living community that offers one and two bedrooms for individuals ages 62 and over. “There’s a growing demand in Montgomery County for senior […]

Montgomery County is in search of a partner for a possible 5,000-seat multi-purpose indoor sports, public assembly and entertainment facility arena in Downtown Silver Spring. According to a news release, the county issued a request for development proposals (RFDP) for a new mixed-use arena development near the Silver Spring transit center. County-owned properties at 1100 and 1101 Bonifant […]