Montgomery Parks

June 15, 2016 | Staff Writer

Josiah Henson Leadership Conference II (VIDEO)

The second installment of the Josiah Henson leadership conference addresses the local legacy, history and challenges facing Montgomery County’s African-Americans and people of African ancestry. You can watch the conference, below:

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April 26, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Brookside Gardens Celebrates Parking Garden (VIDEO)

Brookside Gardens celebrated Earth Day with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new parking garden – which has transformed the entrance of the gardens. The five million dollar Garden Gateway project uses sustainable design to improve the entrance, parking and access to Brookside Gardens. Find out more in this MyMCMedia Extra video, below: You can find out […]

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April 11, 2016 | Sonya Burke

It’s National Pet Day (PHOTOS)

UPDATED National Pet Day is celebrated on April 11th,  and it didn’t take long for that popular hashtag to trend. As part of the #NationalPetDay fun, MyMCMedia asked residents to share photos of their cute Montgomery County pets and you responded. Montgomery Parks also got into the fun We will be celebrating at 4 p.m. bring your pooches to […]

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April 7, 2016 | Michelle Queen

Weekend Planner, April 8 – 10 (VIDEOS)

Here are some of our weekend picks from the MyMCMedia.org calendar: Friday, April 8 Bunnyland is back at Butler’s Orchard in Germantown with lots of activities for children. Opens at 9 a.m. and is weather dependent. Call 301.972.3299 or check Butler’s Orchard website if any question about the weather. Olney Theatre presents Marjorie Prime at 7:45 p.m. […]

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April 1, 2016 | Staff Writer

Brookside Gardens to Host Green Matters Symposium (VIDEO)

Brookside Gardens is scheduled to hold its annual Green Matters Symposium on April 8th. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

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March 10, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

Five Things to Know Today, March 10, in Montgomery County

Here are your five things to know today, March 10, in Montgomery County: 1. Montgomery County Police Chief Tom Manger is heading to Annapolis today to meet with members of the Maryland State Senate to advocate for tougher DUI laws. 2. The Montgomery Blair High School PTSA will be hosting a winter social to honor […]

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March 9, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

Five Things to Know Today, March 9, in Montgomery County

Here are your five things to know today, March 9, in Montgomery County: 1. The groundbreaking for the new 2nd District Police Station will take place today at 10:30 a.m. in Bethesda. 2. Montgomery County Councilmember Craig Rice, along with officials from MCPS and Montgomery College, will host an Education Budget meeting at Gaithersburg High […]

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March 8, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

Five Things to Know Today, March 8, in Montgomery County

Here are your five things to know today, March 8, in Montgomery County: 1. The Montgomery County Council meets today. On the agenda: a briefing on Blizzard of 2016 clean up. You can view the Council’s entire agenda, here. 2. The Montgomery County Board of Education is also meeting today and on the agenda: appointment of Superintendent […]

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March 7, 2016 | Staff Writer

County Removing 1,800 Ash Trees to Ensure Park Safety (VIDEO)

The Emerald Ash Borer is a beetle responsible for the destruction of ash trees in 25 states, including Maryland. The beetle feeds on the trees causing them to die within three years. The Montgomery County Parks department has been working to eradicate this beetle from parkland, necessitating the removal of 1,800 Ash trees this year. […]

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March 3, 2016 | Sonya Burke

The Bottom Line (VIDEO)

Susan Kenedy hosts the latest episode of The Bottom Line, which features reports on a Council bill to ban minors from using tanning facilities, an invasive beetle that is destroying Ash trees across the county, and more. You can watch the show, below:

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