Montgomery Community Media

Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal met with reporters on July 27 for a news briefing. In this MyMCMedia Extra, reporters asked Leventhal about White Flint Mall and Lord and Taylor lawsuit.

In this MyMCMedia Extra, Laurie-Anne Sayles, Gaithersburg City Council candidate, said she wants to bring the community together and include residents in the decision-making process that happens at the city level. Sayles announced her Gaithersburg City Council candidacy at the Celebrate Gaithersburg Festival on June 14. She is also a former candidate for District 17 […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra, Laurie-Anne Sayles announces her Gaithersburg City Council candidacy at the Celebrate Gaithersburg Festival on June 14. “This is a place I believe I can really make a difference,” Sayles said. Sayles is also a former candidate for District 17 delegate. The city’s election is set for Nov. 3rd.

In this MyMCMedia Extra, Montgomery County Police Assistant Chief Darryl McSwain invites members of the community to send applications for the 2015 Police Citizen Academy. The academy is free, but applicants must be 18 or older and either live or work in Montgomery County. Complete this form, and send it to the listed address. Find […]

Mother’s Day is a busy time of the year for retailers like flower shops and restaurants. According to the National Retailer Federation, on Mother’s Day Americans spend about $20 billion on mom’s special day. However, it is also the day many say, “thank you, Mom, for everything you do.” “My mom is special because she […]

In this MyMCMedia, Maryland Delegate Ana Sol Gutierrez talks about the legislative session that ended in April and added “I think we did our duty.”

In this MyMCMedia Extra, Amy Freeman, development director at Bethesda Cares, shares the story of a man who was in need of a home. “He takes off the hoodie. It was the guy I dismissed four years earlier,” said Freeman. Bethesda Cares has outreach programs offering ways to prevent eviction, help people transition out of […]

What is your idea of a perfect Mother’s Day? In this MyMCMedia Extra, School Board member Jill Ortman-Fouse shares some thoughts on her ideal day. Help us celebrate moms in Montgomery County this Mother’s Day. Send a photo of your mom or your favorite mom to pix@mymcmedia.org or tweet your snapshots @MyMCMedia.

In this MyMCMedia Extra, Bethesda Cares employees talk about the 20 years serving the community and the programs they have to help those living in homelessness in Montgomery County. “We’ve grown over the years. … We can help ease living on the street with our program as well as we can help end homelessness by […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra, Heather Bruskin, manager of Montgomery County Food Council, said Montgomery County has “beautiful farms and “amazing food is developed here.” The challenge is connecting consumers to the produce available in the county, Bruskin said.