Montgomery Community Media

Montgomery County honored local World War ll veterans at a ceremony at the Silver Spring Civic Building earlier this year. Hundreds of local veterans attended the service. Although it’s been 70 some years,  MyMCMedia Sonya Burke reports that the memories of the war still are painful for the veterans to talk about today and that’s […]

On Sept. 1, the Kentlands-Lakelands 5K attracted over 1,200 runners to Gaithersburg for what is billed as the largest 5K race in Montgomery County. The first runner to cross the finish line in downtown Kentlands was Seife Geletu of Washington, D.C. with a time of 15 minutes and 14 seconds. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports this […]

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce hosted a public awards ceremony breakfast at the Fairgrounds on August 10. Dozens of Upcounty police officers and firefighters were honored for their bravery and courage. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports.

Just two days before training camp began, the Washington Redskins 80th anniversary tour bus pulled up to the Midcounty Recreation Center in Silver Spring. The event is aimed at thanking fans for their support and giving back to the area’s local communities. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports.

The U.S. Olympic Dive Team spent four days training in Montgomery County before heading to London for the summer games. Also traveling with the team: Greg Louganis, known to many as the world’s greatest diver. My MCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports.

Montgomery Community Media hosted its 22nd annual Non-Profit Organization (NPO) Day on June 25. Sonya Burke reports.

AFI-Discovery Channel Silverdocs is a seven-day (June 18-24) international film fest that brings thousands of people to the Silver Spring area. Opening night, MCM’s Sonya Burke was on the red carpet for the Montgomery County premiere of the documentary “Don’t Stop Believin’: Everyman’s Journey.” The band’s lead singer, Arnel Pineda, could not make the Silverdocs […]

Hundreds of people turned out for the 40th anniversary of Meadowside Nature Center on April 6. The nature center hosts the county’s only live raptor educational program where visitors can get up close to owls, hawks and an American Bald Eagle. Sonya Burke filed this video report.

The Montgomery County Board of Elections is busy preparing for Maryland’s April 3 primary election but Sonya Burke reports many residents have already cast their ballots because of the early voting option.