Montgomery Community Media

Approximately 50 local small business owners attended the Small Business University’s networking breakfast on Dec. 18 at Montgomery Community Media’s television station. Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal was the keynote speaker. During his address, Leventhal talked about the importance of entrepreneurs and small business in the county. “We need to continue to foster and promote […]

Steve Morris has been a “maker” and a “thinker” all his life. He now wants to open Silver Spring’s first makerspace. After six months of research, visiting other makerspaces, and putting together a business plan, Morris is scheduled to host the Catylator Makerspace Silver Spring Meetup at the Pyramid Atlantic Arts Center in Silver Spring […]

It was an evening to sit back and relax to a medley of songs performed by an ensemble of harps that delighted audience of all ages at the Davis Library in Bethesda. Harp Happy!, a four person harp music group, performed  on Dec. 12. their special program- Dancing Strings! a collection of songs from around […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra, U.S. Rep. John Delaney, shares thoughts on having a stronger economy in Maryland. Delaney said a more proactive approach is necessary to recruit more businesses to Maryland. Delaney also said he worries about the state’s economic dependence on federal spending.

It’s a combination of culture, dance, fitness and wellness. Carpe Diem Arts, an organization that promotes art to build community engagement, is hosting its monthly community dance at the Silver Spring Civic Building on Dec. 11 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. for dancers of all ages. “We have different bands every month … definitely different audiences … […]

Clarksburg siblings Sarah and Jacob Hoggle have been missing for months now and their father, Troy Turner, still does not know where they are located. In this MyMCMedia special report, you will learn the latest on this investigation, including exclusive interviews with the defense attorney and the lead detective. For more information about the search […]

The 16th annual Takoma Park Alternative Gift Fair is scheduled to take place on Dec. 6 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Takoma Park Presbyterian Church. The fair is a day where residents can make donations to local charitable organizations or pledge to support specifics services such as sponsor one Violence Prevention Outreach Session at […]

A Cuban-born artist is scheduled to have a solo art showcase on Dec. 14 featuring  approximately 70 paintings at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Rockville. Jorge Luis Bernal, a Rockville resident, has worked on these pieces the past six years. “I describe my art as abstract expressionism. They are feelings, emotions and stories represented graphically. Color is […]

Montgomery College is scheduled to host on Dec. 10 a community forum in observance of International Human Rights Day. The “People of Color and the US Criminal Justice System” conversation will be moderated by Alonzo N. Smith, professor of African American History at Montgomery College. “The main goal is to present some perspectives on the […]

Montgomery County Executive’s Faith Community Working Group hosted on Dec. 2 a free two-hour security training session When Disaster Hits Home: Are We Prepare? at Adat Shalom in Bethesda. Two experts talked about different scenarios and best practices to protect congregations from unexpected acts of violence, and emergency plans to conduct during natural disasters whether at work or home. Speakers Brian […]