Montgomery Community Media

Gaithersburg City Councilmember Ryan Spiegel helped analyze election results on Nov. 4 on MCM’s live election coverage. After his appearance, he answered questions. Take a look.

The Montgomery County Board of Education is expected to meet on Nov. 6 at 6 p.m. to talk about Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Joshua P. Starr recommendation that $220.8 million be added to the district’s current six-year school construction plan in order to address significant space needs in the school system. The proposed amendments would increase […]

When student athletes take the field their goal is to win, but for some who are learning English as a second language sports might also help them score there too. Becoming fluent in English can be developed outside classrooms and on the playing field. Educators agree that extra-curricular activities such as playing sports help non-native English […]

Montgomery County Police Chief Thomas Manger was elected president of the Major Cities Chiefs Police Association- a professional association of Chiefs and Sheriffs representing the largest cities in the U.S., Canada and the UK. Chief Manger is scheduled to take office on Jan 1, 2015 and will serve two years. “The Major Cities Chiefs Association has built […]

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett received the highest honor among the Cameroonian community. He is now a chief. The Cameroon Royal Council, an organization that promotes Cameroon’s culture and contributes to philanthropic projects in Cameroon, hosted the first Cameroon Economic Development and Cultural Forum on November 1 at the Silver Spring Civic Center. During the […]

Three bills to address taxicab regulations were introduced before the Montgomery County Council on Oct. 28. Public hearings on all three bills are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 2. at the County Council Building in Rockville. According to a press release, the bills seek to adjust current taxicab regulations, help regulate new companies that […]

Members of the Indian American community in Montgomery County celebrated on Oct. 28 Diwali- one of India’s most important national holiday. Montgomery County Office of Community Partnerships hosted the county’s Diwali celebration from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Executive Office Building in Rockville. “It’s the celebration of good over evil taking us from […]

There’s a new kid on the block: KID Museum, a new children’s museum in Montgomery County. More than 1,300 people turned out to the grand opening celebration of the KID Museum on Sunday, Oct. 26, at the Davis Library in Bethesda. From mini drawing robots made out of household items such as plastic cups, markers, and […]

The Montgomery County Council  passed what they are calling the snow removal bill on Oct. 21 with the goal of preparing the county for future snow seasons. Backed by eight members of the council, and sponsored by Councilmember Hans Riemer, the bill requires a plan that includes a digital map of the county that shows who […]

In this MyMCMedia extra, Cara Lesser, founder and CEO of the Kids International Discovery KID Museum, invites the community to the opening of KID Museum on Oct. 26 at the Davis Library in Bethesda.