Montgomery Community Media

The Montgomery County Council’s Government Operations and Fiscal Policy committee met on Jan. 29 and one of the items on the agenda was a follow up to the Office of Legislative Oversight report on change orders in county construction projects. The background information is posted online here.

The Montgomery County Council has set a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 15  and Feb. 12. to discuss Bill 52-14 that could ban the use of certain pesticides on local lawns. “If passed, this would be a landmark ordinance, the first county law of its type in the U.S.,” said Alex Stavitsky-Zeineddin, a […]

The redevelopment of the Wheaton Triangle may have an impact on some area businesses. Find out more in this report: Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

The Montgomery County Council’s Education Committee has scheduled a worksession for Feb. 2, to talk about the Montgomery County Public Schools’ policies and procedures regarding child abuse allegations that occur on school property. The worksession was scheduled in response to community concerns regarding MCPS delays in informing the respective school communities when alleged incidents of […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, the newly elected Montgomery County Councilmembers take the Oath of Office, during the Inaugural Ceremony at Richard Montgomery High School on Dec. 1. Clerk of the Circuit Court Barbara Meiklejohn administered the oath. Take a look: Related:

UPDATED 11-17-14 Montgomery County President Craig Rice has canceled his weekly briefing today because he is out of the office sick. ORIGINAL POST Montgomery County Council President Craig Rice is scheduled to hold his weekly briefing on Nov. 17 and one of the topics he is expected to address is a Nov. 14 memo from […]

Community members, elected officials, students and business leaders gathered for the Homeless 2 Hopeful fashion show at the Civic Center in Silver Spring. The event was organized to help raise awareness about the issue of homelessness in our area and raise funds for the Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless. Julie Rios Little reports. Visit […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra Video, Anthony Brown, a Democrat for Maryland governor, is joined by County Executive Isiah Leggett, Councilmember Nancy Navarro and other local and state officials to discuss the issue of education at a campaign event in Montgomery County. Take a look: The General Election is set for Nov. 4. Early voting takes […]

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 […]

A recent study that examines how Montgomery County awards contracts has found discrimination against minorities. In light of this, Councilmember Nancy Navarro is proposing the establishment of two task forces to examine the process. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.