national

July 28, 2014 | Sonya Burke

MCM Named NATOA Award-Winning Finalist in Two Categories

UPDATED Montgomery Community Media (MCM) has learned it is a 2014 national finalist in two, National Association of Telecommunication Officers and Advisors (NATOA) government programming award categories. The categories are for the “Use of Social Media” for MyMCMedia.org and “Event/Program Promotion (Operating Budget over $300,000)” for the My Favorite Teacher spot. “I’m proud of our award-winning […]

Read more

July 26, 2014 | Krista Brick

photo of US Youth Soccer National Champtionship Series flag

U.S. Youth Soccer National Championship Brings Players/Fans to Maryland SoccerPlex in Boyds (VIDEO)

The U.S. Youth Soccer National Championship was held at the Maryland SoccerPlex in Boyds recently, an event that brings about $4 million in spinoff revenue to Montgomery County’s economy. MyMCMedia’s Krista Brick reports.

Read more

July 7, 2014 | Staff Writer

“County Report This Week” Wins National Telly Award

Montgomery County’s weekly “County Report This Week” cable television show recently was awarded a prestigious, national “Telly” award. The Telly Awards is the premier award honoring the finest film and video productions, groundbreaking web commercials, videos and films, and outstanding local, regional, and cable TV commercials and programs. The Telly awards receives over 13,000 entries […]

Read more

May 24, 2014 | Sonya Burke

No Return Date for Tiger Woods (PHOTOS & VIDEOS)

There’s still no word on if Tiger Woods will play in the Quicken Loans National at Congressional Country Club on June 23-29. At a May 19 news conference, Woods said he would like to play right now but he can’t until the doctor says it’s okay. It’s been over seven weeks since Woods had back […]

Read more

March 10, 2014 | Staff Writer

National Cherry Blossom Festival

The National Cherry Blossom Festival, the nation’s greatest springtime celebration, is set for March 20 – April 13 at various venues in Washington, D.C. This year commemorates the 102nd anniversary of the gift of trees from Tokyo to Washington, DC with over three weeks and four weekends of energetic and dynamic programming, welcoming attendees to […]

Read more

January 2, 2014 | Staff Writer

Winter Weather Advisory

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Montgomery County until 6 a.m. on Friday, January 3rd. A winter weather advisory is issued when frozen precipitation is expected which may impact travel. Caution should be used during any travel. Snow begins this afternoon (Jan. 2) and will continue throughout the night with […]

Read more

September 7, 2012 | Staff Writer

Rachel Carson Elementary, ablue ribbon school, in Montgomery County , Maryland

RCES Named Blue Ribbon School

Rachel Carson Elementary School (RCES) has been named a 2012 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. The Gaithersburg school was honored for its outstanding academic performance, as well as its leadership, professional development and instructional programs. Rachel Carson is the 35th school in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) to be named […]

Read more

June 28, 2012 | Sonya Burke

AT&T National Golfer signing autographs

Tiger Wins: Golf Fans Flock to Congressional (Video)

Tiger Woods wins the the AT & T National (also known as Tiger’s tournament) at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda. For local golf fans it is one of the hottest tickets of the summer. On opening day, MCM’s Sonya Burke visited the course and talked to golf fans who were excited to watch the players, […]

Read more

Engage us on Facebook

Follow us on Twitter