Montgomery Community Media

Montgomery County Councilmember Craig Rice  selected Wootton High School student Angela Wu as the winner of his “Councilmember for a Day” challenge. Wu served as an honorary Councilmember today and participated in the Council’s session. “It’s just really unique to be able to sit with all the councilmembers and to see what it’s really like upfront […]

It all started with a witch crashing into a tree. That’s how Carol DeGraba remembers her family’s foray into decorating for Halloween. Years ago, when her children were young, she found instructions for the bewitching Halloween decoration in Family Fun magazine. “She crashes into the tree every year in early October and the neighbors have […]

Montgomery County Councilmember Sidney Katz, who represents Council District 3, is scheduled to host a community meeting at 7 p.m. on Nov. 2nd, at the Benjamin Gaither Center at 80 Bureau Drive in the city of Gaithersburg. At this meeting, Katz is expected to provide updates about public safety, the proposed Corridor Cities Transitway and […]

Just 12 months after construction began last year, the Clarksburg Premium Outlets welcomed shoppers at its grand opening ceremony on Oct. 27th. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. Just in time for the holiday season, you can now shop at the Clarksburg Premium Outlets. This new shopping destination features over 90 stores and eateries and the two […]

Here are five things to know today, Oct. 26, in Montgomery County: 1. Be sure to grab a jacket on your way out the door today, the National Weather Service has issued a frost advisory, effective until 9 a.m. 2. Hundreds of residents are expected at the Montgomery County Council’s public forum on Small Cell Antennas and […]

The Montgomery County Council is holding an informational forum on Oct. 26th from 7- 9 p.m. at Ridgeview Middle School to discuss a proposal that would allow for the installation of small cell antennas and poles in public rights-of-way. County officials say the meeting will provide an opportunity to learn about pending telecommunication tower applications […]

Here are five things to know today, Oct. 25, in Montgomery County: 1. The Montgomery County Council meets today and on the agenda; a resolution to support restoration of State funding for the Corridor Cities Transitway (CCT). 2. Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett is scheduled to host an online interactive forum with residents today at […]

Montgomery County officials are celebrating the opening of the new Nancy H. Dacek North Potomac Community Recreation Center on Travilah Road. The facility is named in honor of the late Nancy Dacek who served for 12 years as a member of the County Council from 1990 until 2002. Susan Kenedy reports. ICYMI: Nancy H. Dacek […]

Here are five things to know today, Oct. 24, in Montgomery County: 1. Street Beat: In Gaithersburg, State Highway Administration (SHA) crews are resurfacing Quince Orchard Road between Orchard Ridge Road and MD 355, from 8 p.m. – 5 a.m. today – Thursday, weather permitting. 2. Flu Shot: Have you got your flu shot? A Montgomery […]

Here are five things to know today, Oct. 21, in Montgomery County: 1. The Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce is hosting an event featuring Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and state Comptroller Peter Franchot at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotels & Conference Center this morning. 2. Montgomery County Councilmembers Sidney Katz and Roger Berliner are hosting […]