Montgomery Community Media

To address overcrowding and aging facilities, Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Jack Smith is recommending $1.818 billion for the Fiscal Year 2019 Capital Budget and the FY 2019-2024 Capital Improvements Program (CIP). His recommendation is $74 million more than the approved CIP. In a letter addressed to the Board of Education on Oct. 23, […]

Former Governor Martin O’Malley has been named the inaugural Maryland Champion Award Winner for 2017. This award will be presented by Sandy Spring Museum during its Maryland Champion Gala scheduled for Nov. 16, according to a news release. The gala will feature live music, fine dining, an open bar, a silent auction, an awards ceremony […]

Hundreds of Richard Montgomery High School students took to the streets in downtown Rockville on Nov. 16 to demonstrate for freedom of speech. County Cable Montgomery talked to some of those students in this report, below:

In a video message posted online, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) superintendent Jack Smith said he expects all students to remain in school and participate in the school’s daily educational program as intended. “If students do not comply with these expectations, they may be subjected to the regular disciplinary actions that align with whatever infraction […]

The city of Gaithersburg hosted a reception on Nov. 16th to celebrate and to thank former Gaithersburg City Councilmember Cathy Drzyzgula for her years of dedication and service. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. Related:

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Maryland State Senator Cheryl Kagan presents former City Councilmember Cathy Drzyzgula with a Maryland General Assembly citation for her years of public service. Drzyzgula was honored on Nov. 16 for her years of service to the city of Gaithersburg. She served as a City Councilmember for eight years and as […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, City of Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman celebrates former City Councilmember Cathy Drzyzgula for her years of public service. Drzyzgula was honored on Nov. 16 for her years of service to the city of Gaithersburg. She served as a City Councilmember for eight years and as a city volunteer for ten years […]

Here are your five things to know today, Nov. 16, in Montgomery County: 1. The U.S. flag will be flown at half staff from now until sunset on Thursday by order of President Obama as a mark of respect for the victims of the attacks in Paris. Meanwhile,  a memorial outside the French Embassy in Washington, […]

A memorial is growing outside the entrance of the French Embassy in Washington, D.C. where people have dropped off flowers, candles, cards and even wine as part of a tribute to the victims of the attacks in Paris. You can leave your condolences online, here. President Barack Obama has ordered all U.S. flags to be […]

A reception to honor outgoing Gaithersburg City Council Member Cathy Drzyzgula is scheduled in the 2nd Floor Gallery at Gaithersburg City Hall, 31 South Summit Avenue, on November 16 from 6 to 7 p.m. Drzyzgula’s term of office expired this year and she is not running for reelection. “I never planned to run for office, […]