Montgomery Community Media

Despite months of attempts to replace and repeal the Affordable Care Act, open enrollment for people getting their health insurance through Obamacare began Wednesday. There are more than 42,000 residents in Montgomery County who qualify to receive insurance through the federal marketplace exchange under the ACA and county health officials are offering assistance this weekend […]

At a recent affordable housing forum in Bethesda, U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md) spoke out against Thursday’s passing of the American Health Care Act in the House, calling it “tragic.” The bill, which passed by a slim margin (217-213), is the GOP’s plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. […]

It’s the first time Gaithersburg resident Steve Higgins can remember, since casting his vote for Jimmy Carter in 1976, that he went out to protest a president. He joined more than 200 residents and elected-officials at Gaithersburg High School on Monday evening in an effort to save the Affordable Health Care Act. “When [President] Trump […]

Here are five things to know today, Jan. 18, in Montgomery County: 1. The Montgomery County Council voted 5-4 to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2020. 2. Got questions about life in Montgomery County?Executive Ike Leggett is holding a virtual town hall meeting from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. today. 3. […]

Neeta Datt of Burtonsville has been a volunteer for more than 20 years and she recently had the chance of a lifetime – an opportunity to meet with President Barack Obama in the Oval Office. “When we were waiting to go into the Oval Office, we thought someone’s going to open the door and it […]

Here’s a look at what “21 This Week” host Casey Aiken and the panel are talking about on this week’s show: “21 This Week” airs on Sundays at 11 a.m. and  7 p.m.; Mondays at noon and  8 p.m.; Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. and  8:30 p.m. Don’t miss it! Learn more about 21 This Week […]

Here’s a look at what “21 This Week” host Casey Aiken and guests are talking about on this week’s show: “21 This Week” airs on Sundays at 11 a.m. and  7 p.m.; Mondays at noon and  8 p.m.; Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. and  8:30 p.m. Don’t miss it! Learn more about 21 This Week and […]

Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of “21 This Week.” Aiken and his panel discuss the political implications of the problems with the roll out of Obamacare and the government shutdown, the Virginia gubernatorial race, the growing problem of poverty in public schools, and the current state of the Maryland governor’s race. The panel consists […]

“21 This Week” host Casey Aiken asks his panel about the federal government shutdown. Guests Ida Ruben and Robin Uncapher comment. Take a look. Learn more about 21 This Week and watch previous episodes, on demand. Guests: Susan Heltemes, Democratic Activist Ida Ruben, Former Maryland State Senator Robin Uncapher, Republican Activist “21 This Week” airs […]

Host Casey Aiken and the panel of “21 This Week” discuss choices Maryland must make to abide by the Affordable Care Act. Guests include: Robin Uncapher, Education Activist Boyd Rutherford, Former State Secretary of General Services Cynthia Rubenstein, Civic Activist See this episode of “21 This Week” here on MyMCMedia.org.