Montgomery Community Media

Happy Tuesday! Here are five things to know today, Oct. 9, in Montgomery County: 1. Hispanic Heritage Month: The Montgomery County Council will commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month during its regularly scheduled session this morning. 2. Future of Rockville Town Square?:  3. 55+ Transportation Expo: Montgomery Recreation is hosting a free transportation expo designed for individuals 55 and […]

Following an announcement that Dawson’s Market will close its doors on Oct. 27, Rockville City Mayor Bridget Donnell Newton said the city will host a community meeting to discuss the future of Town Square. “They have been an incredible community partner and I am very sad to see them close. It came as a shock […]

Montgomery County Board of Elections will conduct these voter registration and election worker recruitment drives Oct. 1 through Oct. 16 at local public libraries: Monday, Oct. 1 (5 p.m.-8 p.m.) Aspen Hill, 4407 Aspen Hill Road, Rockville Tuesday, Oct. 2 (5 p.m.-8 p.m.) Chevy Chase, 8005 Connecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase Wednesday, Oct. 3 (5 p.m.-8 […]

Here are five things to know today, Oct. 9, in Montgomery County, Maryland: 1. Minimum Wage: The Montgomery County Council’s Health and Human Services Committee holds its hearing on $15 an hour minimum wage at 9:25 a.m. Here’s the 166-page report on the legislation. And here’s the latest from council analysts. 2. Libraries Closed: Montgomery […]

The Washington Spirit is heading to the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) finals on Oct. 9th after winning a close semi-final game against the Chicago Red Stars on Sept. 30th. MyMCMedia caught up with Head Coach Jim Gabarra during the team’s practice ahead of Sunday’s game. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Gabarra talks about the […]

The Washington Spirit is officially heading to the Nationals Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) finals after Francisca Ordega scored the game winning goal in a 2-1 overtime victory over the Chicago Red Stars at a packed stadium at the Maryland SoccerPlex in Boyds on Sept. 30th. It was perfect timing for U.S. Women’s National Team star Ali Krieger […]

Here are your five things to know today, Oct. 9, in Montgomery County: 1. The Board of Education has resumed its search for the next superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools. 2. There’s a lot happening at the Maryland SoccerPlex this weekend in Boyds, including a goals for girls clinic with soccer star Cindy Parlow, […]

Here are five things to know today, Oct. 9, in Montgomery County: 1. Montgomery County Police will be at Forest Park Apartments in Silver Spring today passing out fliers and looking for information about a suspect who is wanted for an armed robbery that occurred on Sept. 29. 2. County officials are scheduled to discuss […]

A free one-hour workshop on “Saving for College” will be held at the Germantown Library on Thursday, October 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. A question-and-answer session will follow. The library is located at 19840 Century Boulevard. The workshop, presented by financial advisor Kristin Michel Rodriguez, will offer information about different ways to save for […]

The Montgomery County Council hosted  its annual Town Hall meeting for students on Oct. 9. More than 100 students attended the meeting at the Council chambers in Rockville. After the formal part of the meeting, Councilmembers—including Councilmember Hans Riemer (right)—stayed to talk with the students.