Montgomery Community Media

UPDATED Here are your five things to know today, Dec. 8, in Montgomery County: 1. The Minority Legislative Breakfast is happening this morning. 2. Football Finale: The Damascus Swarmin Hornets are to set face-off against the Franklin Indians tonight for the Maryland State 3A High School Championships in Annapolis. Meanwhile, local high schools will be teaming […]

Here are your five things to know today, Dec. 7, in Montgomery County: 1. A House Hearing with State Legislators will be held to discuss for local and bi-county bills affecting issues specific to Montgomery County today. View the hearing on County Cable Montgomery. 2. Councilmember Roger Berliner is the new president of the Montgomery […]

Here are your five things to know today, Dec. 6, in Montgomery County: 1. The Montgomery County Council meets today and on the agenda; election of council officers, a public hearing on the FY17 Capital Budget, and a hearing on fossil fuel investments. 2. Searching for a job? The Montgomery County Office of Human Resources […]

Here are your five things to know today, Dec. 5, in Montgomery County: 1. Plastic Bag Ban: A plastic bag ban is now in effect in Takoma Park. 2. President’s Briefing: Montgomery County Council President Nancy Floreen is expected to discuss raising the minimum wage, the landlord tenant bill, and the Bethesda Downtown Sector Plan […]

Montgomery County is launching a new outreach campaign to encourage residents to use reusable bags. Lorna Virgili reports that you can get free reusable bags at your local library. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm and blizzard watch for Montgomery County this Friday and Saturday. In this MyMCMedia video, Willie James Inman talks to local store owners and residents about their winter weather preparations. The snow accumulation fcst for Friday into Saturday storm is below. Impacts include heavy snow & windy […]

The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is encouraging residents to bring reusable bags when holiday shopping in an effort to reduce waste and litter in the community. According to a news release, plastic bags are one of the top four litter items found in County streams. Reusable bags are eco-friendly and are a […]