Montgomery Community Media

The KPC Buddhist temple is inviting the community to join in offering prayers for the victims of the earthquakes in Nepal that affected the Himalayan region.The devastating earthquake and aftershocks in Nepal have impacted hundreds of thousands of people in Nepal and the Nepali community throughout the world. The local service is set for Sunday, May […]

Here’s a glimpse of what it looks like in Poolesville and White’s Ferry today in a Day in the Life of Montgomery County. Poolesville Commissioner Valaree Dickerson sent in these photos.   You can see what everyone is sending here.

Here are your five things to know today, April 7, in Montgomery County: 1. City News: Suzanne Ludlow is the new city manager of Takoma Park. 2. On Track.: Remediation work at the Silver Spring Transit Center is on track for a late spring release, according to a Montgomery County official. 3. Spirit Family: The […]

UPDATED There’s a new place to go where you can hear from some proud people who call the Town of Poolesville their home. The small Montgomery County town has unveiled a new YouTube channel, which features testimonials from residents about life in Poolesville. The shared tag line in these videos: “that’s my Poolesville.” Suzanne Tallia […]

Nearly two dozen pigs were killed in a barn fire at Spring Valley Farm on Darnestown Road on Sunday afternoon in Poolesville, according to a Montgomery County fire official. Fire and Rescue Services Spokesperson Pete Piringer said the blaze occurred in a non-hydrant area and water tankers were brought in to provide more water to […]

Here are your five things to know today, March 19, in Montgomery County. 1. Montgomery County Councilmember Hans Riemer headlines the Small Business University networking event, today, at Montgomery Community Media’s offices. You can watch the presentation streamed live on the MyMCMedia website. 2. Students and parents are expected to speak up at a forum […]

There was something buzzing around Joe Long’s bee colonies just outside of Poolesville Monday night and it had a taste for honey. At least 20 pounds of it. From the looks of the damage and large paw prints on the ground Long said it was a 300 to 400-pound black bear that helped himself to honey […]

Montgomery County farmers and chefs recently connected at a networking event at the Universities at Shady Grove. They talked about business opportunities and challenges and then prepared lunch alongside each other. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. Organizers said they plan to hold more summits like this one in the future.   Related:

Bundle up: It’s dangerously cold today. Here are five more things to know today, Feb. 20, in Montgomery County. 1. Montgomery County Public Schools are starting two hours late today because of the extreme cold weather. School is canceled for students at Poolesville Elementary because of a water pipe break. 2. Montgomery County officials say […]

Maryland State Delegate Aruna Miller of Montgomery County (D-15th District) said she is sponsoring legislation to protect residents from the unauthorized use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (also known as drones) surveillance. “While the emergence of this technology is exciting and holds great promise, it also raises significant concerns about its potential use for unauthorized surveillance […]