Montgomery Community Media

Here are five things to know today, Feb. 7, in Montgomery County: 1. The Montgomery County Council meets today and one of the action items on the agenda is the proposed Greater Lyttonsville Sector Plan that would redevelop this historic section of Silver Spring. Also on the agenda, a public hearing about a $4.2 million supplemental […]

Montgomery County Council President Roger Berliner discussed immigration, the Bethesda Downtown Plan, minimum wage, Metro, his support for the microgrid and more at his weekly briefing with reporters on Feb. 6. Immigration was the first topic on his mind as he passed out a joint statement that was issued by the county’s elected leaders last […]

Here are five things to know today, Feb. 3rd, in Montgomery County: 1. It’s National Wear Red Day to raise awareness about heart disease being the number one killer of women. 2. February is Black History Month. Peruse this guide for local celebrations. 3. The Town Courier reports that big changes are coming to Kentlands […]

What started out as “Negro History Week” turned into a month long celebration to recognize the significant role of African Americans in U.S. history. Since 1976, Black History Month , or National African American History Month is an annual celebration during the month of February to  honor the achievements of Black Americans. To celebrate Black […]

The latest Consumer Alert from the Office of Consumer Protection is about online scams. Watch the alert, below:

Here are five things to know today, Feb. 1, in Montgomery County: 1. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is scheduled to deliver his State of the State address at noon. You can watch it live, here. 2. Learn how to help your child succeed at school. Parent Academy Workshops are happening tonight at Northwest High School and Eastern Middle School. […]

Here are five things to know today, Jan. 31. in Montgomery County: 1. Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett and County Council members have released a joint statement to address community concerns about immigration. 2. The County Council meets today, and one of the items on the agenda is the appointment of Robert Dorfman to lead […]

Here are five things to know today, Jan. 30, in Montgomery County: 1. A winter weather advisory is in effect until 7 a.m. for parts of Montgomery County. 2. In Rockville, Montgomery County Council President Roger Berliner is scheduled to meet with reporters at his weekly briefing at the Council Office Building. Some of the topics he […]

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Montgomery County, effective from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday. According to the advisory, winds are expected to blow from 20 mph to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. The winds may blow down limbs, trees and power lines, according to the […]

One day after President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence were sworn into office, hundreds of thousands of women and men gathered in the nation’s capitol on Jan. 21 for the Women’s March on Washington. Some residents and organizations across Montgomery County also participated in the march and in this MyMCMedia Extra Video, Shruti […]