Montgomery Community Media

MyMCMedia caught up with voters in three different polling places in the county. In this Extra video, residents share their thoughts on Election 2016.

This is a special Election Day edition of five things to know today, Nov. 8, in Montgomery County: 1. Polling places are open from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. today. To find your polling place visit the Maryland State Board of Elections website. 2. Looking to beat long lines at the polls? According to Board of […]

The Corporate Volunteer Council (CVC) of Montgomery County held their 2016 annual luncheon and awards ceremony on Friday to recognize local businesses for their successful volunteer programs. The CVC educates local businesses on how to partner with and support non-profits in need by helping them create successful volunteer and charitable programs. In this extra video, […]

UPDATED You may want to cover your plants again tonight. That’s because the National Weather Service has issued a frost advisory for Montgomery County, and it is in effect from  2 a.m. – 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8. According to the advisory, temperatures will be in the upper 30s, and the cold weather may […]

Here are five things to know today, Nov. 7, in Montgomery County: 1. A frost advisory is in effect until 9 a.m. today. 2. Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students have the day off today and tomorrow. 3. It’s time to rake your leaves. Montgomery County begins its leaf vacuum collection program this week. 4. […]

Here are five things to know today, Nov. 3, in Montgomery County: 1. Today is the last day of early voting. You can cast your ballot from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at ten locations across Montgomery County. The Presidential General Election is on Nov. 8. 2. A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for the new Thomas Edison High […]

Here are five things to know today, Nov. 2, in Montgomery County: 1. Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett will speak at the County’s snow summit today. Officials from all County agencies with snow removal responsibilities will assess readiness for winter storms and discuss new initiatives. 2. Montgomery County Councilmember Sidney Katz is scheduled to host a community […]

Artomatic is known for temporarily transforming empty spaces into vibrant places of art and for the first time in its nearly 17 year history, the festival is coming to Montgomery County. Artomatic 2016 will be held at 12435 Park Potomac Avenue starting Nov. 3. Visitors can expect paintings, sculptures and performances from local artists. “It’s by […]

Here are five things to know today, Nov. 1, in Montgomery County: 1. The Montgomery County Council will meet today and on the agenda; Human Rights and Civil Liberties – Earned Sick and Safe Leave – Use of Earned Sick and Safe Leave – Parental Leave. Councilmember Craig Rice will also host Wootton High School student […]

It all started with a witch crashing into a tree. That’s how Carol DeGraba remembers her family’s foray into decorating for Halloween. Years ago, when her children were young, she found instructions for the bewitching Halloween decoration in Family Fun magazine. “She crashes into the tree every year in early October and the neighbors have […]