Montgomery Community Media

Here are your five things to know today, March 31, in Montgomery County: 1. Play Ball! Montgomery County Parks is opening all athletic fields tomorrow so spring sports can officially hit the ground running. 2. MCPS students will have to make make up just one snow day, June 15 after getting a waiver from the State […]

Nancy Dacek, a three-term member of the Montgomery County Council died Monday. She was 81. Dacek, a Republican who served as the District 2 representative on the council, was described in a Montgomery County proclamation as an “advocate for the upcounty area.” Dacek served as the council’s liaison to the Fire and Rescue Services Department and was […]

Discovery Communications, headquartered in Silver Spring, was recognized by the Montgomery County Council on July 15 for being named by Fortune magazine to the 2014 Fortune magazine list of “100 Best Companies to Work For.” Catherine Carroll, vice president of public policy of corporate affairs for Discovery, accepted a proclamation from Council President Craig Rice. […]

MyMCMedia celebrates the second annual, “Day in the Life of Montgomery County,” on April 22. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. So remember on April 22, send your photos and short videos to pix@mymcmedia.org or Tweet them to us @MyMCMedia #DITL.   Related:      

The Montgomery County Council on Nov. 27 celebrated the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community for its many accomplishments and contributions as part of the recognition of LGBT History Month. The ceremonies in Rockville saluted county public school leaders and students, who through their Gay Straight Alliances, work diligently to provide support, create safe […]

Jackie Simon, who recently was presented with the Alfred McKenzie Award by the Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs for her efforts to help people with disabilities, was honored by the Montgomery County Council on July 24. She was given the McKenzie award for her role in changing the fundamental restructuring of […]