Montgomery Community Media

Don’t let go of all those balloons. Anyone intentionally releasing a sky full of helium-filled latex or mylar balloons in Montgomery County can be fined a minimum of $500. Montgomery County Council unanimously approved legislation Sept. 29 that would prohibit the outdoor release of these balloons in an effort to prevent injury or death to […]

This month marks the 49th anniversary of “Earth Month,” a global campaign that stresses the importance of protecting the planet’s air, land and water. Events are scheduled throughout the month for Montgomery County residents to learn about and take part in preserving the environment. “Learn About Organic Lawn Care” at the Rock Creek Conservancy Office […]

Mariana Cordier hosts the latest episode of Montgomery Week in Review. This week’s guests are Charlotte Davis, Fred Evans, Grace Rivera Oven, and Jeanne Braha. Cordier and the panel discuss numerous topics during the show, including: Rural Maryland Council’s Charlotte Davis talks about the current Maryland legislative session. Fred Evans discusses the county operating budget […]

Don Mooers hosts the latest episode of Montgomery Week in Review. Guests include Dr. Bruce Fowler, Fred Evans, Brian Kleinbord, and Jeanne Braha. Mooers and the panel discuss the Fulbright Association with Dr. Bruce Fowler, the student movement resulting from the February school shooting at Stoneman Douglas High with Fred Evans, the process to file […]

Montgomery County Council President Roger Berliner issued a proclamation today recognizing the month of April as Earth Month. He was joined by Lisa Feldt, the director of the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) as well as several environmental groups. “Everyday is Earth Day in our department,” said Feldt. According to Feldt, there are several green […]

Don Mooers hosts the latest episode of Montgomery Week in Review. His guests include Henry Hailstock, Charlotte Davis, Matthew Fleischer and José Luis Diaz. Topics discussed this week include the targeting of seniors with memory loss by financial scammers, the environmental impact of farming throughout Maryland, the work of the Rock Creek Conservancy and the […]

Here are some of our weekend picks from the MyMCMedia.org calendar: Friday, January 15 Gaithersburg’s Arts on the Green presents an evening of ballroom and Latin dance at Kentlands Mansion at 7 p.m. Instructors from Two Left Feet will be teach Waltz. Reserve your tickets at 301.258.6425. Ankh Repertory Theatre’s production of A Change Gon’ […]

Montgomery County’s Department of Environmental Protection and the Chesapeake Bay Trust have announced that $370,756 in grant funding has been awarded to 13 organizations to improve water quality and help manage stormwater runoff in Montgomery County. The grant program was launched in September 2014 to support watershed restoration and outreach efforts and to implement projects […]