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He is known as Father Mario Majano- the parochial vicar at Our Lady of Sorrows parish in Takoma Park, and was featured in the first Archdiocese of Washington educational video in preparation for the visit of Pope Francis. Majano asked young Catholics about the “rock star” attention Pope Francis is receiving leading up to his visit. According […]

Gabriel Cárdenas, a Germantown resident and student at the Lancaster Bible College in Greenbelt, was one of the awardees at the Montgomery County Executive’s Hispanic Gala on Sept. 10 at The Fillmore in Silver Spring. Cárdenas said he hopes to follow his parents’ footsteps and become a pastor. In this MyMCMedia Extra, Cárdenas also shares his thoughts on […]

In less than two weeks, Pope Francis will arrive in Washington, D.C. and local Catholics are counting down to his historic visit. On social media, they are using the hashtag “Walk With Francis” and committing to follow his example of prayer and service. Olympic swimmer and Bethesda resident Katie Ledecky took the pledge. “I’m so […]

The Montgomery County Police Department plans to send 50 officers from the Specialized Event Response Team (SERT) to assist the Metropolitan Police Department and the Secret Service during the Pope’s visit on Sept. 23, according to a county police spokesperson. Corporal Rebecca Innocenti said the SERT officers will be assisting with a parade route during […]

The North American Aerospace Defense Command and its geographical component, the Continental United States NORAD Region, is scheduled to conduct airspace security exercises Tuesday night into Wednesday morning over the skies of the Washington, D.C. region. Flights are scheduled to take place between midnight and 2 a.m. on Sept. 24. The exercise is comprised of […]

Here are five things to know today, Sept. 23, in Montgomery County: 1. Police are asking business owners to review exterior surveillance tape as their search continues for Sarah (3) and Jacob (2) Hoggle. 2. The city of Rockville has been named one of the best places to live in the country. 3. The Westbard […]

National Voter Registration Day is Sept. 23. The Board of Elections will be distributing information on voter registration at many of the Montgomery County Metro stations. The theme for this year’s National Voter Registration Day is Celebrating Democracy in America. Americans must remember to register in September in order to vote in November. The deadline […]

The Montgomery County Council has approved a resolution aimed at increasing voter participation and improving voting practices. CCM’s Susan Kenedy reports. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming. Previous posts

The Twinbrook Library will be closed today (Sept. 23) through Tuesday, October 1 for installation of new carpeting throughout the facility. The library will re-open on Wednesday, October 2 at 10 a.m. The book drop will remain open for returns while the building is closed. Customer holds will be held at the library and be […]

UPDATED Montgomery County Council President Nancy Navarro was joined by U.S. Senator Ben Cardin, Congressman Chris Van Hollen, D.C. Mayor Vincent C. Gray and other community leaders on Sept. 23, in support of action at all levels of government to improve and protect the right to vote of citizens in Montgomery County, Washington, D.C. and […]