Montgomery Community Media

Did you know that Montgomery County is the first in the nation to proclaim the month of September as African Heritage Month? In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett kicks off African Heritage Month in Silver Spring this week. He was accompanied by County Councilmember Roger Berliner at the event that was […]

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett will kick off African Heritage Month on September 2nd with a special celebration from 6 – 9 p.m. at the Silver Spring Civic Building at One Veterans Place. Did you know that Montgomery County is the first in the nation to proclaim the month of September as African Heritage Month? […]

The Silver Spring Civic Building is turning five, and to celebrate county officials are inviting the community to share stories, pictures, and arts at a special ceremony on Aug. 6 at 6 p.m. In this MyMCMedia Extra, Reemberto Rodriguez, director of the Silver Spring Regional Center, invites the public to part of this event. “What […]

The county’s first Family Resource Fair is set for July 18 at the Silver Spring Civic Center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The fair is focused on infants and toddlers where attendees can get free screening for developmental delays; workshops on toilet training, nutrition, and sleeping issues. Watch this County Report This Week video to find […]

The first forum to talk about transgender issues was held in Silver Spring on June 17 at the Civic Building. The Montgomery County Office of Human Rights hosted this conversation to raise awareness and educate the community. Keith Thirion, director of advocacy and program at Equality Maryland, said the message is that transgender people are […]

June is national lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender pride month and the Montgomery County Office of Human Rights is scheduled to host the first community forum on transgender issues. The public meeting is set for June 17 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Silver Spring at the Civic Building. James Stowe, director at the […]

Each year, thousands of veterans return from active duty looking to reenter civilian life. Sometimes that transition can be tough, especially when it comes to finding a job. A recent job fair was held in Silver Spring for veterans. Susan Kenedy has the story. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of […]

Local teens will have the opportunity to sit down with mentors and role models to talk about the challenges they face and hear a few tips for their future. The conversation is scheduled to take place on April 23 at the Silver Spring Civic Building during Crittenton’s annual event. According to Pamela Jones, president and […]

Whether it is arts, nightlife, dining or shopping, the new Silver Spring Downtown website has a little of everything. Silver Spring Regional Director Reemberto Rodriguez said the new online portal is the official website for the Silver Spring Regional Area- a Montgomery County region which is south of the beltway, east to the Prince George’s County line, […]

The Montgomery County Education Forum, a nonprofit that advocates for better policies in the county’s educational system, is scheduled to host a community forum where students and parents get to speak up. The meeting will be held on March 19 , 7 p.m., at the Silver Spring Civic Building. According to forum officials, the purpose […]