Montgomery Community Media

“A day on, not a day off” is the motto of local organizers preparing for the MLK Day of Service in Montgomery County. The Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service is a Federal holiday, held on Jan. 20 of this year, designated in 1994 as a national day of service. In Montgomery County it […]

“Do you think drugs are a way to fit in?” A loud “yes” was heard from the audience as African middle and high school students nodded in agreement to panelist Omonigho Ufomata’s question. The students from local public schools were at the Silver Spring Civic Center for a conference on lifestyle choices held by the […]

When the Nighttime Economy Task Force meets in Wheaton on July 15, members will hear from the Silver Spring Regional Director Reemberto Rodriguez,Wheaton business owner Tom Stanton, among other community members. The meeting is being held at Hollywood East Cafe, located at 11160 Viers Mill Rd., inside of the Westfield Wheaton Mall. It starts at […]

Creating a nighttime economy task force to boost Montgomery County’s nightlife is just a start, according to Councilmember Hans Riemer (D-At large). Riemer was one of many officials who spoke at the Sociable City Leadership Summit at the Silver Spring Civic Center. He is one of the main advocates of increasing the economic competitiveness of […]

The Montgomery County Council is trying to to make the Silver Spring Civic Building more accessible to groups that want to use it by establishing a pilot program that includes $200,000 to help make using the facility affordable. Council member Valerie Ervin explains where this effort stands right now. Visit our PEG partner County Cable […]