Montgomery Community Media

Holy Cross Health announces the appointment of Carmen Larsen, Marilyn Moon, Ph.D., Sister Kathleen Reilly, C.S.C, and Marcus Shipley to its Board of Directors. “We are fortunate to have such high caliber individuals joining the Holy Cross Health Board of Directors,” said Kevin J. Sexton, president and CEO of Holy Cross Health. “Their focus and […]

Montgomery County Council member Hans Riemer is the Council’s lead on digital government. This week, Riemer attended the 55+ Tech Fair at the Holiday Park Senior Center in Silver Spring. When it comes to new technology, Riemer said he is excited about the future of technology especially when it comes to self-driving cars. Find out […]

Here are some of our weekend picks from the MyMCMedia.org calendar: Friday, May 13 Bethesda Blues & Jazz Club present “Sax & Strings Live” featuring Phillip Doc Martin and Blake Aaron at 8 p.m. Socialize, dance and learn the newest dances at White Oak Senior Center in Silver Spring. Tonight’s Soul Line Dance Party begins at […]

Here are five things to know today, May 12, in Montgomery County: 1. Malcom Winffel’s funeral is today at 10 a.m.  In lieu of flowers memorial, donations are requested to Winffel’s funeral fund or to the Montgomery College Scholarship Foundation. 2. The Montgomery County Board of Education is scheduled to meet with the Poolesville Cluster […]

The National Volunteer Transportation Center (NVTC) has announced that this year’s Grand Star award is going to be awarded to the Senior Connection, a nonprofit located in Silver Spring. This top prize includes a Toyota Prius. Senior Connection facilitated over 13,000 trips for Montgomery County residents who needed transportation last year, and the demand for these rides […]

The Housing Opportunities Commission (HOC) of Montgomery County has a new commissioner. Pamela Byrd was appointed as a commissioner to the agency in April 2016. “Pamela Byrd is an excellent addition to the Commission and we are grateful to have her expertise and experience,”  HOC Chair Sally Roman said. “I thank County Executive Ike Leggett and […]

Here are five things to know today, May 11 , in Montgomery County: 1. A GoFundMe account for Malcom Winffel, who is being remembered as a hero, has raised over $103,000 in four days. Winffel’s funeral is tomorrow, and visitation is today at St. Rose of Lima Church in Gaithersburg. 2. Montgomery County Public Schools […]

The Montgomery County Board of Education honored Glenallan Elementary School Principal Peter Moran for receiving the Superintendent’s Annual Mark Mann Excellence and Harmony award at a School Board meeting on Tuesday. According to a memo from Interim Superintendent Larry Bowers, the award is given annually to a Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) administrator, “who has shown […]

Middle and high school students are invited to take part in a Youth Summit on Wednesday, May 11. The town hall style event will take place at the Silver Spring Civic Building located at One Veterans Place.  Students will have the chance to share their experiences and insight with members of the County Council and County […]

Here are five things to know today, May 10th, in Montgomery County: 1. Don’t leave the house without your umbrella and jacket. Rain is in the forecast again, and today’s wet weather may slow your commute. 2. The Montgomery County Council meets today, and on the agenda is a public hearing on a bill that […]