Sonya Burke

May 18, 2015 | Sonya Burke

A Literary Party: The Gaithersburg Book Festival’s Author Reception (VIDEO)

It’s the literary party of the season: the reception for the authors attending the 6th annual Gaithersburg Book Festival. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports the invite list for this special party includes not only authors but city officials, sponsors and the tireless volunteers who work year round on this event. You can find out more about […]

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May 14, 2015 | Staff Writer

Groundbreaking at Westside at Shady Grove Metro (VIDEO)

A groundbreaking ceremony was held this week for the first redevelopment project under County Executive Isiah Leggett’s Smart Growth Initiative. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. For more video from the groundbreaking, visit here. You can also find out more about Westside at Shady Grove online here. You can find out more about Mr. Leggett’s Smart Growth Initiative […]

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May 12, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Officials Break Ground at Westside at Shady Grove Metro (PHOTOS & VIDEOS)

Montgomery County officials attended a ground breaking ceremony today for Westside at Shady Grove Metro at 16658 Crabbs Branch Way. This public-private partnership project is planned to revitalize the former industrial area by creating an urban village near the Shady Grove Metro Station. “One of the priorities of my administration has been developing the Smart […]

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May 12, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Five Things to Know Today, May 12, in Montgomery County

Here’s your daily rundown of the events and stories that people are talking about today, May 12, in Montgomery County: 1. Street Beat: Public Works crews in Gaithersburg are resurfacing a portion of Rio Boulevard today and commuters are advised to prepare for road closures. 2. Double Homicide: Montgomery County Police continue to investigate the […]

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May 10, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Budget Update and Our County Library System (VIDEO)

Library hours at the majority of Montgomery County libraries have been restored to pre-recession levels. Susan Kenedy has the story. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

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May 9, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Affordable Housing and the Purple Line (VIDEO)

Affordable housing continues to be a top priority for county officials. This week, over 400 community leaders and housing advocates gathered for the 24th Annual Housing Conference and Labor Secretary Tom Perez said the conference was about the Purple Line. Lorna Virgili reports. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its […]

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May 9, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Montgomery County Honors Fallen Officers (VIDEO)

The Montgomery County Police Department hosted the “Fallen Heroes Memorial Service” at the Public Safety Headquarters site this week. The ceremony pays tribute to 19 police officers and sheriff deputies who have lost their lives in the line of duty in Montgomery County. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its […]

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May 9, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Bike to Work Day is Scheduled for May 15 (VIDEO)

Do you like to bike? Then save this date: Bike to Work Day is scheduled for May 15th. There will be 15 pit stops in Montgomery County. More than 10,000 area commuters are expected to participate in the DMV region. Register online at Bike to Work Day 2015 website.

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May 9, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Montgomery College Holds Mass Casualty Simulation (VIDEO)

Earthquakes and other natural disasters can strike without warning. Take a look at how Montgomery College students are preparing to react and respond in the event of an emergency.   Visit our PEG partner MCTV10 (Montgomery College Television program schedule) to see more Montgomery College Television.

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May 9, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Register for Summer Camp Now (VIDEO)

Summer is just a few weeks away and Montgomery County’s summer camps are always popular with our area’s youth. So is it too late to sign up? Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

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