Montgomery Community Media

Do you like to dance? Dr. Martin Swetnick does. A retired physicist, this Silver Spring resident leads a popular, Latin dance class for seniors at the Riderwood community every Monday morning. It’s a one-hour workout, featuring a variety of Latin dances and music. His students say they look forward to the class all week as […]

MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week which includes reports about Senator Ben Cardin’s recent visit with County Councilmembers, local efforts to combat human trafficking, the U.S. youth soccer championship, the town of Poolesville’s new slogan and more:

Mark your calendars for Montgomery County’s 25th Annual Farm Tour and Harvest Sale on July 26 and 27. Residents and visitors who participate in this year’s Farm Tour & Harvest Sale will get to show off their photography skills as they buy healthy local food. To mark the 25th anniversary of the tour, participating farms […]

Lorna Virgili hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week, which begins with a report on the newly appointed chair of the Planning Board and includes an update on the Silver Spring Transit Center:

Have you ever wanted to know what a drum circle is all about? MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke talks to a local drum circle facilitator who says the activity offers a relaxing and even “healing” experience for many in our community and you don’t have to be a musician to play. Stream Orhstrom says the rhythm –and […]

In this MyMCMedia extra, Drum Circle Facilitator Stream Ohrstrom tells us a little about his collection of drums from around the world. You can find out more about Orhstrom’s drum circles at www.onecircle.net. Related:

The city of Rockville is known for its diverse and distinctive neighborhoods and its high level of citizen participation. Rockville values its open communication with the community, so what better way to hear from residents than to take City Hall directly to the neighborhoods. Take a look: Visit our PEG partner Rockville 11 to view […]

Thousands of children will have access to free, nutritious meals this summer thanks to the Montgomery County Public Schools summer food service program. MCPS-TV has the story from Montgomery Blair High School, one of the sites where free meals are distributed every weekday. Visit our PEG partner, MCPS- TV to view more of its local […]

In June of this year, Francoise Carrier stepped down from her position of chair of the Montgomery County Planning Board. The County Council received 18 applications to fill that job and five of those candidates are in the running to lead the agency that plans the County’s future. Susan Kenedy has details. Visit our PEG […]

Several Montgomery College Raptor athletes have received prestigious post-season awards following the spring sports seaon. MCTV’s Michael Brown has the story. Visit our PEG partner MCTV10 (Montgomery College Television program schedule) to see more Montgomery College Television.