Montgomery Community Media

UPDATED: Drowning is the number one cause of accidental death for children under 5-years-old, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In order to combat this statistic, British Swim School has taken to the waves, teaching children through their Montgomery County locations not just how to swim, just how to survive. MyMCMedia’s Valerie […]

There’s something special about reading in the summertime. Stashing a book in your pool or beach bag or even carrying one (and/or your e-reader) along on errands or travels becomes a cherished part of the routine at this time of the year. With that said, I want to know: “What are you reading this summer?” […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra, AAA public affairs manager John Townsend says they predict a surge in summer travel this year. Related: 

The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) is starting construction on improvements to the Cedar Lane and Maryland Route 355 (Rockville Pike) intersection that will require the detour of Ride On Bus Route 34 beginning June 6 through August 22. To avoid the construction, the bus route will bypass Cedar Lane between Parkhill and Beach drives, […]

In this MyMCMedia extra, Pepco’s Emergency Preparedness Manager Pete Pedersen tells us how the utility prioritizes restoration during a power outage.  Pedersen says severe weather is not the only cause of power outages. For example, he said a downed tree or a limb on a wire, wild animals, equipment failure and car accidents can result […]

As the days get cooler, there seems to be even more to see and do in Montgomery County this weekend. Here’s some of our picks from the MyMCMedia.org calendar. (For area Farmers Markets, locations and hours can be found on our events calendar . Friday, September 20: Downtown Live! in Silver Spring, live music on the […]

Students from Summit Hall Elementary School in Gaithersburg recently participated in the Department of Education’s “Let’s Read, Let’s Move” initiative this summer. MCPS-TV tells us about this fun lesson. Visit our PEG partner MCPS TV to view more of its local programming.

Passersby are talking about the beautiful lily pad bloom at Inspiration Lake in the community of Kentlands in Gaithersburg. The lily pads, also known as Water Lotus, are covering almost the entire lake. Gaithersburg’s Public Works Director James Arnoult said the plants were probably introduced to the lake by water fowl and are not invasive. […]