Montgomery Community Media

In the MyMCMedia Extra video, below, Montgomery County Council member George Leventhal shares his reaction to County Executive Ike Leggett’s veto of the minimum wage legislation that would have raised the minimum wage to $15 in 2020. “I’m sorry that Mr. Leggett has not responded in a way that will address the needs of  people […]

In a new study conducted by WalletHub, Maryland is ranked 2017’s second most educated state. WalletHub’s analysts compared all 50 states by key determinants of a well-educated population such as school quality, educational attainment, and achievement gaps between races and gender. “Highly educated states are much more likely to withstand economic shocks,” said Jill Gonzalez, […]

One day after President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence were sworn into office, hundreds of thousands of women and men gathered in the nation’s capitol on Jan. 21 for the Women’s March on Washington. Some residents and organizations across Montgomery County also participated in the march and in this MyMCMedia Extra Video, Shruti […]

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has appointed Jheanelle Wilkins to the Maryland General Assembly. The governor appointed Wilkins to the House of Delegates following the recommendation of the Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee. “I am confident that Ms. Wilkins will be a strong advocate for her constituents in Montgomery County in her new role as state […]

Here are five things to know today, Jan. 24, in Montgomery County: 1. Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett has announced that he’s vetoing the $15 minimum wage legislation, that was approved by the County Council last week by a 5-4 vote. 2. County Council members are scheduled to interview Robert Dorfman at 10 a.m. about leading […]

In an effort to address the growing student population in the County, Montgomery County Public School officials are discussing way to evaluate space needs and options. Piney Branch Elementary School (PBES) will be the subject of a feasibility study and one option on the table is to close the pool at PBES to make room […]

Here are five things to know today, Jan. 23, in Montgomery County: 1. Don’t leave the house without your umbrella. The National Weather Service reports that rain is in the forecast, and a wind advisory is in effect from 5 a.m – 4 p.m. so you may want to secure any outside objects before you […]

Five $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to Montgomery College students thanks to a resolution passed by the Takoma Park City Council. In an effort to support affordable higher education within the community, Takoma Park City Council passed a resolution that allows the distribution of city scholarship funds for Montgomery College students, according to a news […]

Here are five things to know today, Jan. 20, in Montgomery County: 1. Inauguration Day: Montgomery County government is open but public schools are closed. Find out more, here. 2. Transit Tips: Metro has posted info on its website about the best ways to commute to Washington, D.C. today and tomorrow. 3. Safety and Security: […]

Do you have a message for President-elect Donald Trump? We are asking residents for their thoughts on the eve of the inauguration. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, below, Montgomery County Council member George Leventhal mentioned kindness and the country’s diversity. UFCW Local 400 representative Dyana Forester said she is reflective, and plans to take part […]