Montgomery Community Media

The Montgomery County Planning Department announced the winners of its fifth biannual Design Excellence Award Competition at an Oct. 21 banquet. An independent jury of professionals in the field of architecture and design honored three developments with Design Excellence Awards and two developments with special citations according to a press release. The Universities at Shady […]

Rep. Jamie Raskin will deliver the keynote address to The Universities at Shady Grove (USG) graduates at their May 7 virtual ceremony. The graduation will begin at 7 p.m. with an opening speech from Gov. Larry Hogan. Other speakers include USG Executive Director Anne Khademian and four graduating students. This year marks the 20th graduation ceremony […]

The Universities at Shady Grove have announced Dr. Anne Khademian as their new Executive Director. In her new leadership role, Khademian will oversee USG, a campus in Montgomery County that offers degree programs from a dozen Maryland institutions. She will also serve as the University System of Maryland’s Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. Khademian […]

It is Friday, May 8, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Montgomery County Police Investigate: A White Oak man was shot and killed Thursday afternoon by a police officer responding to a call reporting a man wielding a large knife. Police anticipate releasing the identity of the deceased today. 2. […]

Students graduating from The Universities at Shady Grove’s nine participating universities will be recognized during a celebration on Friday, May 8 at 7 p.m. The pre-taped video celebration will be presented online via Facebook and YouTube. The Universities at Shady Grove (USG) –  a University System of Maryland campus in Montgomery County that offers students […]

It is Wednesday, Jan. 29, and we should expect partly cloudy weather. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Montgomery County Recreation Job Fair:  Montgomery County Department of Recreation is hiring people for current and summer position. There will be a job fair from 3 to 7 p.m. at Plum Gar Neighborhood […]

It is Tuesday, Jan. 28 and it’s National Data Privacy Day. Celebrate by going through the settings on your web browser and clearing your cookies. While you’re at it, check out your social media settings and review the information you’re agreeing to share with third party applications. The Washington Post made an explainer video to […]

Cloudy and a bit warmer temps with highs in the 50s. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Jan 24. 1. Wheaton Senior Center:  County officials will open the Wheaton Senior Center today. The center is located in the Wheaton Community Recreation Center. 2. MCPS Early Release: Montgomery County Public Schools close […]

The Montgomery County Commission for Women will induct Councilmember Nancy Navarro into the Montgomery County Women’s History Archive for her achievements in the county. The ceremony will be on Sunday, Jan. 26 at the Universities at Shady Grove.  Navarro was the first Latina elected to the Montgomery County Council in 2009.  I am honored by […]

Montgomery County Council Education and Culture Committee Chair Craig Rice, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Jack Smith, Montgomery College President DeRionne Pollard, and The Universities at Shady Grove Executive Director Stewart Edelstein are hosting two community meetings to present the state of education in the county. The meetings are an opportunity to discuss academic […]