Montgomery Community Media

Here are your five things to know today, June 22nd, in Montgomery County: 1. Summer of Safety: Montgomery County launches it’s “Summer of Safety” campaign today. You can find more information about staying safe on the county’s website, here. 2. President’s Briefing: Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal meets with reporters today to discuss key items […]

MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week, which includes stories about the public campaign finance system, the closing of the Gazette newspaper in Montgomery County, the ACES program, the last day of school, a walking tour in Rockville and more. You can watch the show in its entirety, below:

Here are some of our weekend picks from the MyMCMedia.org calendar: Friday, June 19 Take a lunchtime break at the Bethesda Metro park and enjoy live music by the Phil Kominski Trio and free ice cream from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Town of Poolesville continues their outdoor entertainment series “Friday on the Commons” […]

You are almost to the weekend! Here are five things to know today, June 19th, in Montgomery County: 1. Ordering Alcohol: The Montgomery County Department of Liquor Control is scheduled to meet today with the county’s ad hoc committee on liquor control to talk about plans to update and improve the department’s inventory and ordering systems. […]

A lightning strike ignited a house fire in the 24700 block of Kings Valley Road in Damascus late Thursday afternoon, according to a county fire official. Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer said over 65 firefighters responded to the house fire, which began in the attic of the house. According to Piringer, two adults and […]

The first forum to talk about transgender issues was held in Silver Spring on June 17 at the Civic Building. The Montgomery County Office of Human Rights hosted this conversation to raise awareness and educate the community. Keith Thirion, director of advocacy and program at Equality Maryland, said the message is that transgender people are […]

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Montgomery County. There is significant cloud to ground lightning that may occur with this storm. Outdoor activities should be postponed until this storm passes. 24700blk Kings Valley Rd, Damascus, lightning strike, deck on fire — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) June 18, 2015 The NWS has […]

A trash truck fire is snarling traffic along the southbound lanes of I-270 just north of I-370 in Gaithersburg. Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer said firefighters have applied foam to the fire but the trash load is now in the highway. Commuters are advised to expect delays and to seek an alternate route. Traffic […]

Cari Shane, principal with /’sas∙s’ē/ Agency is the keynote speaker at Thursday’s Small Business University event at Montgomery Community Media. Shane’s topic of discussion is “Social Media is Not a Marketing Strategy.” Watch Shane’s presentation streamed live, below: A former print, radio and television reporter, public relations executive Cari Shane is a crafter of media pitches. […]

Here are five things to know today, June 18th, in Montgomery County: 1. Economic Reorganization: The Montgomery County Council’s Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee is scheduled to discuss County Executive Isiah Leggett’s economic development reorganization plan today. 2. Small Business University: Today’s featured speaker is Cari Shane, /’sas∙s’ē/ agency principal and her topic is “Social Media […]