Montgomery Community Media

Pope Francis’ visit to the United States next week will be available via a video livestream at www.usccb.org/live, where people from around the world can follow every moment of the visit. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is also launching social media profiles on Twitter and Instagram, “Pope In US” and “Papa En USA.” #PopeInUS […]

There’s been an outpouring of condolences on social media following the death of Wootton High School principal Michael Doran. The beloved Montgomery County principal passed away on Aug. 19. Dr. Doran, Thank you for everything. You’ve impacted not only Wootton but the whole community. You will be missed. pic.twitter.com/amlfdjvGiU — Rachit Agarwal (@r_agarwal22) August 19, […]

Ali Krieger is popular on social media. The Washington Spirit defender has over 190,000 followers on Twitter and over 390,000 on Instagram. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Krieger says she hopes her social media accounts inspire others to live a healthy lifestyle and boost the sport of women’s soccer. Take a look: Krieger is a […]

Surrounded by his family, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan held a news conference today to announce that he has an advanced form of cancer. “A few days ago I was diagnosed with cancer,” Hogan said. “I will face this challenge with the same energy and determination I’ve relied on to climb every hill and overcome every […]

Several of the Public, Education and Government (PEG) television stations in Montgomery County are working on a program entitled, “Honor and Gratitude: A Salute to Montgomery County’s Vietnam Veterans.” This is an event that will take place on Oct. 24th at the Universities at Shady Grove in Rockville. Montgomery Community Media (MCM) is proud to […]

He’s got 252 followers on Facebook and his very own Twitter page. He’s one of the most talked about residents of the Poolesville area and in the past few days he turned up at the local Beallsville playground and at a Beallsville Teddy Bear Tea Party venue. He’s affectionately known as the Poolesville Bear. And he’s […]

UPDATED Gaithersburg police officers are looking for the vandal(s) who defaced the Shaare Torah synagogue in Gaithersburg. “At this time, detectives are continuing to investigate the incident,” said Officer Dane Lane. “They are following up on leads and speaking with citizens who may have or may not have seen anything. We are always looking for more […]

Montgomery County Public Schools are operating on a two hour delay. Here are five more things to know today, Feb. 23, in Montgomery County, Maryland: 1. Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) officials are expected to release a new interactive, online annual report today. 2. Also, MCPS officials are giving a presentation tonight about how they make weather […]

A light blanket of snow fell on Montgomery County on Wednesday afternoon. We turned to social media to ask residents around the county to share their #MoCo #snow photos via email at pix@mymcmedia.org or on Twitter @MyMCMedia. Here is a look at some of the photos we have received, so far:

Jim Shalleck, the republican candidate for Montgomery County Executive, has posted a 30-second campaign video on YouTube. His focus in the video is on public safety at schools and on kids. Shalleck faces incumbent County Executive Isiah Leggett, a democrat, in the Nov. 4 general election. You can watch Shalleck’s campaign video below:   Have […]