Montgomery Community Media

Gene Counihan, right, who spent more than 50 years in public service including three terms as a Maryland State Delegate, talks about his many experiences on June 16 as he was honored by the Montgomery County Council upon his retirement. Among his positions was as the first chair of the Board of Advisers of the […]

The Vietnam War—which changed the lives of those who fought and altered the political scene back home—ended for the United States in 1975. On Saturday, Oct. 24, Montgomery County officials plan to honor the men and women who served their nation at that time with a special program. County Executive Ike Leggett (who is a […]

The County’s Department of Correction and Rehabilitation held its 42nd Annual Corrections Awards ceremony at the Universities at Shady Grove. This year five correctional officers, specialists and other correction staff were commended for their work performance. The County’s correctional system engages the inmate population in workforce development. Last year, Labor Secretary Tom Perez visited the […]

In this Gaithersburg Book Festival Insider extra, Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman touts a panel discussion on diverse books and novelist Sarah Pekkanen tells us about her latest book and how her life has changed since she has become a bestselling author. You can find out more about the May 16th Gaithersburg Book Festival on its […]

Here’s your daily rundown of the events and stories that people are talking about today, April 21, in Montgomery County: 1. The Montgomery County Council: The Council is scheduled to meet at 10:45 a.m and on the agenda is the development of White Oak’s Site II, and the plans for the Wheaton Community Center and Library. […]

Hundreds of Montgomery County students recently attended a conference at the Universities at Shady Grove campus where they learned from area business professionals about a variety of careers and future opportunities. MCPS-TV has the story. Visit our PEG partner MCPS TV to view more of its local programming.

MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week, which includes reports on a recent education budget forum tour, the county executive’s operating budget, a community meeting with the police chief and more.

The Universities at Shady Grove (USG) officially broke ground on the campus’s second parking structure, a $20 million “green” garage to support the USG’s addition of the Biomedical Sciences and Engineering Education Facility. The  garage will open in early 2016 and is being funded by Montgomery County, according to a press release about the event. The new […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Stewart Edelstein, executive director of the Universities at Shady Grove (USG) talks about the importance of collaboration. USG recently hosted a networking event of county farmers and chefs. The purpose of the event was to identify business opportunities and challenges to local farmers, restaurants and students in the hospitality program […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Chef Jeff Eng of Clyde’s Tower Oaks Lodge in Rockville, shares some of his company’s history and philosophy when it comes to serving local fruits and vegetables. Chef Eng recently attended a summit with farmers at the Universities at Shady Grove. Related: