Montgomery Community Media

Qmem, a line of spices sold in Montgomery County stores is looking to do more than just help its customers make Ethiopian meals. MyMCMedia’s Valerie Bonk has the story of how one local business is looking to empower single mothers in Ethiopia. Related posts:

Thousands of volunteers spent MLK Day as a day on and not a day off. MyMCMedia’s Valerie Bonk has the story on how local residents spent their time giving back to others in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.      

From making sandwiches for the homeless to stuffing pillows for senior citizens, volunteers across Montgomery County gave back through dedicating their time to helping others in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the national “Day of Service.” “It’s very impressive because we have so many people out in different locations around the county,” said […]

CityDance Resident Artist and Choreographer-in-Residence, Robert J. Priore will present, Emergence, an evening of original works at Strathmore in Bethesda on Jan. 18 and 19.  The world premiere features a mixed of repertory program performed by CityDance Conservatory’s highest-level students and returning alumni and guests from Dayton Contemporary Dance Company. MyMCMedia’s Valerie Bonk caught up with Priore for an interview […]

Born and raised in Montgomery County, Bruce Adams has lived and breathed the changing times in the area. And from the beginning of his time serving with the County government, he has been at the forefront of defining community engagement. MyMCMedia’s Valerie Bonk has the story of how Adams and Montgomery County’s Office of Community […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra, Valerie Bonk talks with State Sen. Roger Manno about Montgomery County school construction during the MCCPTA’s trip to Annapolis. Related posts:

In this MyMCMedia Extra, Valerie Bonk talks to State Senator Jennie Forehand (District 17) about school construction funding for Montgomery County during the MCC-PTA’s trip to Annapolis. Related posts:

In this MyMCMedia Extra, Valerie Bonk talks to State Delegate Heather Mizeur about her push to make funding for Montgomery County school construction a priority during the Maryland General Assembly this session. Related posts:

The Silver Spring Citizens Advisory Board convened for the first meeting of the new year on Jan. 13. One of the items on the Board’s agenda included a presentation by the development team of United Therapeutics. Other topics discussed at the meeting included an update on the operating budget and upcoming budget forum, and the […]

Freezing rain didn’t keep leaders from the Montgomery County Council of PTA’s from boarding a bus in Rockville on Jan. 10 and heading to Annapolis to rally and lobby for what they say is much needed money for County schools. They are asking for a bill that would give Montgomery County $750 million for new […]