Montgomery Community Media

The difference between a town square and a plaza was up to debate Wednesday as dozens of residents attended a meeting at Wheaton High School where developers gave an update on the plans for redeveloping Wheaton Triangle. While many citizens in the crowd were happy with a newly added interactive waterspout design, others disagreed that […]

In this MyMCMedia extra, MyMCMedia’s Valerie Bonk asked County Councilmember Hans Riemer for his reaction to County Councilmember Valerie Ervin’s resignation and who he thought should fill the District 5 seat. Riemer attended the pre-launch party for a Urban Butcher, a new restaurant in Silver Spring. Take a look:

The County is holding a public meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 11, to give residents an update on the Wheaton Redevelopment Program. Representatives from Stonebridge Carras/Bozzuto Development, the selected developer for the project, will lead a presentation on the current status of the proposed development plan along with details on the scope of the project and […]

A pre-launch opening party was held at Urban Butcher, 8226 Georgia Avenue, in Silver Spring (just two blocks south of the Silver Spring Metro stop on the Red Line) on Dec. 10. According to its website, “Urban Butcher is a bohemian gathering place that celebrates the butcher’s art and brings the fruits of the old […]

Small businesses already face tough competition from major retailers, and after the Montgomery County Council voted to approve an increase in the minimum wage, some local business owners and officials are concerned. “I will probably be raising prices and wages in order to maintain a high quality standard and that’s what I need to do […]

In this MyMcMedia extra, U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., reacts to the death of former South African President Nelson Mandela while in Montgomery County on Dec. 6. Take a look: Related Posts:

MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week, which includes reports on the new County Council President and Vice President, new design guidelines, record numbers at Manna Food Center, Future Link, red light cameras in Rockville, Portraits of Life exhibit, recent water main breaks and more.    

U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin stood before an audience of more than 200 representatives from Maryland non-profits Friday, Dec. 6, to thank them for their service and tell them he wants to help them reach more people and touch more lives. “Congress has a weird way of saying thank you, but I thank you,” said Sen. […]

Former South African President Nelson Mandela died Dec. 5 at the age of 95. Montgomery County Council President Craig Rice and Councilmembers Nancy Navarro, Roger Berliner, George Leventhal and Phil Andrews reflect on his life and legacy: Council President Craig Rice: “Nelson Mandela was an icon.  His work will transcend time and likely never be duplicated. […]

In this MyMCMedia extra, Gaithersburg Councilmember Jud Ashman touts the 2014 Gaithersburg Book Festival. Here’s the skinny on some of the authors and the website: Mark your calendar for May 17, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Learn more at Gaithersburg Book Festival.