Montgomery Community Media

Here are your five things to know today, Nov. 11, in Montgomery County: 1. Montgomery County’s offices and libraries are closed today in observance of Veterans Day. Find out what’s open and what’s not, here. 2. The city of Gaithersburg hosts its annual Veterans Day observance at 11 a.m. at the City Hall Concert Pavilion […]

Here are your five things to know today, Nov. 10, in Montgomery County: 1. Give yourself more time to commute to work or school today. Visibility is reduced and road conditions are slick, according to Montgomery County’s fire and rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer. 2. The Montgomery County Board of Education meets today and one of […]

MyMCMedia‘s Sonya Burke hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week, which includes reports about election results in Gaithersburg, Rockville and Takoma Park, upcoming public hearings on interim MCPS Superintendent Larry Bowers’ recommended six-year CIP, Warrior Canine Connection’s recent graduation and more.

The 55th Annual Veterans Day Observance was held in the Veterans Park in Bethesda on Nov. 11. Guest speakers included Congressman Chris Van Hollen and Col. John C. Waters, Executive Officer, Army National Military Cemeteries. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Bethesda and American Legion Fitzgerald Cantrell Post #105, the ceremony included placing floral tributes around […]

Riderwood, the Erickson Living retirement community in Silver Spring, just concluded its 2nd Annual Veterans Expo. The event was an opportunity to say “thank you” to men and women who have served our nation in the armed forces.  It also connected veterans with advocacy organizations such as the American Legion, Vietnam Veterans of America, the […]

Veterans Day provides Americans with the opportunity to say “thank you” to men and women who have served our nation in the armed forces. On Friday, Nov. 7, Riderwood will host its 2nd Annual Veterans Day Expo to commemorate the sacrifices of veterans and provide information to them and their families. With residents from Riderwood, […]

Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Joshua Starr presented his annual State of the School address on Veterans Day. The theme of the event was “Building Our Future Together.” MCPS-TV has that story. You can view the entire event on www.mcpsmd.org. Visit our PEG partner MCPS TV to view more of its local programming.

As you head out to a Veterans Day event, take along your Smartphone and share the salute to area veterans by sending a photo to pix@mymcmedia.org. Bethesda: On Nov. 11 at 10:30 a.m. at Bethesda Veterans Park, County Executive Isiah Leggett, a veteran of Vietnam, will lead a tribute to vetarans. He will be joined […]

County Cable Montgomery (CCM) will rebroadcast “Generation Great” over the Veterans Day weekend. Hear first hand accounts of World War II from Veterans who were there. In this hour long show, 16 Montgomery County residents share war experiences that span the globe and reflect activities from each branch of the military. Evident throughout is their […]

Montgomery County has numerous free Art Exhibits featuring local, national and international artists. A few you might wish to visit include the Winterglow Art Show at BlackRock in Germantown that closes on Nov. 10, Arts Barn mixed media show -the gallery is open Saturday 1:30 – 5:30 p.m. – and the Cultural Exchanges exhibit at […]