Montgomery Community Media

Rachel Coates is a senior at Gaithersburg High School and now, she’s a Girl Scout Gold Award recipient. Over 4,000 Girl Scouts across the country are eligible to apply for the prestigious award, but few receive it. To be eligible, a scout must complete a seven step project surrounding a specific issue. Coates chose to complete […]

The Washington D.C. metro area is on alert after terror attacks in Brussels on Tuesday. Metro Police increased security around Metro stations and are asking riders to report suspicious activity. In this MyMCMedia report, Willie James Inman talks with Metro riders at the Shady Grove Station about their concerns after the Brussels attacks. Immediately report […]

Marylanders will soon head to the polls for the April 26 primary election. This year, voters will get to use new voting machines to cast their ballots. In this MyMCMedia video, Nina Uzick, outreach ambassador for the Montgomery County Board of Elections shows residents how to use the new voting machines. Willie James Inman reports. […]

Metrorail service was suspended on Wednesday for emergency inspections after a tunnel fire near McPherson Square Station on Monday. For many Montgomery County residents that meant longer commutes and finding alternative methods of transportation. In this MyMCMedia video, area residents talk about their commuting experiences and give advice on how Metro officials should handle maintenance issues […]

The Montgomery County Faith Community Working Group hosted a discussion on dangerous and hate speech in Silver Spring on March 8. In this MyMCMedia video, residents and faith leaders  discuss ways of countering dangerous speech online and within the community. Willie James Inman reports. Related:

With all of the growing attention on Cuba I thought it would be a good idea to check out a local shop with a little Cuban flare. The Cuban Corner in Rockville will give you a taste of Cuba without having to leave Montgomery County.  I had my first taste of Cuban coffee while I […]

Maryland voters will head to the polls as early as April 14 for early voting during the primary election. Voters will have two ways to cast their ballots when they vote this year. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Montgomery County Board of Elections Outreach Ambassador Nina Uzick describes how to use the new accessible touch […]

The Mayor and City Council of Gaithersburg honored a former Quince Orchard High School football star during a City Council meeting on March 7. After graduating Quince Orchard High School in 2013, Ty Williams enrolled at Georgetown University to study government and play football. Williams was severely injured during the opening season game for Georgetown […]

Montgomery County officials and police officers broke ground for the new 2nd District Police Station on Wednesday, March 9 in downtown Bethesda. When the building is complete, it will be a state of the art energy efficient work space for officers in the 2nd District. MyMCMedia’s Willie James Inman reports from the site of the […]

It might be hard to believe but if you go outside you may feel like Spring is already here. The National Weather Service says that record highs are expected for Thursday, March 10. MyMCMedia’s Willie James Inman caught up with some people who were out enjoying the nice weather in downtown Bethesda. Take a look. […]