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For the past six years, Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School’s student run club, Once Upon A Prom, has collected donated dresses and then given them away at an event held ahead of prom season. This year, students collected more than 1,000 dresses and hosted the prom dress give away event on April 13.  MyMCMedia’s Maureen Chowdhury […]

The players, coaches and parents of the Blue Devils Squirt AA Blue team of 9- and 10-year-olds in the Montgomery Youth Hockey Association were honored by the Montgomery County Council on April 12 after winning their third consecutive International Silver Stick championship. County Council member Sidney Katz presented a proclamation to the team on behalf […]

UPDATED Students from Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School held a prom dress give away event on April 13. The high school’s student run club Once Upon a Prom, is in its sixth year, and this year organizers say more than 1,000 dresses were donated for the cause. Dresses at the event are given away free of […]

If you have been following us on social media, then you know that our newest Backpack Journalists had a lot of fun for Spring Break! I had the honor of working with some very talented young ladies!  I was beyond impressed with their maturity and talent. They had some great ideas and represented MCM’s Backpack […]

Montgomery County Recreation Upcoming Events April 2016  April 1: Kennedy Shriver Aquatic Center Modified Schedule 5900 Executive Boulevard N Bethesda, MD 20904 240.777.8070 Due to a dive meet KSAC will have the following modified schedule: April 1: Deep end closed from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be no lap swimming or deep water running. […]

Kindergarten orientation takes place at local elementary schools beginning on Monday, April 4 in Montgomery County. Rolling Terrace Elementary School is hosting its orientation sessions on April 4-6 in Takoma Park. To find out the kindergarten orientation schedule for your local school, visit the Montgomery County Public Schools website, here. These orientation sessions are designed […]

Seven-year-old Jenna Viloria is being hailed a hero for calling 911 when her dad suffered a diabetic seizure. That call saved her dad’s life. MyMCMedia’s Maureen Chowdhury reports.

Happy spring! We are in for a warmup this week. Here are your five things to know today, March 21st, in Montgomery County: 1. County Council President Nancy Floreen meets with reporters for her weekly briefing, and one of the topics she plans to address is the County Executive’s recommended budget, which includes a property […]

Here are your five things to know today, March 4, in Montgomery County: 1. The Washington Post reports that harsher penalties for illegal drinking are moving forward in Maryland. 2. An injured bald eagle is on the mend at a wildlife rehabilitation center in Boyds today. 3. Montgomery County Councilmember Marc Elrich says he is […]

March 1:  Tiny Tots at Scotland Neighborhood Recreation Center 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Free/Gratis.  This program is for 18 months and younger with adult participation required. Structured classes and story time, open gym. Program meets every Tuesday and Thursday. Call 240.777.8075 for more information. March 1:  Senior Program at Scotland Neighborhood Recreation Center 12:00 […]