Montgomery Community Media

When can books get you bucks? Young Montgomery County residents who read in their local libraries this summer can earn “library bucks” to reduce their overdue fines. Now through Aug. 3, readers can read off their overdue library fines by registering at their local branch. For every half hour a child and or teen logs reading, […]

The city of Rockville recently hosted the second annual Skate Jam at the Skate Park. The competition gives local teens the opportunity to show off their tricks. Rockville 11’s Katie Ghiardi has the story. Visit our PEG partner Rockville11 to view more of its programming.

UPDATED Montgomery County has opened seven outdoor pools for the summer season and operating hours are from 1 – 8 p.m. weekdays and 12-8 p.m. on weekends. Judy Stiles, spokesperson for Montgomery County Recreation, emphasizes water safety and the importance of children learning how to swim. “We work very hard to keep our families safe, […]

UPDATED Lee Leipsner, executive vice president for promotions at Columbia Records, was the keynote commencement speaker for Rockville High School on May 27 at Strathmore Hall and his speech began with some video shout outs from some of music’s hottest stars, including Pharrell Williams, John Legend, J. Cole,  Little Mix, Foster the People and One […]

Graduation ceremonies for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) begin today and continue through June 12. More than 10,000 MCPS students are expected to receive their diplomas during commencement ceremonies. MCPS is inviting parents and students to share photos of graduation via email and on Twitter. Several political leaders will be speaking at MCPS graduations, including […]

Montgomery high school and middle school students who were selected as winners in the 2014 History Day competition sponsored by the Montgomery County Historical Society were honored by the County Council May 13. A significant number of the winners came from Eastern Middle School in Silver Spring and The Bullis School in Potomac.

Boy Scout Troop 1760 in Gaithersburg, Maryland, will honor the advancement of four Scouts to the rank of Eagle Scout at a ceremony May 10 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Gaithersburg, 200 W Diamond Avenue. These four young men; Eli Austin Blaker, Joshua John Cocker, Jake Durham Griffin and […]

The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission welcomed hundreds of fourth graders for their 9th annual Children’s Water Festival on May 7 and 8 in Brookeville at Brighton Dam. See what the children learned during their time at WSSC in this MyMCMedia Extra: Students from Laytonsville and Sargent Shriver elementary schools in Montgomery County and students from […]

Imagination Stage presents the world premiere of Cinderella: The Remix. The play runs now through May 25 on Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30 and 4:30 p.m., with occasional 11 a.m. performances. Appropriate for ages 5-10. Tickets start at $10 and may be purchased by calling 301.280.1660 or online at www.imaginationstage.org. Cinderella: The Remix is the […]

Emma Leath of St. Martin’s School has been selected as Gaithersburg’s next Junior Mayor. The city received 205 entries submitted by resident fourth graders in the city. Her first appearance will be at the State of the City Address on April 24 and she will be officially introduced to the public at the Mayor and […]