Montgomery Community Media

Here are five things you need to know today, Friday, Sept. 21, in Montgomery County: 1. Parking Day: Seventeen metered parking spaces will be transformed today into park-like spots in Bethesda and Silver Spring. 2. Lunch with the Mayor: Takoma Park Mayor Kate Stewart invites residents to a monthly lunch featuring restaurants located in the Takoma Langley […]

Isiah Leggett completes three terms as Montgomery County Executive this year and will be leaving elected office. MCM’s Doug Tallman talks with Leggett about what it takes to lead Montgomery County. Watch all four parts of The Leggett Legacy on MyMCMedia.org.          

The sixth annual KIDfest family festival takes place Sept. 23 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Silver Spring Civic Center. The event focuses on creativity and innovation. Children and adults can explore over 90 interactive exhibits, participate in code jams, and hear kid talks from local innovators. The AFI Silver Latin American Film Festival continues this […]

Here are five things you need to know today, Thursday, Sept. 20, in Montgomery County: 1. State of the City Address: Rockville City Mayor Bridget Donnell Newton and City Manager Rob DiSpirito speak at the Rockville Chamber of Commerce annual state of the city address. 2. Planning Board Meets: Montgomery Planning is scheduled to continue work […]

Isiah Leggett, Montgomery County’s first African American executive initially did not want to run for political office. As Leggett prepares to leave the office of County Executive after three terms, MCM’s Doug Tallman talked with Leggett about what changed his mind. Watch the remaining interview Thursday, Sept. 20 on MyMCMedia.org.          

Yom Kippur is the most solemn of all the high holy days in the Jewish religion. It’s a time for reflection, atonement and fasting. Today, it was a day of surprise for some of the several hundred who attended morning services at Walter Johnson High School in Bethesda. The guest speaker was none other than […]

Here are five things you need to know today, Wednesday, Sept. 19, in Montgomery County: 1. No School: It’s a day off for students and teachers. For more information on the MCPS school calendar, click here. 2. Community Open House: Voice your opinions on the future of solid waste management in Montgomery County and its path forward […]

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett became emotional as he discussed the scholarships that allowed him to go to college. As Leggett, the county’s first African-American executive prepares to leave office, MCM’s Doug Tallman talked with Leggett about his journey from poverty in rural Louisiana to become the leader of Maryland’s largest and most diverse county. […]

There’s a new study out that looks at diversity in states across the country, and Maryland ranks seventh for 2018. The finance website, WalletHub.com, ranks Texas (#2), Hawaii (#3), New Jersey (#4), New York (#5), New Mexico (#6), Florida (#8), Nevada (#9), and Illinois (#10) in the top 10 most diverse states. The number one […]

Here are five things you need to know today, Tuesday, Sept. 18, in Montgomery County: 1. Introduction of  Bills: Four new bills are expected to be introduced during the Montgomery County Council’s session today. 2. Coffee with a Cop: Montgomery County Police Department’s First District will host “coffee with a cop” from 9 a.m. until 11 […]