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Be Informed and Get Active

Montgomery Community Media/MCM exists because of advocacy from within our community. Federal communications laws gives the option to local franchising authorities to establish public access organizations, funding and channels like MCM. Without your vocal support this vital resource could be eliminated.

Show your support for MCM by staying informed and expressing the importance of public access and community media. This section is your resource for tracking national and local policy trends.

Support the Community Preservation Act Now!

On October 8, Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) filed the Community Access Preservation Act - HR 3745. If the bill is ratified, it would preserve and protect PEG access channels in four ways.

This bill:

  1. Allows PEG fees to be used for any PEG-related purposes;
  2. Ends operators' discriminatory treatment of PEG channels;
  3. Directs the FCC to study and report on the effects recent states' video franchising legislation have had on PEG access; and
  4. Defines all video services delivered to the home over wire as "cable" for the purposes of the act, regardless of the transmission protocol used.

Press Release :: October 8, 2009

Baldwin Advocates for Community Access TV

Public, Educational, Governmental Channels Need Support

Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin has introduced the Community Access Preservation (CAP) Act of 2009 (H.R. 3745) to address the challenges faced by public, educational, and governmental (PEG) TV channels and community access television stations.

Historically, the funding for and broadcast of PEG channels have been negotiated as part of local franchise agreements between cable companies and local franchise authorities. However, twenty-three states have enacted new telecommunication laws that establish state-level franchise authorities. As a result of these recent state-wide agreements and a lack of adequate federal protection, some PEG channels now face significant broadcast and funding obstacles.

“Local access channels bring unique voices, perspectives, and programming to television,” said Congresswoman Baldwin. “The nature of television programming is changing, as are the methods in which that programming is delivered. These changes should not come at the expense of the diversity and vibrancy of local voices,” Baldwin said. ...more

Act now to help protect public access! As a community media advocate, you can help in many ways...more

Using the online tool kit, contact your representative or senator to take action and support the Community Preservation Act - HR 3745!

 

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03/23/10
Women Provincial Leaders of Iraq Tour Montgomery Community Media Television

03/04/10
Montgomery Community Media Airs Maryland General Assembly Proceedings

10/19/09
Merlyn Reineke Named Executive Director of Montgomery Community Television, Inc.

07/10/09
Montgomery Community Media's Moco AM/PM Highlights Community Events Around the County

03/16/09
21 This Week Special Election Edition to Air on Montgomery Community Media

02/25/09
Montgomery Community Media's TV Series '501(c)(3) is Looking For Guests

02/24/09
Board, Producers and Volunteers Show Strong Opposition to Bill 1182

02/12/09
Montgomery Community Media Presents Making History: A Black History Month Special

01/26/09
Montgomery Community Media Presents Martin Luther King Day Celebration 2009

12/28/2008
MCM's Think Green Premieres

10/17/2008
Candidates Forum airing on MCM

08/08/2008
Potomac Volunteer wins National video award

08/08/2008
MONTGOMERY COMMUNITY MEDIA VOLUNTEER WINS LEADERSHIP AWARD FOR DIVERSITY

01/18/08
Meet the Candidates on Montgomery Community Media TV

12/7/07
ACCESS MONTGOMERY HONORS VOLUNTEER ACHIEVEMENT IN LOCAL COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING

11/30/07
MONTGOMERY COMMUNITY MEDIA PAYS TRIBUTE TO JANE LAWTON AT THE 22nd ANNUAL VOLUNTEER AWARDS CEREMONY

11/20/07
TEN YEARS AND COUNTING LAW SCHOOL FOR THE PUBLIC FEATURES REAL TOPICS ON ISSUES THAT AFFECT  RESIDENTS

7/17/07
Access Community Media Documents Creation of Mural for the Charles W. Gilchrist Center

8/24/06
Montgomery Community Media Presents 2006 Montgomery County Primary Electoral Debates

10/11/06
Photo Opportunity Montgomery Community Media Increases Access to Local Candidates

7/26/06
MONTGOMERY COMMUNITY MEDIA’S LONGEST RUNNING SERIES STILL GOING STRONG

Logos and Guidelines
Guidelines for Downloading and Use

  1. Samples of logos are to be provided by MCT.
  2. No items which utilize the MCT logos may be created for sale without prior approval of the Board President.  Approval may not be withheld without reason.  Appeal of any denial may be made to the MCT Board.
  3. Your use may not be obscene or pornographic, and may not be disparaging, defamatory, or libelous to MCT, any of its products, or any other person or entity.
  4. Your use may not directly or indirectly imply MCT’s sponsorship, affiliation, or endorsement or your product or service.
  5. Your use may not: infringe on any MCT intellectual property or other rights, does not violate any state or federal laws, and complies with international IP laws.
  6. These guidelines do not give you permission to use any other MCT logos, icons, or trademarks. MCT reserves the right in its sole discretion to terminate or modify your permission to display the MCT logos or signage at any time.

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For questions or comments about our website, email the webmaster at web@mymcmedia.org.
              
General Information
Montgomery Community Television, Inc.
7548 Standish Place
Rockville, MD 20855 
(301) 424-1730 phone
(301) 294-7476 fax
http://www.mymcmedia.org

Administrative Office Hours
9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
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For volunteer services
– 301-424-1730, ext. 349
For training information – 301-424-1730, ext 351
For professional production services - 301-424-1730, ext. 351
For equipment check-outs, check-ins and editing – 301-424-1730, ext. 346

Facilities Hours
Monday - Thursday: 2pm - 10pm
Friday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday: 9am - 7pm
Sunday: 12:00pm - 6:00pm

For information on jobs and internships with Montgomery Community Media, visit the corporate section of our website.

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Map and Directions to Montgomery Community Media


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Directions (see Map/Directions tab)
From Virginia, Potomac:
Take I-270 north toward Frederick. Stay in far right lanes and follow signs to Exit 8. At exit bear right to Redland Road. Turn right on Crabbs Branch Way. Turn right onto Standish Place. Turn right into fifth driveway on right.

From Frederick:
Take I-270 south toward Washington. Take I-370 toward Shady Grove Metro Station. Exit onto Shady Grove Road West and turn left at the light onto Crabbs Branch Way. Turn right onto Standish Place. Turn right into fifth driveway on right.


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Frequently Asked Questions

1.) What's the difference between Montgomery Community Television (MCT) and Montgomery Community Media?
2.) Must I be a Montgomery County Resident to get involved?
3.) Where can I watch MCM programming?
4.) Is public access the same as public television?

1.) What's the difference between Montgomery Community Television (MCT) and Montgomery Community Media?
Montgomery Community Television is the nonprofit organization that runs the service, Montgomery Community Media. The two could be used interchangeably but when we refer to our public access services or the public access channels we use Montgomery Community Media. When referring to any business or legal aspects, we use Montgomery Community Television.

2.) Must I be a Montgomery County Resident to get involved?
No, but there are some limitations. You must be a Montgomery County Resident to serve or be certified as a producer or a person who submits or presents programming on MCM. Non-residents can also serve or be certified as a producer or submit or present programming on MCM if you represent a Montgomery County business or organization. Non-residents can be certified as technical volunteers which allows you to work on any programs produced at Montgomery Community Media.

3.) Where can I watch MCM programming?
MCM programming can be seen on channels 19 and 21 on RCN, Verizon and Comcast cable systems in Montgomery County. Verizon's cable system extends our reach into portions of Prince Georges County. Soon, MCM will also be streaming on the web.

4.) Is public access the same as public television?
No. Public access is available to anyone from our community, is mostly local programming and we will accept almost all programming so long as it is noncommercial, legal content and does not solicit. Public television on the other hand is very selective about the programs that are broadcast most of which comes from the PBS network.

 

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