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Montgomery County officials along with local business leaders visited India on a 12-day mission in November with the goal to broaden Montgomery County’s reach in biotech, other high-tech areas, and to address culture, education, and economic development. According to a press release, county officials and business leaders visited seven cities resulting in more than 100 meetings […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra, Montgomery County Councilmember Tom Hucker says “there’s a huge heroin problem statewide,” adding that this is a “real problem that is totally avoidable.” Take a look:   Related:

CASA de Maryland has been holding a series of orientation clinics to inform residents about President Barack Obama’s executive action for immigration relief. On Sunday, Dec. 21, CASA is scheduled to host the last informative session at 2 p.m. in Riverdale at the St. Bernard’s Church. “It’s design for us to provide information on the […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra, Montgomery County Councilmember Tom Hucker talks about what residents can expect from him as he begins his journey in the County Council.

Approximately 50 local small business owners attended the Small Business University’s networking breakfast on Dec. 18 at Montgomery Community Media’s television station. Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal was the keynote speaker. During his address, Leventhal talked about the importance of entrepreneurs and small business in the county. “We need to continue to foster and promote […]

In this MyMCMedia’s Extra, Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal wishes Alan Gross a “Happy Hanukkah” and adds “I entirely support President Obama’s decision.” Related:

Alan Gross, a USAID subcontractor who lived in Potomac, was released from a Cuban prison on Dec. 17 as part of an agreement between the U.S. and Cuba. Gross spent more than five years in a Cuba prison. He was arrested in December 2009. After arriving on American soil, Gross talked to reporters at a press conference where […]

When it comes to the Purple Line Project, Congressman Chris Van Hollen says it would be a “big mistake to pull the plug.” Find out more in this MyMCMedia Extra video: In this MyMCMedia Extra, U.S. Representative Chris Van Hollen says he looks forward to work with Maryland Governor-elect Larry Hogan, and agrees that everyone must work […]

Santa has traded his sleigh for a motorcycle. The Montgomery County Police Department’s annual “Santa Ride” started at 10 a.m. on Dec. 17. Motor squad officers are escorting Santa on a motorcycle bringing gift bags and donations to a party for the children whose families are residents at the Children’s Inn at NIH. Montgomery County Police […]

Hanukkah begins at sundown on Dec. 16 and ends in the evening of December 24. This is one of the best known Jewish holidays- an eight-day observance to honor the struggle for religious freedom. Rabbi Yehuda Glick, from Chabad of Germantown, said Hanukkah is a holiday that dates back more than 2,000 years to celebrate […]