Montgomery Community Media

Rife International, a facilities management, energy efficiency and sustainable constructions services firm earned the Small Business Award from the Montgomery County Department of Economic Development June 24 given to a company with less than ten employees. Related:

A new workgroup is taking a look at how Montgomery County school system designs its future schools. The group is looking at the size, scope and shape of schools that can be built in Montgomery County, including whether schools can be built taller here or in former commercial buildings. James Song, director of facilities for Montgomery County […]

Montgomery County Small Business Awards were announced June 24. MedImmune was named a Small Business Champion for its Supplier Diversity program, which promotes small business development and provides opportunities for qualified small and diverse businesses. Related:

Firefighters are battling a blaze on Howell Road in Bethesda this morning. According to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the fire originated in the basement of the home that is still under construction. One man is suffering burns to the arms and face from the blaze, he said. Piringer wrote the fire caused an estimated […]

A wooden stool, passed down in the family two generations is all Barbara Ortiz and her 13-year-old son Phillip could salvage after a fire destroyed their rented condo in Damascus last month. But the community here is trying to get this mother and son back on their feet. “My 13-year-old is worried about his mother being ok. That is […]

Here are your five things to know today, July 7, in Montgomery County: 1. Fast Swims: The Montgomery County Swim League’s fastest swimmers take to the pool tonight. 2. MV Matters Meeting:  The last of the MV Matters community meetings is tonight to present the Montgomery planning staff recommendations for the Montgomery Village Master Plan. 3. Design Excellence: There is still […]

The recipients of the 2015 Montgomery County Small Business Awards were announced June 24 at the annual county event, held at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, that celebrates and honors local small businesses. The winner of the Nonprofit of the Year is CollegeTracks. Nancy Leopold tells us the importance of this award […]

Normal operations are being restored to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center after an investigation into an alleged report of a gunshot on the campus Monday morning. According to Montgomery County Police Capt. Paul Starks, police agencies conducted an “exhaustive” search of the campus and found no indication or evidence of a firearm as had […]

Montgomery County Small Business Awards were announced June 24. The winner of the Hospitality Company of the Year is Maryland SoccerPlex. Related:

James Schafer, a Montgomery Blair High School physics teacher, has been selected as a recipient of the 2015 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. He is one of just 108 winners from across the nation and one of two from Maryland, according to a White House news release. The PAEMST program, administered […]