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The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is a national non-profit organization. In just under a decade, the Montgomery County Power Camp hosted in Gaithersburg went from 60 campers to about 200 a year. The event was hosted at Covenant Life Church, located 7501 Muncaster Mill Rd, and brought together local student athletes and volunteers for a […]

I have been covering the county’s initiative on boosting the nighttime economy for the past two months. To get a feel for what the issue was about, I decided to spend a few hours in downtown Silver Spring on a Friday night with my family. It’s something I enjoy doing on a regular basis. I have noticed a large increase […]

My editor and I were talking about the best way to cover the Supreme Court prior to its decision on same-sex marriage. Afterwards,  my videographer and I were out the door (including our intern) and headed to Rockville Town Square to cover reaction to the news. I was able to get a few people talking […]

The Supreme Court rules in favor of same-sex marriage, safety and transportation lead in nightlife discussion, Maryland fuel tax increase and tips to beat the heat at AT&T National. Trending stories in video this week: The Supreme Court’s decision on same-sex marriage on June 26 gained reaction from across the nation. Here is what Montgomery County residents had to […]

Delving into the issue of creating a nightlife in Montgomery County is an intricate one, according to county officials. At a recent leadership summit, experts and practitioners reviewed best practices to discuss a strategic plan around managing and measuring a district focused on dining. MyMCMedia’s Tamika Smith reports. The two-day  Sociable City Leadership Summit was hosted by […]

The Supreme Court’s decision on same-sex marriage on June 26 is drawing reaction from across the nation. The 5-4 ruling struck down a part of the Defense of Marriage Act making it unconstitutional for the definition of marriage to be limited to a man and woman. MyMCMedia’s Tamika Smith reports on Montgomery County residents reaction […]

When Maryland state legislators return in January, reforming the communications tax structure may be a top issue. A new proposal to modify the state’s communications tax structure suggests it be modified to 4 percent. The current rate varies per industry including: 6 percent on the sales tax of wireless phones, 2 percent franchise tax on landline phones […]

Creating a nighttime economy task force to boost Montgomery County’s nightlife is just a start, according to Councilmember Hans Riemer (D-At large). Riemer was one of many officials who spoke at the Sociable City Leadership Summit at the Silver Spring Civic Center. He is one of the main advocates of increasing the economic competitiveness of […]

The Corporate Volunteer Council of Montgomery County (CVC-MC) was recognized nationally for its commitment to teaching businesses about building partnerships with non-profit organizations. A relationship that benefits businesses and communities through volunteering and networking opportunities. The 25-year-old organization assists more than 60 businesses in the area. (CVC-MC) received the honor by Points of Light at its annual conference […]

Business owners want the nightlife boosted, Power 2 Give launches crowd-funding tool for non-profits and over 100 small business owners attend Montgomery County Small Business Day. Trending stories in video this week: A black bear spent less than an hour eating breakfast in a Gaithersburg neighborhood on June 20. The inaugural Montgomery County Small Business […]