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Small businesses already face tough competition from major retailers, and after the Montgomery County Council voted to approve an increase in the minimum wage, some local business owners and officials are concerned. “I will probably be raising prices and wages in order to maintain a high quality standard and that’s what I need to do […]

In this MyMcMedia extra, U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., reacts to the death of former South African President Nelson Mandela while in Montgomery County on Dec. 6. Take a look: Related Posts:

U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin stood before an audience of more than 200 representatives from Maryland non-profits Friday, Dec. 6, to thank them for their service and tell them he wants to help them reach more people and touch more lives. “Congress has a weird way of saying thank you, but I thank you,” said Sen. […]

Former South African President Nelson Mandela died Dec. 5 at the age of 95. Montgomery County Council President Craig Rice and Councilmembers Nancy Navarro, Roger Berliner, George Leventhal and Phil Andrews reflect on his life and legacy: Council President Craig Rice: “Nelson Mandela was an icon.  His work will transcend time and likely never be duplicated. […]

In this MyMCMedia extra, Gaithersburg Councilmember Jud Ashman touts the 2014 Gaithersburg Book Festival. Here’s the skinny on some of the authors and the website: Mark your calendar for May 17, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Learn more at Gaithersburg Book Festival.

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett signed a bill on Dec. 5 that will raise the minimum wage from $7.25 to $11.50 over a four year period. Prince George’s County recentl y followed Montgomery County, passing a similar measure, and the District of Columbia is moving to do the same. “The victory is for the people who […]

In this MyMCMedia extra, Montgomery County’s Economic Development Director Steve Silverman talks about his goal for the upcoming year: tackling the White Oak Science Gateway Master Plan. Take a look here:

In this MyMCMedia extra, Steve Silverman, Director of the Montgomery County Department of Economic Development, talks about Gov. Martin O’Malley’s trip to South America. Take a look here:

First Book Montgomery County is looking to change the holiday season for local children one page at a time. As shoppers wandered through aisles to pick out gifts at Barston’s Child’s Play in Rockville, volunteers greeted them at the door with free gift wrapping services, hoping to collect money for children that wouldn’t have a […]

Black Friday and Cyber Monday center on buying gifts and finding the best deals to kick off the holiday shopping season. But the Tuesday following the madness is focused on making someone else’s holiday shine. Part of a national effort to spread philanthropy as well as holiday cheer, Dec. 3 is deemed “Giving Tuesday” and […]