Montgomery Community Media

Riderwood retirement is uniquely located!  About half of its campus resides in Montgomery County, while the other half sits in Prince George’s County.  The result is that the community enjoys strong partnerships with government agencies and elected officials in both jurisdictions as we serve our residents.  Here’s one story of how employees…and our vendors…showed their […]

Whether you’ve just started a nonprofit, recently submitted your organization’s first Form 990, or are the executive director, it’s important not to lose sight of your obligations under federal and state tax laws. From annual filing and reporting requirements to taxes on business income and payroll compliance, here’s a quick look at what nonprofits need […]

Sunday night was non-profit night at Shirley Povich Field in Bethesda, home to the the Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League’s  Bethesda Big Train.  I was there to see and record the ceremonial first pitch by MCM’s Executive Director Merlyn Reineke – he did not disappoint.  In pre-game warm ups and discussion with Reineke he was […]

If you’re thinking about hiring new employees this year, you won’t want to miss out on these tax breaks. 1. Work Opportunity Credit The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a federal tax credit for employers that hire employees from the following targeted groups of individuals: A member of a family that is a Qualified […]

What is it about July in Montgomery County that makes summer swimming such a pleasure?  Answer: Warm nights around the pool deck cheering for your friends, family and having time to make new friends. July becomes the most intense month for local Montgomery County Swim League and country club swimmers.  Wednesday night B meets for […]

There are many reasons to sell a business. Maybe you’re in ill health or ready to retire. Or you’re tired of working all the time and now that the business is profitable you’re ready to cash in. Whatever the reason, selling a small to medium sized business is a complex venture and many business owners […]

The Markets:  The U.S. investment market’s mid-year report card is a mixed picture. Bonds continue to do well while stocks continue to be flat to down year to date. All those who said interest rates couldn’t go any lower and avoided the bond market, continue to miss a nice rally. Of course, the high yield bond […]

  July 1-29:  Food, Fun & Fitness Free drop-in lunch and activities program for kids age 18-and-under opens at different locations where participants 1-6 graders will enjoy fun recreation guided activities and physical fitness. Kids will enjoy games, arts and crafts, and physical activities in a safe environment. Some locations offer breakfast. Call 240-777-8080 for […]

Montgomery County entrepreneurship has an extremely bright future, if for no other reason than the area’s excellent public schools and location abreast the world’s most powerful city. Those factors guarantee there will be no shortage of either opportunity or individuals capable of capitalizing on it in the county’s foreseeable future. However, the forecast is currently […]

The last day at Congressional for the Quicken Loans National was special. Billy Hurley III, an Annapolis resident, took hold of the lead in the final round and never let go.  Challenging as Congressional can be at times, Hurley was able to walk down the 18th fairway with Ernie Els at his side, a past […]