Montgomery Community Media

Former U.S. Diplomat and UN Ambassador Discusses Middle Eastern Relations with Residents It’s not every day that Ingleside at King Farm hosts a former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, but recently, residents were all ears as they welcomed Thomas Pickering, and had the chance to hear his insights on the topic of Middle Eastern […]

Spring is officially here and with warm weather comes more concerts. Music festivals have been announced and many artists have kicked off tours. You’ll notice many local venues will have packed calendars with performances. There are actually some great acts rolling through the Washington D.C. metro area this week. Here’s Strathmore Wednesday, March 23: Cassandra […]

Riderwood retirement community recently completed a comprehensive slate of events and celebrations in February to commemorate African American History Month. Topics ranged from health, music and current events as the resident-led African American History Club coordinated the activities. On February 5, a panel of health care experts provided advice on heart health as the “Go […]

Most people file a tax return because they have to, but even if you don’t, there are times when you should because you might be eligible for a tax refund and not know it. This year, there are a few new rules for taxpayers who must file. The six tax tips below should help you […]

With all of the growing attention on Cuba I thought it would be a good idea to check out a local shop with a little Cuban flare. The Cuban Corner in Rockville will give you a taste of Cuba without having to leave Montgomery County.  I had my first taste of Cuban coffee while I […]

Chip Warner, the former Executive Director of Riderwood retirement community, earned a regional level promotion with Erickson Living, our manager and developer.  Take a minute to learn about our new Executive Director, Gary Hibbs, and why this is a homecoming for him. Riderwood, the Erickson Living retirement community, named Gary D. Hibbs as its Executive […]

I’ve been a fan of Emily Haines and Metric for a few years now, so to say I was excited to see them perform was an understatement. The band headlined a sold-out show at The Fillmore Silver Spring on March 14. And while there were definitely memorable moments, I left the concert feeling slightly underwhelmed. […]

  You can learn many things from watching a presidential race, not all of them political. The combination of high stakes and detailed media coverage surrounding the Republican race to the nomination, for example, allows you to view everyday office and workplace dynamics through the lens of a high-profile struggle that everyone can identify with. In […]

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) supported Tri State Restorations LLC and celebrated their grand opening by conducting a “Ribbon Cutting” Ceremony on Friday, March 11. Tri State Restorations LLC is located at 22530 Gateway Center Drive, Suite 600 in Clarksburg.                                […]

Ok, so it is my first visit to Florida during Spring Training. I admit it, I have become a snowbird and like most wintering birds here on the West Coast of Florida, vacation plans during March revolve around baseball. Spring Training is in full bloom and I am a casual visitor rather than the working […]