Montgomery Community Media

What exactly does it mean to “Get Out the Vote” (GOTV)? For those who are new to campaigning, it simply means helping turnout votes during election time. The GOTV process involves field campaign staff targeting specific blocks of voters by precincts.  Most field strategies are based on election rules and primarily involve voter contact. Voter […]

Confused about which credits and deductions you can claim on your 2015 tax return? You’re not alone. Here are six tax breaks that you won’t want to overlook. 1. State Sales and Income Taxes Thanks to last-minute tax extender legislation passed in December, taxpayers filing their 2015 returns can still deduct either state income tax […]

The Mansion at Strathmore will be filled with the sounds of Mediterranean folk music this week with the vocal stylings of Artist in Residence Cassandra Allen. Allen will put on her residency concerts on March 9th and 23rd at 7:30 p.m. Allen’s second performance on March 23rd will feature a debut piece commissioned by Strathmore. […]

Most business owners say their schedule is demanding enough without adding one more activity to their busy calendar. So why do so many try to make a commitment to add the time into their schedule to join and actively participate in their local chamber of commerce? Because membership in the local chamber offers numerous benefits […]

March 1:  Tiny Tots at Scotland Neighborhood Recreation Center 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Free/Gratis.  This program is for 18 months and younger with adult participation required. Structured classes and story time, open gym. Program meets every Tuesday and Thursday. Call 240.777.8075 for more information. March 1:  Senior Program at Scotland Neighborhood Recreation Center 12:00 […]

Form of Business Organization: Which Should You Choose? Businesses fall under one of two federal tax systems: Taxation of both the entity itself (on the income it earns) and the owners (on dividends or other profit participation the owners receive from the business). This system applies to the business S-corporation-called the “C-corporation” (C-corp) for reasons […]

As voters in a dozen states cast their ballots for the candidates of their choice on Super Tuesday, a dozen candidates running for office in the state of Maryland are taping their candidates statements at the studios of Montgomery Community Media (MCM) today. Mandi Wyndham is the Training and Volunteer Services Coordinator at MCM, and […]

As an adult, you probably have your office, whether it be a home office or one at your job, setup in a manner conducive to how you work best. Thus, you might have your computer in the middle of the desk, a docking station with extra screen, ample room to lay out papers on the […]

With a spirit of adventure still in her eyes and the love for family always in her heart, Lesley Easton is about to celebrate a milestone birthday. The resident of Riderwood retirement community will turn 23 on February 29. Yes, Lesley Easton is a Leap Year Baby, born in 1924. “My birthday has always been […]

Save the date: Montgomery Community Media is counting down to our annual “Day in the Life of Montgomery County” celebration on April 22nd.  It’s only eight weeks away! This annual event celebrates the people and places in Montgomery County that make our county so extraordinary. Participation is easy. All you have to do is share […]