Montgomery Community Media

Montgomery Community Media is mourning the loss of Frank Nelson, a volunteer producer and the creator of FRESH TV, who passed away on Sept. 18. A Silver Spring resident, Mr. Nelson is survived by his wife of 30 years, Cheryl, and his daughters,  Nilaja Nelson of Georgia, Ifetayo Nelson of North Carolina, Tiffany Nelson and […]

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) conducted a “Ribbon Cutting” Ceremony for Metropolitan Ballet Theatre and Academy (MBT). Metropolitan Ballet Theatre and Academy is located at 220 Perry Parkway in Gaithersburg. The ceremony was conducted on Wednesday, Sept. 24. “We are so proud of our community today. The support for arts education in Montgomery County […]

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) honored its volunteers at the Business Networking after Five event on Thursday, September 19. The event was held at and sponsored by Smokey Glen Farm Barbequers, Inc. in Gaithersburg. The GGCC holds its annual picnic in honor of its volunteers who generously give their time and talents to the […]

Where will the journey of learning lead us this year? To prepare, we must pack our suitcases in anticipation of the adventures that lie ahead. And so we began with a simple question, “What should we pack for this year-long trip?” Responses from the students were quite practical until Kathryn raised her hand and stated, […]

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) recently conducted a “Ribbon Cutting” Ceremony for The Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences new library/media center. The Barnesville School is located at 21830 Peach Tree Road in Barnesville. The ceremony was conducted on Tuesday, Sept. 16. The Barnesville School offers a joyful and vigorous academic program for Preschool […]

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) held its 24th Annual Business Golf Classic at Worthington Manor Golf Club on Friday, Sept. 12. The chamber’s tournament affords golfers the opportunity to grow their business & play golf at the same time. This tournament is intended to offer enjoyable golf and the opportunity to network. “At the […]

“If you don’t go fire-walking, you’re not a team player.” So came the edict from the management of a large company, a brand known to everyone in America. And the luckless managers involved – well, they felt they had little choice. What are you gonna do – say no to the CEO and be branded […]

This week’s hearing regarding public campaign financing brings to light the frustration many of us feel about growing voter apathy in Montgomery County. During the June primaries, Montgomery County had the lowest voter turnout of any county in the state… just over 16%. Sure, it was just a primary in an off-season election, and there […]

OUTDOOR MOVIE and More!! FREE Potomac Community Center Featuring Rio 2 (Rated G). Movie Begins 7:30 pm – Activities start at 6:30 PM Carnival Games, Inflatables, Contests, and Music before the movie, Snack Bar Friday September 26, 2014 Presented by the Potomac Community Center, Montgomery County Recreation Sponsored by the Friends of Potomac Community Center […]

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) and Frederick County Chamber joined forces to bring its members together for an “Evening of Networking” at the Comus Inn at Sugarloaf Mountain on Wednesday, September 10, 2014. Over 200 business folks attended the exclusive event in the hopes to make new connections and/or strengthen their existing ones. “The […]