Montgomery Community Media

En el mes de julio, las Bibliotecas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery estarán ofreciendo talleres virtuales gratuitos y sesiones individuales para asesorar a personas que buscan empleo. Para participar en estas sesiones virtuales se requiere que las personas interesadas tengan una conexión de Internet y un dispositivo electrónico para poder conectarse. Durante lo largo y […]

The Montgomery County Black Collective hosted a virtual forum Thursday evening to address priorities voiced by residents, such as equitable distribution of funding, access to resources, and inclusion in policy development. During ‘The Black Agenda 2021 – Event 3: We Are Here!’ – local elected officials, including members from the County Council and Board of Education, […]

As Brood X cicadas die, one artist in North Bethesda is transforming their corpses and shells into pieces of jewelry. Dennis Ray, owner of Nature’s Creations which operates in North Bethesda, has been making and selling botanical jewelry and natural art for more than 40 years. He discovered his craft at the recently demolished Woodward High School in the late 70s, through an art project he had in a chemistry class. Since then, Ray […]

La Corporación de Desarrollo Económico del Condado de Montgomery (MCEDC por sus siglas en inglés) ofrece subvenciones para organizaciones sin fines de lucro locales que se centran en el espíritu empresarial de minorías y mujeres, educación STEM, desarrollo de innovación en investigación o fabricación a pequeña escala. MyMCM conversó con Daniel Parra, Director de Diversidad […]

The Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation [MCEDC] is offering grant funding for local nonprofits that focus on minority and women entrepreneurship, STEM education, research innovation development, or small-scale manufacturing. Funds ranging from $10,000 to $20,000 will be awarded to local organizations that create and sustain jobs. Applications will become available on July 6. Montgomery County Council […]

Bump ‘n Grind, “a specialty coffee shop/record store dedicated to and inspired by coffee, music and community,” will be opening at the Silver Spring library this Saturday. Previously, the coffee shop was located less than a mile away on East-West Highway in Silver Spring. A post from the company’s Twitter account read, “Hey Silver Spring! We […]

Luego de 42 años en el negocio, Westwood Pet Center cerrará sus puertas el 30 de junio. La tienda, localizada en Westwood Shopping Center en Bethesda, ha sido operada y de propiedad familiar desde 1972. Dave Griffin, de 63 años, abrió la tienda cuando tenía 21 años. Su trabajo en la industria de alimentos domésticos […]

After 42 years in business, Westwood Pet Center will close its doors on June 30. The store, located in the Westwood Shopping Center in Bethesda, has been family-owned and operated since 1972. Dave Griffin, 63, opened the store when he was 21 years old. His work in the pet food industry and passion for animals […]

Just Puppies of Maryland in Rockville was charged with selling puppies in violation of the No More Puppy Mills Act, Attorney General Brian Frosh announced in a news release June 17. Charges were filed against Just Puppies, which is located in Twinbrook Center on Veirs Mill Road, as well as another of its locations in […]

A third Shake Shack restaurant has been recently proposed to open in Montgomery County, in the Rockville/North Bethesda area, according to plans on the construction project information and data website Construction Journal. According to the plan, the former Arby’s fast food restaurant at 11710 Rockville Pike would be renovated into the fast-casual burger restaurant. Shake […]