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UPDATED A fire at a sign shop at 9103 C Gaither Road caused an estimated $600,000 in damage, according to a Montgomery County fire official. When the first units arrived on scene, Fire and Rescue Services Spokesperson Pete Piringer said smoke was coming from the building which is located near Shady Grove Road. According to […]

Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal gives his take on the proposed merger of Exelon and Pepco Holdings, Inc. in this MyMCMedia Extra. The Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced it will hold a Rockville hearing on Jan. 13 to receive public comments on the proposed merger. The merger would combine Exelon’s three top-performing […]

CRAVE, a restaurant that specializes in sushi, wine and American cuisine, just opened its first restaurant in the Mid-Atlantic region on Jan. 11, at Westfield Montgomery Mall. Winner of the National Restaurant Association “Hot Concepts” award in 2012, Minnesota-based CRAVE creates a unique dining experience where guests can enjoy an eclectic American menu and a […]

Montgomery County firefighters are on the scene of what a fire official describes as a “flash fire” at Panda Express at the Lakeforest Mall in Gaithersburg. Fire and Rescue Services Spokesperson Pete Piringer said the fire is now out. According to Piringer, an employee is being evaluated by EMS for minor burns. Lake Forest mall […]

Zengo Cycle, an indoor cycling studio, is getting ready for its grand opening on Dec. 31 in Gaithersburg. According to Marc Caputo, studio’s founder, Zengo Cycle is a full body workout where members cycle for 50-minutes in a low lit blue glow room and intense music where people can just “turn your brain off.” “There’s no judgment. […]

UPDATED 12-29-14 The Montgomery County Division of Solid Waste Services (Department of Environmental Protection) is reminding residents scheduled for trash and recycling collections in the areas affected by the strike at Unity Disposal and Recycling LLC, to put their trash and recyclables out by 7 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 29. Residents in the affected areas […]

Photos of famous Cuban-Americans and plaques with names of Cuban professors, journalists, and business people, adorn the walls of The Cuban Corner, a family-owned restaurant that has been opened in Rockville for the past 19 years. The smell of spices and seasoning from its famous ropa vieja- shredded beef with rice, beans- along with Cuban music […]

A business consulting organization called Compass has granted the Montgomery County Food Security Collaborative $130,000 in-kind hours to help the group combat hunger in Montgomery County. Compass is a Washington, D.C.- based organization that provides pro bono business consulting to nonprofits whose work benefits the Greater Washington, DC and Philadelphia communities. The Montgomery County Food […]

It was a morning to network, meet local business owners, and to learn from county officials about the role of small businesses in the county’s economy. Approximately 50 local entrepreneurs attended the Small Business University’s networking breakfast on Dec. 18 at Montgomery Community Media’s television station. Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal was the keynote speaker. […]

Montgomery County officials along with local business leaders visited India on a 12-day mission in November with the goal to broaden Montgomery County’s reach in biotech, other high-tech areas, and to address culture, education, and economic development. According to a press release, county officials and business leaders visited seven cities resulting in more than 100 meetings […]