McDonald’s Employee Stabbed Following Worker Dispute

A McDonald’s restaurant employee stabbed a fellow worker Tuesday night at a Rockville Pike location, Rockville City Police Spokesperson Andrea Escher wrote in a statement. An ongoing dispute between the two employees led to the...

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November SBN Examines Unmanaged Cybersecurity Risk

Montgomery Community Media’s November Small Business Network examines the cybersecurity risk many businesses must face and how to address the threat of cyber attacks. The series of monthly sessions facilitated by Kelly...

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SBN en Español – Empleos para Personas con Discapacidades

El cuarto episodio de Small Business Network en Español trata el tema del empleo para personas con discapacidades. Los invitados explican las oportunidades y la importancia de emplear a personas con capacidades laborales, pero...

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October SBN: Navigating Challenging Negotiations

Montgomery Community Media’s October Small Business Network addresses the best methods to handle challenging negotiations. The series of monthly sessions facilitated by Kelly Leonard addresses topics of interest to small...

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September SBN: Socially Responsible Business Practices

Carrie Fox joins Kelly Leonard for MyMCM’s September episode of Small Business Network.  The series of monthly sessions facilitated by Kelly Leonard addresses topics of interest to small business owners in Montgomery...

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Montgomery County Makes Progress Closing Racial Gap in Vaccinations

Friday afternoon, county health officials offered free vaccinations outside of Afrikutz Barber & Beauty Shop in Silver Spring. Residents who received a free vaccine also received a free haircut. The initiative was aimed at...

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October 25, 2014 | Sonya Burke

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Redevelopment of Takoma Junction Lot (VIDEO)

The redevelopment of the Takoma Junction Lot at the corners of Ethan Allen and Carroll Avenues was recently the focus of a community meeting where four request for proposal finalists were given the opportunity to present their plans. Take a look: Visit Takoma Park City TV to see more Takoma Park City Television.

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October 25, 2014 | Krista Brick

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Bethesda Green Incubator Helped Toss a Salad Dressing Creator into the Business World (VIDEO)

Dress It UP Dressing is a brand of organic salad dressing created by Sophia Maroon who started her company So Fine Foods with the help of the Bethesda Green incubator. In this MyMCMedia Extra she talks about launching her company.   Related: Related:

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October 24, 2014 | Staff Writer

Ted’s Montana Grill Coming to Downtown Crown (PHOTO)

City officials and others joined representatives of JBGR Retail on Oct. 24 for a ribbon cutting at Downtown Crown, where it was announced that Ted Turner’s Ted’s Montana Grill has signed on as the latest restaurant headliner. “We started reviewing plans for Downtown Crown years ago, watched over the past couple of years as it […]

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October 23, 2014 | Krista Brick

Emergent Biosolutions Volunteers Tour Project They Helped Build in Gaithersburg (PHOTOS)(VIDEO)

They might be more comfortable with a test tube or a Petri dish but dozens of Emergent BioSolutions employees took to hammers, caulking guns and paint brushes to help build Habitat for Humanity’s newest project in Gaithersburg. The project called Maple Hill off Emory Grove Road includes 19 homes , the largest project in the […]

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October 23, 2014 | Staff Writer

Harold Charles Offers Advice for Small Businesses (VIDEO)

CEEPCO President Harold Charles headlined the Small Business University event at the television studios of Montgomery Community Media on October 23. CEEPCO is a local design-build minority owned consulting firm based in Silver Spring with two offices in Haiti. Charles’ address focused on the growing pains small business experience both locally and internationally. Watch Charles’ […]

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October 21, 2014 | Krista Brick

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Berliner Talks about Bethesda Green’s Lead in Community Sustainable Efforts (VIDEO)

County Councilmember Roger Berliner recently attended the Bethesda Green Gala and comments in this MyMCMedia Extra. Related:

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October 20, 2014 | Krista Brick

Cell Tower Requested at Roberto Clemente Middle School in Germantown

A communications company has requested a cell tower at Roberto Clemente Middle School in Germantown. Montgomery County Public Schools spokesman Dana Tofig confirmed that a company has approached that school at 18808 Waring Station Road as a potential site for its communications equipment. He did not have specifics about the type of equipment or the […]

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October 20, 2014 | Krista Brick

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Aquilino Cancer Center to Name Meditation Room in Honor of Retiring State Senator Jennie Forehand

The Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center Foundation is scheduled to pay tribute to Maryland State Senator Jennie Forehand for her long-standing advocacy of Shady Grove Medical Center during its annual dinner on Oct. 21 and name the Aquilino Cancer Center’s meditation room in her honor. “As one of the initial supporters of Shady Grove […]

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October 18, 2014 | Staff Writer

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‘Montgomery Moving Forward’ Calls for a Single Workforce Development Authority (VIDEO)

With the goal of creating a single workforce development authority, members of Montgomery Moving Forward recently announced a call to action that details what steps to take during the next two years to close the gap between good jobs and the number of skilled people. A diverse coalition of leaders calls for accountability to ensure […]

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October 17, 2014 | Krista Brick

Green Wheaton’s Executive Director Accepts Green Champions Award (VIDEO)

Wendy Howard, founder of Silver Spring-based WH Consulting also serves as the executive director of GreenWheaton, a local nonprofit promoting sustainable practices. She earned the Bethesda Magazine Green Champions Award for her work in the green arena. In this MyMCMedia Extra Howard talks about her award and her efforts. Related:

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