Montgomery Community Media

Initial claims for unemployment filed by Montgomery County residents, which had been decreasing for several weeks, rose for the second week in a row. During the week that ended March 20, county residents filed 2,401 initial claims. During the week ending March 13, 2,024 residents filed initial claims. During the week that ending March 6, […]

The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is currently taking applications for the Community Services Grants Program. The program offers up to $10,000 in support of health and human service projects. The program will offer one-time grants to nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County serving residents in the community. In addition to the […]

The Montgomery County’s Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) reopened the Cabin John Liquor and Wine store on March 22. The store temporarily shut down earlier in March due to an employee’s potential exposure to COVID-19. After health officials instructed employees to quarantine at the store located at 11301 Seven Locks Road in Potomac, they were forced […]

Scams related to COVID-19 have increased rapidly in recent months due to scammers taking advantage of the worldwide health crisis. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), as of January 2021, they received nearly 327,000 consumer complaints related to COVID-19. MyMCM spoke with Attorney Roberto Anguizola from the FTC’s marketing department about the most common […]

Beginning March 22, Krispy Kreme shops around the country are offering one free original glazed doughnut to anyone who has received the COVID-19 vaccine. To get your free treat, you simply have to show your vaccination card. The only Krispy Kreme in Montgomery County is located on Shady Grove Road in the Fallsgrove Village Shopping […]

Two years ago MJ Pet Bakery was born, a venture of two Hispanic women who are dedicated to making cakes, cookies and other delicacies for dogs and cats. Julissa Peña and María Tamayo, the owners of the business, spoke with MyMCMedia about where the idea came from and how their business has become stronger than […]

Hace dos años nació MJ Pet Bakery, un emprendimiento de dos mujeres hispanas que se dedican hacer tortas, galletas y otras delicias para perros y gatos. Julissa Peña y María Tamayo, las propietarias del negocio conversaron con MyMCMedia sobre de dónde surgió la idea y cuentan que en este año de pandemia su negocio ha […]

Maryland is the fourth most innovative state in 2021, according to a recent study by the personal finance website WalletHub. The report analyzed the 50 states and Washington D.C. across two categories and 22 key indicators of “innovation-friendliness.” The categories are “Human Capital” and “Innovation Environment.” The indicators range from the share of STEM professionals […]

Kim Foley joins Kelly Leonard for MyMCM’s March episode of Small Business Network at Home. The series of monthly sessions facilitated by Leonard address topics of interest to small business owners in Montgomery County. March’s topic is “How to Make the Most of Every Online Meeting.” Watch the entire show here: Kim Foley is the […]

Mrs. K’s Toll House, which has been a fixture on Colesville Road in Silver Spring for 90 years, will reopen as early as June – under the name Zinnia – as a wine and beer garden, according to Chris Brown, an owner and manager at Takoma Beverage Co. Future plans call for an indoor cafe […]