Montgomery Community Media

In this MyMCMedia extra, Senator Ben Cardin talks about the need to raise the minimum wage. Take a look:  

Councilmember Hans Riemer recently conducted a survey on Montgomery County’s night life. Over 1,800 respondents ranked dining and entertainment options and answered questions such as; How often do you go out for a meal with friends or for entertainment? How would you rate the nightlife options in your area? Where do you most like to […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, MyMCMedia talks to U.S. Rep. John Delaney at the Gaithersburg Labor Day Parade about his plan to push for an increase in the minimum wage in Maryland. Take a look:

In this clip from County Report This Week, Montgomery County Chief Innovation Officer Dan Hoffman tells us about some work his office is doing to  locate food truck friendly sites throughout the county. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming. Additional Coverage:

Montgomery County’s Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) has contacted approximately 60 individuals to advise them that they are eligible to receive refunds of more than $150 each as a result of their vehicles being improperly towed out of a shopping center in downtown Silver Spring. OCP conducted an investigation into the impound towing of vehicles […]

AstraZeneca has announced that MedImmune, its global biologics research and development arm, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Amplimmune, a privately-held biologics company focused on developing novel therapeutics in cancer immunology. The buyout is designed to strengthen MedImmune’s cancer-related research, and includes an initial payment of $225 million, with the possibility of another […]

Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union (MAFCU) was a proud sponsor of the 2013 Montgomery County Agricultural Fair. MAFCU seized upon an innovative way to combat hunger in Montgomery County. At the 4-H’s Livestock Sale on August 16 they purchased a 1029-pound steer to donate to Manna Food Center. Manna expects the donation to feed close to […]

Wegmans Food Markets will present a $5,000 check to BlackRock Center for the Arts on August 24 at the Center’s Open House. The donation will support educational programs for at-risk youth and BlackRock’s concert series. Wegmans is opening its first grocery store in Montgomery County on September 15 in Germantown. Headquartered in Rochester, NY, Wegmans […]

Famous Dave’s of America, Inc. has announced the Gaithersburg location will close September 8 and a new restaurant will open the following week in Germantown while construction continues at a site in Timonium. After more than a decade on Quince Orchard Road in the Kentlands community, Famous Dave’s lease will expire next month. “Famous Dave’s […]

Federal Realty Investment Trust announced the execution of six new tenant leases that will bring upscale and fast-casual dining options to Pike & Rose, the first major project to break ground in the designated White Flint District since the approval of the White Flint Sector Plan. The restaurants will feature American, European and Asian fare, […]