Montgomery Community Media

The Nighttime Economy Task Force is more than half-way through developing draft recommendations to help boost the nightlife in Montgomery County and the group wants more community input. At its latest meeting (on August 19), at the Rockville Library each subcommittee gave a few draft recommendations that they will be sharing with the community. The […]

The Nighttime Economy Task Force meets on Aug. 19  at the Rockville Library. It’s scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. Earlier this summer,  Nighttime Economy Task Force subcommittees began drafting recommendations that will be submitted to Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett (D) in August. The subcommittees include: entertainment, public use and amenities, quality of life, transportation, […]

Pepco is warning its customers about a scam involving prepaid “Green Dot MoneyPak” card. Callers claiming to represent Pepco are contacting customers telling them their electric service is scheduled to be shut off and they should make a payment by purchasing one of these cards. Pepco reminds home and business owners to practice safety when […]

Nearly seven million people visited Montgomery County last year. CCM’s Susan Kennedy spoke with Kelly Groff, director, Montgomery County Conference and Visitors Center about what makes Montgomery County a great place to visit and how tourism impacts the local economy. Take a look. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its […]

Dozens of local and state officials gathered at the Bethesda Metro earlier this month to learn more about the governor’s transportation investments announcement for Montgomery County. County Cable Montgomery’s Susan Kenedy reports. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming. For more on the transportation announcement: https://archive.mymcmedia.org/millions-for-montgomery-county-transportation-projects-photos-video/

The President of the Montgomery Business Development Corporation, Holly Sears Sullivan, tells us about the MBDC’s new website, MontgomeryBusiness.org during an interview with MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

In this MyMCMedia extra, Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Marilyn Balcombe explains why the chamber is supporting plans for an outlet mall in Clarksburg. (The following press release was issued on Aug. 8 by a public relations firm representing Pulte:) The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Clarksburg Chamber of Commerce are calling […]

Lakeforest Mall today (Aug. 12)  announced it is implementing a $1.2 million renovation plan to improve the overall aesthetic and functionality of the interior areas of the mall.  Improvements include a complete reconfiguration of Center Court, a new and improved children’s play area, and new furniture for the Cafés in the Forest Food Court. “This […]

Montgomery County Councilmember Hans Riemer is asking residents for their opinion on the area’s nightlife in an online poll included in his newsletter distributed via email earlier this month. Riemer (D-At large) has taken a lead role in the county’s nighttime economy task force, which includes a group of business owners, residents, and government officials. […]

If you are looking for a food truck at lunchtime on Thursdays in Montgomery County, the place to go is Rock Spring Park in Bethesda. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. Here are some photos from the Aug. 1 event at Rock Spring Park: For more information about finding a food truck in Montgomery County, visit MOCO […]