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 20, 2020 | Maryam Shahzad

County Continues Late-Night Alcohol Program Despite Meeting Suspension Requirement

Although Montgomery County has met one of the criteria that requires suspending its Late-Night Alcohol Sales Program, it is not yet planning on doing so. “By the definition we have met at least one of the criteria to suspend that program,” Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security Director Dr. Earl Stoddard said at a […]

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October 20, 2020 | Andrea Sarralde

Halloween: Casas Encantadas, Sucesos Espeluznantes y Más en Montgomery

Si está buscando divertirse un poco en el condado de Montgomery o a sus alrededores a medida que se acerca Halloween, aquí hay una lista de casas encantadas y paseos espeluznantes para el día más de las brujas. El Field of Screams Maryland en Olney está abierto para esta temporada de Halloween. Debido a la […]

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October 20, 2020 | Toluwa Famuyide

Kaiser Permanente to Build New Medical Center in Aspen Hill

Kaiser Permanente of the Mid-Atlantic States will be opening a new medical center in Montgomery County. The medical provider is planning to build the new center in the Aspen Hill area of Silver Spring. Kaiser released a statement in early 2019 explaining its acquisition of 10.4 acres of land at 13900 Connecticut Avenue in Aspen […]

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October 19, 2020 | Suzanne Pollak

Denizen Brewery Turns Act of Vandalism Into Opportunity to Help Others

Someone smashed a window and stole a few bottles of alcohol at Denizens Brewing Company, East West Highway in Silver Spring Oct. 18. Rather than lament their losses, the owners are encouraging everyone to vote and donate to social service charities. The owners received a call from the alarm company as the break-in occured, said […]

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October 16, 2020 | Nicolle Schorchit

Bethesda Row’s Jaleo to Become Spanish Diner

Famed Jaleo restaurant’s Bethesda location went dark this May because of the pandemic, but it will reopen in the spring of 2021 as a new concept called the Spanish Diner. Renowned chef and humanitarian José Andrés said the location will now serve “comfort food” and will be open all day for breakfast, lunch and dinner, […]

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October 16, 2020 | Suzanne Pollak

STEM Company Moves Headquarters to Rockville

A New York City-based antivirals company announced it has moved its headquarters to Rockville and is expected to hire 50 scientists and engineers within the next three years. Autonomous Therapeutics, Inc.. is moving to Montgomery County to be close to numerous researchers, regulators and funders in the Washington, D.C. area, the company stated in a […]

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October 16, 2020 | Clara Longo de Freitas

Carmen’s Italian Ice and Café Reopens Both Locations

Carmen’s Italian Ice and Café has reopened both of its locations, according to their social media page. The cafes will operate under temporary hours, Sunday through Saturday from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m, with limited staff. The full menu will be available, but the café might need to limit some items to be efficient, according […]

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October 12, 2020 | Clara Longo de Freitas

Carmen’s Italian Ice and Café Temporarily Closes Both Locations

Carmen’s Italian Ice and Café will temporarily close both of its locations after an employee tested positive for COVID-19, according to the café’s Facebook page. After the café found out an employee had tested positive on Oct. 10, they notified other team members and customers. The café is taking the necessary precautions, according to an […]

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October 12, 2020 | Andrea Sarralde

SBN en Español – Programa de Protección de Pago de Nómina

El segundo episodio de Small Business Network en Español trata el tema del Programa de Protección de Pago de Nómina, más conocido como PPP por su siglas en inglés. La Administración Federal de Pequeños Negocios (SBA) perdonará los préstamos si se cumplen todos los criterios de retención de empleados, y los fondos se usan para […]

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October 5, 2020 | Nicolle Schorchit

Hundreds of Regal Cinemas to Close Across United States

All 536 Regal Cinemas in the United States will be temporarily suspending their operations as of Thursday, Oct. 8, the parent company Cineworld announced Monday in a press release. According to the press release, Cineworld cannot consider providing strong commercial films in their theaters “against the backdrop of COVID-19.” Major U.S. markets, like New York, […]

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