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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Business

October 2, 2020 | Reid Flumbaum

Montgomery Village ALDI May Open This October

The opening of ALDI at the Village Center in Montgomery Village could be happening sooner rather than later. A post from the Google Maps listing for the store back in September initially said it would open on Oct. 22, 2020, according to a screenshot from The Moco Show. However, that post has since been removed, […]

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October 2, 2020 | Nicolle Schorchit

Fixture of Bethesda Music Scene Dies: Flanagan’s Harp & Fiddle Closes

After 35 years of business, the longtime Bethesda fixture Flanagan’s Harp & Fiddle officially closed its doors Wednesday. Owners Stephen and Jenny Nugent told WJLA in a Sept. 2 segment that the restaurant closed due to challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic. By the time Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich eased phase 2 restrictions on live music in […]

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October 2, 2020 | Charles Nyonga

Savor Bethesda Restaurant Week Continues Through Sunday

Thirty-three different establishments between restaurants, delicatessens, coffee shops, and bakeries offer special menus for Savor Bethesda Restaurant Week. The event runs from now through Oct. 11 as local restaurants offer special treats menus of $10, $25, or $35 available for dine-in or carry out. To help with dining space, the Bethesda Urban Partnership, Inc. established […]

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October 2, 2020 | Nicolle Schorchit

New Kid on the Block: LEGO Store Opens in Montgomery Mall

Westfield Montgomery Mall announced on Instagram that its new LEGO store officially opened Friday. To celebrate its opening, Westfield Montgomery is doing a giveaway on its Instagram page. The prizes are a $250 LEGO gift card and an exclusive Bethesda location LEGO set and reusable tote bag. This will be the first LEGO Store in […]

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October 2, 2020 | Andrea Sarralde

Office Depot de Gaithersburg Cerrará sus Puertas el 14 de Noviembre

Office Depot en Gaithersburg cerrará sus puertas definitivamente el 14 de noviembre. “Office Depot evalúa y optimiza continuamente su presencia minorista. Como resultado, la compañía cerrará su tienda Office Depot ubicada en 15790 Shady Grove Road en Gaithersburg el 14 de noviembre”, escribió Sarah England, gerente senior de relaciones públicas de Office Depot, Inc. en […]

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October 2, 2020 | Suzanne Pollak

Gaithersburg Office Depot To Close Nov. 14

The Office Depot in Gaithersburg is closing its doors for good on Nov. 14. “Office Depot is continuously evaluating and optimizing its retail footprint. As a result, the company is closing its Office Depot store located at 15790 Shady Grove Road in Gaithersburg on November 14,” Sarah England, senior manager of public relations for Office […]

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October 1, 2020 | Maryam Shahzad

Silver Spring Restaurant Declared ‘Unsafe Facility’ After COVID-19 Violations

The Society Restaurant & Lounge in Silver Spring has been declared an “Unsafe Facility” by Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles after repeated COVID-19 violations. The Georgia Avenue establishment was ordered to close on Tuesday following an inspection on Saturday. It must remain closed for 30 days or until Gayles approves reopening. Society previously […]

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October 1, 2020 | Sydney Bullock

Crumbl Cookies Set To Open First Maryland Location in Rockville

Crumbl Cookies, a specialty cookie delivery company known on the West Coast, opens its first Maryland storefront in Rockville on Thursday, Oct. 1. The national bakery franchise is known for its rotating menu and features four gourmet cookies each week. Crumbl will also celebrate its opening with a Free Cookie Day for its customers on […]

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October 1, 2020 | Charles Nyonga

Fall Into the Taste of Fenton Village

More than 40 local restaurants show off their wares all October to celebrate Montgomery County’s rich food culture for the fall Taste of the World in Fenton Village. The Taste of the World resumes this month since the usual festivities in May were impacted by the pandemic. Unfortunately in May diners were limited to carry […]

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September 29, 2020 | Michelle Queen

Council President Katz Hosting Business Briefing Friday

Montgomery County Council President Sidney Katz will host his next business briefing Friday, Oct. 2 from 12:30 to 1 p.m. The virtual briefing will take place on Zoom. Katz will be accompanied by Kelly Leonard, host for Montgomery Community Media’s Small Business Network, as well as Katheryn Hoerster, owner and operator of Nothing Bundt Cakes […]

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