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Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett has chosen North Potomac resident Robert Dorfman to lead the Department of Liquor Control (DLC). Dorfman has years of experience in the private sector, including at Marriott International, Inc. where he served as president of Host International. The Montgomery County Council is expected to approve Dorfman’s appointment as DLC director […]

The Montgomery County Department of Liquor Control (DLC) has opened a new store at 300 North Washington Street in Rockville. According to a news release, the nearly 8,000 square feet store features wide aisles, modern fixtures, energy efficient lighting and free parking. Highlights include: • A “Highly Rated” wine section with displays of wines rated […]

Montgomery County officials and residents celebrated the grand opening of Brookeville Beer Farm on Sept. 16. The farm is located at 20315 Georgia Ave. and includes various beers on tap for customers to enjoy. The farm also hosts food trucks and features live music. MyMCMedia’s Maureen Chowdhury reports. According to Phil Muth, president of the […]

In an effort to better serve its customers, the Montgomery County Department of Liquor Control (DLC) has opened a new store in the King Farm Village Shopping Center. The Rockville store is now open Monday – Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 12  p.m. to 6 p.m. The new location offers wood-look […]

Councilmember Hans Riemer along with members of the Montgomery County Council on Tuesday declared February craft beer lovers month in Montgomery County. The proclamation comes after Governor Hogan made a similar declaration in early February. Julie Verratti, co-owner of Denizens Brewing Company in Silver Spring, spoke on behalf of brewing companies in the County. “Montgomery […]

Who are you taking? The Redskins or the Packers? Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has waged a friendly bet with Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker and, of course, Governor Hogan is taking the Redskins. On the line: one bushel of Maryland blue crabs, complimentary Old Bay seasoning, and a case of Flying Dog beer. And if the […]

Here are your five things to know today, June 30th, in Montgomery County: 1. Privatizing Economic Development: The Montgomery County Council is scheduled to vote today on a plan to privatize the county’s Department of Economic Development. 2. Transportation and School Tax Bill: Montgomery County Councilmembers Marc Elrich and Craig Rice are introducing a bill today that would […]

You are almost to the weekend! Here are five things to know today, June 19th, in Montgomery County: 1. Ordering Alcohol: The Montgomery County Department of Liquor Control is scheduled to meet today with the county’s ad hoc committee on liquor control to talk about plans to update and improve the department’s inventory and ordering systems. […]

The Montgomery County Council’s Ad Hoc Committee on Liquor Control is scheduled to meet this morning for the sixth time to study of the County’s Department of Liquor Control (DLC). Today, the committee will review an option to the current system that would allow the private wholesale distribution of special order beer and wine to stores […]

Montgomery County Councilmember Tom Hucker met with about two dozen people involved in the liquor industry Wednesday in an effort to hear their opinions on the review of the County’s Department of Liquor Control. Since February, the Council’s Ad Hoc Committee on Liquor Control has been holding worksessions to look at five options presented in […]