Montgomery Community Media

The Associated Builders and Contractors, Metro Washington and Virginia Chapters (ABC) recently recognized Rockville based mechanical solutions provider Shapiro & Duncan, Inc. with its 2016 Excellence in Construction Award for its work on the INOVA Women’s Children’s Hospital in Falls Church, VA. The company was honored at an award ceremony that took place at The […]

It may look like there’s still a lot of work to do but the Clarksburg Premium Outlets shopping center is on track to open at 22705 Clarksburg Road on Oct. 27th with 90 retailers, including Armani, Coach, Jimmy Choo, Michael Kors, Nike, Polo, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th, and Tory Burch. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. Clarksburg […]

The Maryland Women’s Business Center and Rockville Economic Development, Inc. cosponsored the annual Women’s Power Conference August 25th. Rock 11’s Willie James Inman has the report. Visit our PEG partner Rock 11 Now to view more of its programming.

The Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) held a public hearing on Sept. 6 in Rockville to hear from residents and business leaders about a Pepco request to raise rates. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. According to the PSC, the rate hike would increase the typical Pepco residential customer’s bill by about $13 a month. Montgomery County […]

At a news conference in Ocean City this week, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan signed an executive order requiring all public schools begin after Labor Day, and end by June 15th, beginning with the 2017-2018 school year. Alongside the governor was Comptroller Peter Franchot who has pushed for this idea, “Let Summer Be Summer,” for years. […]

Clarksburg Premium Outlets is preparing to open on Oct. 27, and shoppers are expected to find an array of retailers including A/X Armani Exchange, Armani Outlet, Calvin Klein, Coach, Nike Factory Store, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th, Steve Madden Outlet, Tommy Hilfiger, Tory Burch, Tumi, UGG Australia, and Under Armour. Today, company officials announced even […]

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and Comptroller Peter Franchot have scheduled a news conference for 1 p.m. Wednesday afternoon in Ocean City “to make a major announcement regarding the starting date of public school systems in Maryland.” According to a media advisory, the two will be joined by other state officials, business owners and area residents […]

Hundreds of people turned out for The Power Conference: Women Doing Business on Aug. 25 at the North Bethesda Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. This regional business conference is designed to enhance and develop women-owned businesses and the careers of women professionals. The event featured speakers, workshops, networking, a business marketplace, master classes and more. […]

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) will honor its volunteers, shows its commitment to volunteerism and recognize its Chamber stars at the Business Networking After Five, annual picnic event on Thursday, September 15. The event will be held at and is sponsored by Smokey Glen Farm Barbequers, Inc. in Gaithersburg. The GGCC holds its annual […]

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) recently held its 2016 regional high school summer school graduation at Richard Montgomery High School. MCPS-TV reports that 100 students crossed the stage to receive their diplomas at the ceremony.