community development

July 17, 2019 | Sara Chernikoff

Amazon Warehouse Size of 16 Football Fields Expected in Upper Marlboro

Residents of the Westphalia community in Upper Marlboro were promised a mixed-use, vibrant town center. Now, they’re being told a massive Amazon warehouse will fill the space. Residents are concerned how the 4-million-square-foot fulfillment center could potentially change the community. Walton Westphalia Development Corp., the developer of Westphalia Town Center originally promised grocery stores and […]

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June 17, 2019 | Ben Palmer

Children Start ‘Save the Tree’ Campaign for Popular Chevy Chase Maple

A playtime landmark in Chevy Chase is in danger of being torn down, and several children in the neighborhood are campaigning to have it stay. On June 16, several young residents gathered at a maple tree in the Rolling Wood community and protested against its planned removal, hanging signs on the chain link construction fence […]

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June 14, 2016 | Staff Writer

Council in Brief (VIDEO)

The Montgomery County Council met on June 14, and the elected officials appointed a new Planning Board member and a new Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) member. Susan Kenedy has more about that and more in this episode of Council in Brief:

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October 12, 2015 | Aline Barros

Rockville Official: New Cambria Hotel & Suites Brings Economic Development

It looks like a carnival, but in reality, is Choice Hotels celebrating the grand opening of the New Cambria Hotel and Suites in downtown Rockville. Inside it’s about technology and outside it’s all about location. MyMCMedia’s Aline Barros has the story:

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October 8, 2015 | Aline Barros

New Cambria Hotel & Suites Grand Opening Celebration in Rockville (VIDEO & PHOTOS)

UPDATED, Oct. 8, 2:05 p.m.– There is a new place to stay in the City of Rockville. Actually, it has been open for several months, but Choice Hotel owners are now just celebrating the arrival of their newest hotel at Helen Heneghan Way. In this MyMCMedia Extra, take a look at a grand opening party held on […]

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November 2, 2014 | Staff Writer

Long Branch Community Recognized for Murals (VIDEO)

The Long Branch community was recently recognized for its community development. Take a look: Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

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