COVID-19 economic impact

July 22, 2021 | Jordan Lindsay

Pandemic Inspires Local Small Business Owner to Open New Restaurant

Now that restrictions have eased in Montgomery County, some local small businesses are back into the swing of things and recovering from the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The The Angry Jerk, a Caribbean-style restaurant in downtown Silver Spring, happily joins the trend. The restaurant started welcoming customers Wednesday. MyMCM spoke with the owner, Takoma […]

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May 18, 2020 | Jordan Lindsay

Franchot: ‘an Unbelievable Economic Tornado, Hurricane and Thunderstorm all at Once’

Like it has throughout the country, COVID-19 has had a devastating effect – health-wise and economically – on Maryland. There are almost 40,000 confirmed cases of the virus and over 1,900 deaths in the state as of Monday. Approximately half a million Marylanders have lost their jobs so far and many small business have shut […]

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April 9, 2020 | Jordan Lindsay

Comptroller Franchot Gives Update on Economic Impact of COVID-19

The current health crisis is expected to leave a mark for years to come. Comptroller Peter Franchot says in addition to prioritizing the safety of Marylanders, the financial health of our economy should also be protected. New measures are in place to ensure that residents can have a sense of relief during this time of uncertainty. […]

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