Giving Tuesday

April 30, 2020 | Jordan Lindsay

Five Things to Know for April 30 in Montgomery County

It’s Thursday, April 30 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1.Virtual Tenant Town Hall: With next month’s rent due in just a few days, many residents are concerned about their housing and economic security during this crisis. The Montgomery County Council has relief measures in place to assist renters during this […]

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April 29, 2020 | Maryam Shahzad

Five Things to Know for April 29 in Montgomery County

It’s Wednesday, April 29 it’s International Dance Day! Here are five things to know in Montgomery County while you get your groove on. 1. Online Course for Small Businesses: The Small Business Administration is offering an online course on legal requirements for owners. 2. County Council Seeking Testimony: The Montgomery County Council is accepting testimony […]

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April 28, 2020 | Deirdre Byrne

Five Things to Know for April 28 in Montgomery County

It’s Tuesday, April 28 and on this day in United States history in 1788, Maryland ratified the U.S. constitution. Maryland was the seventh state to do so. Now that you have a fun fact, here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council in Virtual Session: Montgomery County Council meets virtually at 9:35 […]

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November 28, 2017 | Douglas Tallman

Five Things to Know for Nov. 28 in Montgomery County

Here are five things to know today, Nov. 28, in Montgomery County: 1. Seeing Purple: County Exectuive Ike Leggett and other elected officials meet at 9:30 a.m. at College Park to create pathways to opportunity for those who work, live and invest in the Purple Line corridor. 2. Council Meeting: The Montgomery County Council has […]

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November 29, 2016 | Sonya Burke and Maureen Chowdhury

Five Things to Know Today, Nov. 29, in Montgomery County

Here is your daily look at what people are talking about today, Nov. 29, in Montgomery County: 1. Don’t leave the house without your umbrella. It’s warming up and there’s rain in the forecast today and tomorrow. 2. Got questions about life in Montgomery County? Executive Ike Leggett is holding a virtual town hall meeting this […]

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December 1, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Five Things to Know Today, Dec. 1, in Montgomery County

Here are your five things to know today, Dec. 1st, in Montgomery County: 1. The Montgomery County Council meets today and Councilmembers are expected to elect new officers for a one-year term. The meeting will be broadcast live by County Cable Montgomery. The Council agenda is posted online. 2. Have you heard? Montgomery County’s new towing […]

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November 30, 2015 | Sonya Burke

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Giving Tuesday

First, there was Black Friday, then Small Business Saturday and, of course, Cyber Monday. December 1st is Giving Tuesday. Have you considered Montgomery Community Media when making your end of the year donation? MCM is all about informing, connecting, engaging and educating communities. MCM also serves the community thru economic development, nonprofit partnerships and collaborations, and […]

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December 2, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Five Things to Know Today, Dec. 2, in Montgomery County

It’s Giving Tuesday. Here are five more things to know today, Dec. 2, in Montgomery County: 1. Traffic may be impacted this afternoon when President Obama visits NIH in Bethesda. 2. Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett announced a new six point economic plan during his Inaugural Address. Watch him take the Oath of Office here. […]

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December 4, 2013 | Valerie Bonk

First Book Brings ‘Giving Tuesday’ Local (Video)

First Book Montgomery County is looking to change the holiday season for local children one page at a time. As shoppers wandered through aisles to pick out gifts at Barston’s Child’s Play in Rockville, volunteers greeted them at the door with free gift wrapping services, hoping to collect money for children that wouldn’t have a […]

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December 2, 2013 | Valerie Bonk

Local Businesses Take Part in ‘Giving Tuesday’

Black Friday and Cyber Monday center on buying gifts and finding the best deals to kick off the holiday shopping season. But the Tuesday following the madness is focused on making someone else’s holiday shine. Part of a national effort to spread philanthropy as well as holiday cheer, Dec. 3 is deemed “Giving Tuesday” and […]

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