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Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan awarded a governor’s citation to the Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Department. “I’m proud of every single one of you,” Hogan told fire and rescue members at their Bethesda station Wednesday. The Cabin John department also has a station in Potomac. “I know it takes a heck of a lot of […]

Montgomery County’s newest agritourism sector, farm-based breweries and wineries, welcomes visitors. The county’s Office of Agriculture offers free, self-guided tours this summer of the many breweries and wineries that Montgomery County has to offer. Brewers in the county produce beers and ciders that reflect seasonal preferences and contain locally sourced ingredients, increasing the popularity of […]

Rep. David Trone (MD-06) toured Novavax, a biotechnology company in Gaithersburg this morning to learn more about the company’s vaccine trials and planned expansion. The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine is currently in phase 3 of clinical trials, showing an efficacy rating of nearly 90%. The company plans to seek FDA approval soon. During his visit, Trone […]

Since the start of the coronavirus closures in March 2020, Councilmember Will Jawando has been live streaming videos of himself and guests reading children’s books. “Virtual Storytime with Councilmember Jawando” launched in March 2020 after schools were abruptly closed and families were adjusting to virtual learning. One year into the pandemic, Jawando has filmed more […]

UPDATED Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is visiting Montgomery County today, and his visit begins in the city of Gaithersburg. That’s where Hogan will tour Novavax, Inc. Just last month, the biotech company announced plans to expand its operations in Montgomery County. It’s also been recognized as a top work place by The Washington Post. Governor […]

Maryland state delegates Shane Robinson and Ariana Kelly toured the Montgomery County Department of Liquor Control (DLC) headquarters last week ahead of the legislative session that begins later this week. DLC Director George Griffin told MyMCMedia that the purpose of the visit was for the delegates to see the Gaithersburg facilities. “They really were looking […]

Merlyn Reineke, executive director of Montgomery Community Media (MCM), recently led a tour of the Rockville-based television station for some visiting executives from India. Tollywood producer and director Tammareddy Bharadwaj and acclaimed director V.N. Aditya visited the station this week. They were accompanied by MCM board member Kiran Meegada. During the studio tour, Reineke gave […]

Harry Connick, Jr. announced his 2015 Winter Tour today, which includes two dates at the Music Center at Strathmore in Bethesda on Feb. 20 and Feb. 21. According to an update on his Facebook page, the shows will feature music from his extensive catalog, including songs from his recent releases, “Smokey Mary” and “Every Man Should Know.” […]

Volunteer MoCo Epic bike rider, Mark Mervine, will complete a station-to-station Capital Bikeshare ride on Oct. 19. Mervine’s ride, which begins at 3 p.m. in Takoma Park, is designed to promote the recent opening of Capital Bikeshare in Montgomery County and encourage residents to try this option for commuting and other transportation needs.  In the […]

The 14th annual Bethesda Literary Festival featured some well known authors, including Kate Alcott, Chris Bohjalian and award-winning author Alice McDermott. During her event, McDermott, a National Book Award winner and three-time finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, read an excerpt from her new novel, Someone, due out in September. She also read a poem, referred […]