Council Unanimously Updates its Prevailing Wage Law
Montgomery County Council voted unanimously to expand its prevailing wage requirement in an effort to make the county more affordable to residents. “This is one of the biggest bills we… Read More
Business
Silver Spring Arts and Brewery District Receives Federal Dollars
Tucked inside the recently-adopted federal budget for Fiscal Year 2022 is $300,000 to support the Arts & Brewery District in Downtown Silver Spring. The goal is to strengthen that area’s… Read More
Average Price for Home Sold in County in February was $490,500
During February, the median sold price for a house in Montgomery County was $490,500, an increase of 3.3% when compared to February 2021. The median sold price throughout the D.C.… Read More
Bloom Raskin of Takoma Park No Longer Candidate for Federal Reserve Post
Sarah Bloom Raskin of Takoma Park withdrew her nomination by President Joe Biden for vice chair for supervision of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. Bloom Raskin, the wife of… Read More
Lightning Strikes Twice: Past Lottery Winner Does It Again
A Bethesda store sold a winning lottery ticket last week to a Virginia resident who works in Washington, D.C. The $150,000 winning Powerball ticket was sold at the Talbert’s Ice… Read More
SBN en Español – Los Préstamos que no se Tendrían que Pagar
El quinto episodio de Small Business Network en Español habla de la importancia de los préstamos, que fueron otorgados a empresarios, conocidos como PPP y que ahora pueden ser condonados,… Read More
15 Montgomery County Companies Named Finalists for Industry Awards
The Maryland Tech Council named 15 Montgomery County companies as finalists for the 2022 Industry Awards. The awards honor companies and individuals who have made an impact in their respective… Read More
‘Old Bay’ Flavored Vodka to Hit Stores in Maryland Mid-March
Old Bay Vodka? Yes, you read that right. The classic McCormick & Company seafood seasoning Old Bay will soon be available as an alcoholic beverage. Old Bay flavored vodka will… Read More
2 Montgomery County Companies Make Forbes Top 100 Large Employers List
Two companies in Montgomery County made the Forbes Top 100 America’s Best Large Employers list; Lockheed Martin and Marriott International of Bethesda. Forbes, in partnership with research firm Statista, compiled… Read More
Healthy Children’s Meal Option Moves Closer to Restaurant Menus
Councilmember Craig Rice’s push for restaurants that serve children’s meals be required to include one healthy option is closer to fruition. On Tuesday, the council approved on final reading a… Read More
Denizens’ Brewing Co. Founder is Van Hollen’s Guest at State of the Union
Julie Verretti, co-owner and founder of Denizens Brewing Company in Silver Spring, was U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen’s virtual guest at Tuesday night’s State of the Union address. The two… Read More
New Marriott Hotel Opens in Downtown Bethesda
The new Marriott Bethesda Downtown at Marriott HQ opened Tuesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The 12-story hotel at 7707 Woodmont Ave. is Marriott International’s 8000th location. It features 245 sleeping… Read More