Business

Office cleaner members of SEIU 32Bj ratified a four-year contract with Washington Service Contractors Association and will receive a pay increase as well as other benefits. By the end of… Read More

The Community Engagement Report for Rockville’s Town Center Master Plan Update suggests residents want to support retailers and create more greenspace in the area. The community feedback report comes ahead… Read More

The National Retail Federation recently released their 2023 annual survey on what and how much consumers will spend on Halloween.  Total Halloween spending is expected to reach a record $12.2… Read More

The Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) is the official public-private economic development organization representing Montgomery County. Recently, MCEDC launched the ‘Something to Talk About’ podcast hosted by award-winning journalist… Read More

Nearly 30 people spoke out at the Tuesday Montgomery County Council meeting, voicing support for and against the elimination of the tip credit. While some said the elimination would create… Read More

Controversy over a tip credit bill continued Tuesday as opposing sides on the matter of eliminating the tip credit in Montgomery County clashed at the county council building. Police arrived… Read More

The Office of Grants Management is now accepting applications from qualified nonprofit organizations that provide direct services to community members. The amount, which has reached $250,000, is available through the… Read More

The Gaithersburg Financial Wellness Coalition and Financial Empowerment Center will be hosting an informational student loan webinar for parents on Wednesday, Oct. 18. “What Parents Need to Know” is part… Read More

Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers reached a tentative agreement Friday on a new contract. The workers had staged three-day walkouts earlier his month. U.S. Acting Secretary Julie Su helped bring the… Read More

Restaurant employees voiced their opposition to proposals that would eliminate the tip credit. Servers and bartenders from Montgomery and Prince George’s counties rallied Thursday against proposed legislation from both counties. … Read More

The Countryside Artisans Fall Studio Tour runs Oct. 13-15 at various locations in Montgomery and Frederick counties. This is a unique, self-guided driving tour of artist studios. Admission is free.… Read More

Commercial office cleaners who belong to SEIU 32BJ, reached a tentative agreement with the Washington Service Contractors Association on a new four-year contract, the union announced Tuesday. Office cleaners earn… Read More