Much of the same cast of characters from previous debates over repealing Maryland’s death penalty were present in the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday afternoon. At the hearing, those speaking in favor of this year’s repeal bill included Kirk Bloodsworth, a former Maryland death row inmate later exonerated by DNA evidence. Those opposed included Scott Shellenberger (D), the state’s attorney for Baltimore County, the Maryland jurisdiction which has sent more inmates to death row than any other.
Representatives of Maryland Citizens Against State Executions, the Maryland Catholic Conference and the American Civil Liberties Union were all on hand as well — as they have been in recent years. Yet Tuesday’s hearing lacked the drama of those during the first term of Gov. Martin O’Malley (D), when he made abolishing capital punishment a priority. This year, O’Malley has not put much muscle behind the bill. House leaders seem unlikely to embrace it. And Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr. (D-Calvert) told reporters Tuesday that the interest isn’t there in his chamber.
“I don’t believe there’s a sentiment in the Senate to repeal,” Miller said.
Part of the reason remains an uneasy truce reached in 2009, under which higher evidentiary standards are required in capital cases. SOURCE: Washington Post
March 17, 2011
March 16, 2011
Outer Loop Of Beltway Reopened After Accident
ROCKVILLE, Md. (WUSA) -- The Rockville post of the Maryland State Police says the outer loop of the Capital Beltway has reopened to traffic after a multi-car accident.
Officials say four cars were struck by the hit-and-run driver in the area of the outer loop and Route 355 (Rockville Pike) around 8:25 p.m. Wednesday. At least one car rolled over on the Beltway.
The striking driver is now at the hospital being treated for minor injuries. Another person also suffered minor injuries from this crash.
SOURCE: WUSA
UPDATE in Jayna Murray murder at Lululmon Athletica store
Police are looking at surveillance video and following up on about 40 text message tips in the slaying of Jayna Murray at the Lululemon Athletica store in Bethesda, Md.
Va. Gov Urges State Workers To Assist Japan Relief
NOTE: Does Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley have any such plans?
RICHMOND, Va. - The state of Virginia has created a special direct campaign to assist Japan has it struggles in the aftermath of an earthquake, tsunami and nuclear power crisis. In an appeal Wednesday to state workers, McDonnell urges them to consider a donation to a special campaign to support American Red Cross relief efforts. McDonnell calls the disaster in Japan "unexpected and heartbreaking."
RICHMOND, Va. - The state of Virginia has created a special direct campaign to assist Japan has it struggles in the aftermath of an earthquake, tsunami and nuclear power crisis. In an appeal Wednesday to state workers, McDonnell urges them to consider a donation to a special campaign to support American Red Cross relief efforts. McDonnell calls the disaster in Japan "unexpected and heartbreaking."
St. Patrick's Day parade draws thousands to Gaithersburg
The rhythmic tapping of Celtic dancing and the drone of bagpipes filled the air Saturday during Gaithersburg's 11th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. Thousands of spectators were on hand for the celebration, held at the Washingtonian Center. This year's event set an attendance record with more than 7,000 spectators, said Gaithersburg Police spokesman Officer Dan Lane. The parade generally draws about 4,000 people from around the county, according to organizers.
Sixty-nine groups of dancers, bagpipe bands, school groups, clowns, fire trucks, equestrian units, service organizations and others marched in this year's parade, said Dorthy Winder, the city's coordinator for the event. Two Irish-American authors — Alice McDermott and Danny Costello — served as grand marshals. The parade was sponsored by the city of Gaithersburg, Harp and Shamrock Society of Gaithersburg and the Peterson Companies at Washingtonian Center. For information about the parade, contact the city of Gaithersburg at 301-258-6350 or www.gaithersburg
Photos by Anthony Castellano/The Gazette. Dancers from the Hurley School of Irish Dance perform on a float during the parade on Saturday. Pictured are (from left) Gracie Kennedy, 13, of Olney; Rachael Belcher, 14, of Ashton; Laura Knipe, 14, of Olney; Bridget Reese, 14, of Ellicott City; Megan Chun, 14, of Bethesda and Fiona Caretto, 14, of Germantown. SOURCE: Gazette
Habitat for Humanity to Celebrate Affordable Homeownership
Gaithersburg, MD (March 16, 2011) – On Saturday March 26th Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County, MD (HFH-MC) will celebrate two home dedications for local families. This is an opportunity to welcome our partner families into their new homes and wish them luck.
What: Habitat Home Dedication Ceremony
When: Saturday, March 26th 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Where: 2:00 pm 18600 Cross Country Lane, Gaithersburg, MD 20879
3:00 p.m. 8710 Emory Grove Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
A home dedication is a celebration that brings together community members, homeowners, volunteers, supporters, staff, neighbors and friends. “A home dedication is where the magic happens,” says John Paukstis, HFH-MC Executive Director. “Dedications are an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of the homebuyer, the volunteers, the staff—everyone who helped build it! Our construction crew did an amazing renovation which will keep energy consumption at a minimum for the new homebuyers.”
Environmentally friendly UltraTouch™Denim Insulation, made from old blue jeans donated by ReStore customers and volunteers, insulated parts of the houses. In addition to the insulation, other green features include energy star appliances, advanced air sealing techniques, high efficiency windows, and low, to no, VOC paint. These features keep the home comfortable and affordable over the long-term.
Incorporated in 1982, HFH-MC has served 66 families through home building, renovation and weatherization.
This event is free and open to the media and the public. For more information or directions, please call 301‐990‐0014 x15.
What: Habitat Home Dedication Ceremony
When: Saturday, March 26th 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Where: 2:00 pm 18600 Cross Country Lane, Gaithersburg, MD 20879
3:00 p.m. 8710 Emory Grove Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
A home dedication is a celebration that brings together community members, homeowners, volunteers, supporters, staff, neighbors and friends. “A home dedication is where the magic happens,” says John Paukstis, HFH-MC Executive Director. “Dedications are an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of the homebuyer, the volunteers, the staff—everyone who helped build it! Our construction crew did an amazing renovation which will keep energy consumption at a minimum for the new homebuyers.”
Environmentally friendly UltraTouch™Denim Insulation, made from old blue jeans donated by ReStore customers and volunteers, insulated parts of the houses. In addition to the insulation, other green features include energy star appliances, advanced air sealing techniques, high efficiency windows, and low, to no, VOC paint. These features keep the home comfortable and affordable over the long-term.
Incorporated in 1982, HFH-MC has served 66 families through home building, renovation and weatherization.
This event is free and open to the media and the public. For more information or directions, please call 301‐990‐0014 x15.
Speech and Debate team to host first national tournament at Whitman this weekend
The speech and debate team will host its first national tournament this weekend, featuring debaters from thirty-seven high schools nationwide.The tournament, which begins Friday after school and ends Sunday afternoon, will have two debate events: Lincoln-Douglas, which features one-on-one philosophical debate, and student Congress, which models how the U.S. Congress debates. Ten students, including Whitman freshman Conrad Mascarehas and junior Peter Jorgensen, will participate in Congress.
While the team has been talking about hosting a tournament for several years, a lack of funding and advertising connections caused them to put the tournament off.
“It’s easy to have a lot of talk but no action,” club president Nikhil Gupta said. “This year we had a lot of time and more money so we were able to do it.”
To finance the tournament, the team sold advertising to business magazines, like the Economist and Capital Business.
“They’re basically paying us to distribute their magazines at the tournament, which is a solid source of income for this tournament,” coach Ari Parker said.
In addition to the magazines, the team also received donations from places like Cava, Whole Foods and Chipotle. These donations enabled them to save money and will also help to provide the debaters with food during the tournament.
With over thirty Whitman debaters participating in the tournament, the team is optimistic that the tournament will be a success.
“We hope that this will be a successful tournament,” Jorgensen said. “The fundraising will give us the opportunity to hire more coaches and send more people to tournaments.” SOURCE: Black & White
While the team has been talking about hosting a tournament for several years, a lack of funding and advertising connections caused them to put the tournament off.
“It’s easy to have a lot of talk but no action,” club president Nikhil Gupta said. “This year we had a lot of time and more money so we were able to do it.”
To finance the tournament, the team sold advertising to business magazines, like the Economist and Capital Business.
“They’re basically paying us to distribute their magazines at the tournament, which is a solid source of income for this tournament,” coach Ari Parker said.
In addition to the magazines, the team also received donations from places like Cava, Whole Foods and Chipotle. These donations enabled them to save money and will also help to provide the debaters with food during the tournament.
With over thirty Whitman debaters participating in the tournament, the team is optimistic that the tournament will be a success.
“We hope that this will be a successful tournament,” Jorgensen said. “The fundraising will give us the opportunity to hire more coaches and send more people to tournaments.” SOURCE: Black & White
March 15, 2011
County Council President Valerie Ervin’s Statement on Fiscal Year 2012 Recommended Operating Budget
ROCKVILLE, Md., March 15, 2011—Montgomery County Council President Valerie Ervin’s statement on the recommended Fiscal Year 2012 Operating Budget released today by County Executive Isiah Leggett:
Difficult budget times force us to make choices that are necessary to position ourselves for better days ahead. It is how we respond to these times that determine what kind of community we are and what we want to be when we emerge in more prosperous times.
The FY12 operating budget proposed by County Executive Leggett and his team was crafted during historically difficult economic times for our County. I want to thank the County Executive and his staff for their extraordinary efforts in developing his budget proposal.
Now the members of 17th County Council get to work carefully reviewing the operating budget. This year, the Council will get back to basics, focus on disciplined governing and implement long-term structural changes to benefit all of our residents.
State and local governments across the nation, like the American people, have felt the severe impact of the recession and the slow recovery. Although the County’s economy is stronger than many other jurisdictions, we have our own budget challenges. Revenues are down, and demands for service are up. To balance the FY12 budget we must close a $300 million gap between projected expenditures and resources. But for the $32 million in spending cuts the Council has made in the current year’s budget – which itself was the leanest seen in more than 40 years – the gap would have been much larger.
The County Council is committed to fully engaging the community throughout the budget process. The Council welcomes input from all County residents. The Council’s public hearings on the FY12 operating budget are scheduled for April 5-7. Residents may sign up to speak by calling 240-777-7803. Residents can also provide input by sending comments via email at county.council@montgomerycountymd.gov, regular mail at 100 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850, or by calling our budget hotline at 240-777-7802. The Council’s daily work on the budget can be followed on www.montgomerycountymd/council and clicking on ‘budget update.’
We must make the tough decisions that will keep this County on the course of greatness, which is the reason why nearly a million people call Montgomery County home and why so many who are drawn to innovation and opportunity choose to work here. We have our challenges, but we will approach them with the confidence of knowing that if any community has the capacity to adapt, it is Montgomery County. I am confident that by working together we will continue to achieve great things.
Difficult budget times force us to make choices that are necessary to position ourselves for better days ahead. It is how we respond to these times that determine what kind of community we are and what we want to be when we emerge in more prosperous times.
The FY12 operating budget proposed by County Executive Leggett and his team was crafted during historically difficult economic times for our County. I want to thank the County Executive and his staff for their extraordinary efforts in developing his budget proposal.
Now the members of 17th County Council get to work carefully reviewing the operating budget. This year, the Council will get back to basics, focus on disciplined governing and implement long-term structural changes to benefit all of our residents.
State and local governments across the nation, like the American people, have felt the severe impact of the recession and the slow recovery. Although the County’s economy is stronger than many other jurisdictions, we have our own budget challenges. Revenues are down, and demands for service are up. To balance the FY12 budget we must close a $300 million gap between projected expenditures and resources. But for the $32 million in spending cuts the Council has made in the current year’s budget – which itself was the leanest seen in more than 40 years – the gap would have been much larger.
The County Council is committed to fully engaging the community throughout the budget process. The Council welcomes input from all County residents. The Council’s public hearings on the FY12 operating budget are scheduled for April 5-7. Residents may sign up to speak by calling 240-777-7803. Residents can also provide input by sending comments via email at county.council@montgomerycountymd.gov, regular mail at 100 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850, or by calling our budget hotline at 240-777-7802. The Council’s daily work on the budget can be followed on www.montgomerycountymd/council and clicking on ‘budget update.’
We must make the tough decisions that will keep this County on the course of greatness, which is the reason why nearly a million people call Montgomery County home and why so many who are drawn to innovation and opportunity choose to work here. We have our challenges, but we will approach them with the confidence of knowing that if any community has the capacity to adapt, it is Montgomery County. I am confident that by working together we will continue to achieve great things.
Montgomery Council to Meet With Executive About His FY 2012 Recommended Budget
ROCKVILLE, Md., March 14, 2011—The Montgomery County Council at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 15, will meet with County Executive Isiah Leggett as he presents his recommended Fiscal Year 2012 Operating Budget. The County entered the budget season with an estimated budget gap of $300 million.
County Executive Leggett will informally go over key points of his recommended budget in the Third Floor Conference Room of the Council Office Building at 100 Maryland Ave. in Rockville. This will begin the period of review of the budget by the Council, which could make changes before approving the budget in late May. The County Executive will formally present his budget at a news conference at 12 noon Tuesday at the Executive Office Building.
The meeting of the County’s top elected officials will be followed by the Council’s regular weekly general session that will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the Third Floor Hearing Room. The regular Council meeting, and a 3:30 p.m. meeting of the Planning, Housing and Economic Development (PHED) Committee, will be televised live by County Cable Montgomery (CCM—Cable Channel 6 on Comcast and RCN, Channel 30 on Verizon) and also will be available via streaming through the County Web site at www.montgomerycountymd.gov. The meeting will be rebroadcast on CCM at 9 p.m. on Friday, March 15. The informal morning meeting between the Council and County Executive will not be televised.
During the Council’s morning session, Bill 8-11 will be introduced. That bill, proposed by the County Executive, would impose a five-cent charge on each paper or plastic bag provided by a retail establishment to a customer at point of sale, pickup or delivery. The establishment would be required to indicate on a transaction receipt the number of bags provided.
The proposed tax would not apply to bags provided by a pharmacy containing prescription drugs; a newspaper bag or bag intended for initial use as a garbage, pet waste or yard waste; a bag provided at a seasonal event, such as a farmers market; or a paper bag that a restaurant gives a customer to take prepared food or drinks from the restaurant.
Retail establishments would retain one-cent of each five-cent tax to cover administration fees of collection.
A public hearing on Bill 8-11 is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 31.
During the morning session, the Council will hold worksessions on amendments to the Fiscal Years 11-16 Capital Improvements Program for projects for the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue, transportation, housing and general government.
The PHED Committee, which is chaired by Nancy Floreen and includes Councilmembers Marc Elrich and George Leventhal, will meet in the Seventh Floor Hearing Room to continue its discussions on the Housing Element of the County’s General Plan. The housing element includes 20-year visions for many types of housing in the County, including affordable housing, workforce housing and housing for seniors.
County Executive Leggett will informally go over key points of his recommended budget in the Third Floor Conference Room of the Council Office Building at 100 Maryland Ave. in Rockville. This will begin the period of review of the budget by the Council, which could make changes before approving the budget in late May. The County Executive will formally present his budget at a news conference at 12 noon Tuesday at the Executive Office Building.
The meeting of the County’s top elected officials will be followed by the Council’s regular weekly general session that will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the Third Floor Hearing Room. The regular Council meeting, and a 3:30 p.m. meeting of the Planning, Housing and Economic Development (PHED) Committee, will be televised live by County Cable Montgomery (CCM—Cable Channel 6 on Comcast and RCN, Channel 30 on Verizon) and also will be available via streaming through the County Web site at www.montgomerycountymd.gov. The meeting will be rebroadcast on CCM at 9 p.m. on Friday, March 15. The informal morning meeting between the Council and County Executive will not be televised.
During the Council’s morning session, Bill 8-11 will be introduced. That bill, proposed by the County Executive, would impose a five-cent charge on each paper or plastic bag provided by a retail establishment to a customer at point of sale, pickup or delivery. The establishment would be required to indicate on a transaction receipt the number of bags provided.
The proposed tax would not apply to bags provided by a pharmacy containing prescription drugs; a newspaper bag or bag intended for initial use as a garbage, pet waste or yard waste; a bag provided at a seasonal event, such as a farmers market; or a paper bag that a restaurant gives a customer to take prepared food or drinks from the restaurant.
Retail establishments would retain one-cent of each five-cent tax to cover administration fees of collection.
A public hearing on Bill 8-11 is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 31.
During the morning session, the Council will hold worksessions on amendments to the Fiscal Years 11-16 Capital Improvements Program for projects for the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue, transportation, housing and general government.
The PHED Committee, which is chaired by Nancy Floreen and includes Councilmembers Marc Elrich and George Leventhal, will meet in the Seventh Floor Hearing Room to continue its discussions on the Housing Element of the County’s General Plan. The housing element includes 20-year visions for many types of housing in the County, including affordable housing, workforce housing and housing for seniors.
NOTE: I received this in my email box today.
Dear Neighbor:
County Police have asked that I reach out to you to seek your help in solving the awful crime that occurred on Friday night on Bethesda Avenue. Police are specifically looking to speak to anyone out on Bethesda Row on March 11 who may have seen or heard anything out of the ordinary.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Homicide/Sex Section at 240-773-5070. Those who wish to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) or 240-773-TIPS (8477). Anonymous tips can also be provided by typing “MCPD” plus the tip on a cell phone or PDA and texting it to 274637 (CRIMES). A substantial reward is available for information that leads to the apprehension of the suspects in this case.
Please see the press release linked below for additional information: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/Apps/Police/News/NA_details.asp?NaID=5851
Please pass this request on to your neighbors. Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
Ken Hartman, Director
Bethesda-Chevy Chase Regional Services Center
Dear Neighbor:
County Police have asked that I reach out to you to seek your help in solving the awful crime that occurred on Friday night on Bethesda Avenue. Police are specifically looking to speak to anyone out on Bethesda Row on March 11 who may have seen or heard anything out of the ordinary.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Homicide/Sex Section at 240-773-5070. Those who wish to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) or 240-773-TIPS (8477). Anonymous tips can also be provided by typing “MCPD” plus the tip on a cell phone or PDA and texting it to 274637 (CRIMES). A substantial reward is available for information that leads to the apprehension of the suspects in this case.
Please see the press release linked below for additional information: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/Apps/Police/News/NA_details.asp?NaID=5851
Please pass this request on to your neighbors. Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
Ken Hartman, Director
Bethesda-Chevy Chase Regional Services Center
Police search surveillance tapes in Lululemon murder
The brutal murder of Jayna Murray was not captured on surveillance video inside the Lululemon Athletica store in Bethesda, but detectives are combing through tapes from nearby businesses in efforts to identify the two masked suspects.
"There was no tape in the store," says Montgomery County Police Captain Paul Starks, "but we have lots of other tape to review."
The autopsy by the Maryland Office of Chief Medical Examiner specifies Murray died of blunt force trauma. Murray and a female coworker locked the yoga store at 9:45 p.m. Friday. After realizing they forgot something, the woman returned, and entered the front door of the Bethesda Row store at 10:05 p.m., Police Chief Thomas Manger says.
"We're hoping to get people to focus on the time between 10 and 11," a source familiar with the investigation tells WTOP.
"We're hoping someone saw something either in the front or the back of the store."
Manger says police have found no evidence that either victim knew the attackers. The men wore dark clothing, gloves and ski masks. Police believe one man was 6 feet tall, the other 5-foot-3 inches tall.
"No one could have planned this crime against these particular women," says a source, considering the randomness of two employees returning to a locked store.
"These guys were out there, with masks and gloves -- apparently ready to commit some criminal act," says Starks.
Police say the violent and sexual nature of the attacks does not appear to be part of a pattern. SOURCE: WTOP
Both victims in Bethesda yoga store attack were beaten, raped
The masked assailants who slipped into a Bethesda yoga store raped two workers, beat one of them to death and beat and bound the other, Montgomery County police said Monday. It was the first time that police have said how Jayna T. Murray was killed.
Police have collected forensic evidence from the store but lack video surveillance and have not formed a solid theory about why the attack happened. But they think the attack was random and have found no evidence that either victim knew the attackers.
"We have no indication at this point that this was anything but a random crime of opportunity," Montgomery County Police Chief J. Thomas Manger said Monday, as officials announced a $136,000 reward for help in solving the case.
Manger also provided a more exact time line of the slaying than had been released previously:
At 9 p.m. Friday, Murray, 30, and a fellow employee closed the Bethesda Row yoga store Lululemon Athletica. At 9:45 p.m., they set the alarm, locked the store and left.
A short time later, one of the women realized she had left something behind, called her co-worker and the two met back at the store. They entered the front door at 10:05 p.m., Manger said.
"We believe that the two suspects in this case followed them in just seconds after the two victims entered the store," he said.
The men wore dark clothing, gloves and ski masks, Manger said. One is thought to be 6 feet tall, the other 5 feet 3.
Both women - one age 27, the other 30 - were violently attacked. Murray received "catastrophic" injuries that rattled even longtime law enforcement officers, sources who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the investigation is ongoing said. READ MORE: Washington Post
Police have collected forensic evidence from the store but lack video surveillance and have not formed a solid theory about why the attack happened. But they think the attack was random and have found no evidence that either victim knew the attackers.
"We have no indication at this point that this was anything but a random crime of opportunity," Montgomery County Police Chief J. Thomas Manger said Monday, as officials announced a $136,000 reward for help in solving the case.
Manger also provided a more exact time line of the slaying than had been released previously:
At 9 p.m. Friday, Murray, 30, and a fellow employee closed the Bethesda Row yoga store Lululemon Athletica. At 9:45 p.m., they set the alarm, locked the store and left.
A short time later, one of the women realized she had left something behind, called her co-worker and the two met back at the store. They entered the front door at 10:05 p.m., Manger said.
"We believe that the two suspects in this case followed them in just seconds after the two victims entered the store," he said.
The men wore dark clothing, gloves and ski masks, Manger said. One is thought to be 6 feet tall, the other 5 feet 3.
Both women - one age 27, the other 30 - were violently attacked. Murray received "catastrophic" injuries that rattled even longtime law enforcement officers, sources who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the investigation is ongoing said. READ MORE: Washington Post
Constellation Energy Says Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Reactor is Safe
BALTIMORE - The operator of two nuclear reactors in southern Maryland says the facility remains safe amid news of partial meltdowns at reactors in Japan triggered by an earthquake and tsunami.
Baltimore-based Constellation Energy Nuclear Group operates the reactors at Calvert Cliffs in Lusby. Spokesman Mark Sullivan says the company's plants are designed to withstand any events indicated by the seismic history of the places where they're located.
More than 180,000 people have evacuated the area around Japan's Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear complex, and up to 160 may have been exposed to radiation.
Critics of nuclear energy say the crisis in Japan may bring to an end the so-called "nuclear renaissance" in which nuclear energy has been touted as a safer, cleaner alternative to fossil fuels.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission says all U.S. nuclear power plants are built to withstand earthquakes and tsunamis. SOURCE: FOX
Baltimore-based Constellation Energy Nuclear Group operates the reactors at Calvert Cliffs in Lusby. Spokesman Mark Sullivan says the company's plants are designed to withstand any events indicated by the seismic history of the places where they're located.
More than 180,000 people have evacuated the area around Japan's Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear complex, and up to 160 may have been exposed to radiation.
Critics of nuclear energy say the crisis in Japan may bring to an end the so-called "nuclear renaissance" in which nuclear energy has been touted as a safer, cleaner alternative to fossil fuels.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission says all U.S. nuclear power plants are built to withstand earthquakes and tsunamis. SOURCE: FOX
March 14, 2011
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosts meetings
Our sincere apologies for the delay in sending this notice. As you know we are developing a new website and the process can be quite tedious and time consuming. We had difficulty establishing the Certificates of Authenticity for the new calendar of Events / Online Payment. We were unwilling to proceed without them, but the matter was resolved today. We will be populating our calendar this week with more events from throughout the entire region we serve. So, check the website often. Thank you for your patience.
---------------------------------------------------------- The Rockville, Gaithersburg & Germantown Chapters of the Mid-Atlantic Hispanic Chamber of Commerce cordially invite you to its monthly I-270 Tech Corridor After-Hours Business Mixer
Register online now – Space is limited - Register online now
Grow your business – Make new business connections and friends – Learn from your peers Practice your Spanish, your English or both – Enjoy Spanish Sangria and cuisine!
Our I-270 Greet & Meet Networking events are open to small business owners, women, minority and veteran entrepreneurs and anyone interested in starting a business. All beers, cocktails, specialty drinks and selected appetizers at $3. Bring along plenty of business cards and business literature.
When: Wednesday, March 16, 2007
Time: 05:00 PM – 07:30 PM
Where: La Tasca - Spanish Tapas Bar & Restaurant, 141 Gibbs Street, Suite 305, Rockville, MD 20850.
Admission: It includes one (1) free drink. Members: $10.00; Non-Members: $15.00. Pre-registration required. All beers, cocktails, special drinks and selected appetizers at $3. Bar appetizers courtesy of the Mid-Atlantic Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Register online now.
Info: For more information about this event contact MAHCC Vice President Jorge E. Arce at 301-642-2409 or Jorge Ribas at 301-404-1946.
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The Greater Silver Spring Chapter of the Mid-Atlantic Hispanic Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you to its monthly Greet & Meet Business Mixer and Speed Networking Register online now – Register online now – Register online now
Enjoy the company of good people having a good time while doing business. Bring plenty of business cards. There will be a special business literature table.
When: Thursday, March 17, 2011.
Time: 05:00 PM – 07:00 PM
Where: El Nopalito Grill Tapas & Tequila Bar, 2259 Bel Pre Road, Plaza del Mercado, Silver Spring, MD 20906 Phone: 703-598-1736 - www.NopalitoGrill.com. Winner of the "2010 Mid-Atlantic Chef of the Year” award.
Admission: It includes one (1) free drink and the opportunity to win lunch for two at El Nopalito. Members: $12.00; Non-Members: $15.00. Pre-registration required. All beers, cocktails, special drinks and selected appetizers at $3. The first round of Bar appetizers are a courtesy of the Mid-Atlantic Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. (Register online now)
Info: For more information about this event contac MAHCC President Jorge Ribas at 301-404-1946 (jribas@ribasconsulting.com). To find out about future events visit the Calendar of Events.
Event sponsorship: For more information contact Jorge Ribas at 301-404-1946 (jribas@ribasconsulting.com) or Omayra Martinez at 787-593-2627.
Membership Info: For information about membership in the Chamber, please 240-686-0055.
---------------------------------------------------------- The Rockville, Gaithersburg & Germantown Chapters of the Mid-Atlantic Hispanic Chamber of Commerce cordially invite you to its monthly I-270 Tech Corridor After-Hours Business Mixer
Register online now – Space is limited - Register online now
Grow your business – Make new business connections and friends – Learn from your peers Practice your Spanish, your English or both – Enjoy Spanish Sangria and cuisine!
Our I-270 Greet & Meet Networking events are open to small business owners, women, minority and veteran entrepreneurs and anyone interested in starting a business. All beers, cocktails, specialty drinks and selected appetizers at $3. Bring along plenty of business cards and business literature.
When: Wednesday, March 16, 2007
Time: 05:00 PM – 07:30 PM
Where: La Tasca - Spanish Tapas Bar & Restaurant, 141 Gibbs Street, Suite 305, Rockville, MD 20850.
Admission: It includes one (1) free drink. Members: $10.00; Non-Members: $15.00. Pre-registration required. All beers, cocktails, special drinks and selected appetizers at $3. Bar appetizers courtesy of the Mid-Atlantic Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Register online now.
Info: For more information about this event contact MAHCC Vice President Jorge E. Arce at 301-642-2409 or Jorge Ribas at 301-404-1946.
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The Greater Silver Spring Chapter of the Mid-Atlantic Hispanic Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you to its monthly Greet & Meet Business Mixer and Speed Networking Register online now – Register online now – Register online now
Enjoy the company of good people having a good time while doing business. Bring plenty of business cards. There will be a special business literature table.
When: Thursday, March 17, 2011.
Time: 05:00 PM – 07:00 PM
Where: El Nopalito Grill Tapas & Tequila Bar, 2259 Bel Pre Road, Plaza del Mercado, Silver Spring, MD 20906 Phone: 703-598-1736 - www.NopalitoGrill.com. Winner of the "2010 Mid-Atlantic Chef of the Year” award.
Admission: It includes one (1) free drink and the opportunity to win lunch for two at El Nopalito. Members: $12.00; Non-Members: $15.00. Pre-registration required. All beers, cocktails, special drinks and selected appetizers at $3. The first round of Bar appetizers are a courtesy of the Mid-Atlantic Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. (Register online now)
Info: For more information about this event contac MAHCC President Jorge Ribas at 301-404-1946 (jribas@ribasconsulting.com). To find out about future events visit the Calendar of Events.
Event sponsorship: For more information contact Jorge Ribas at 301-404-1946 (jribas@ribasconsulting.com) or Omayra Martinez at 787-593-2627.
Membership Info: For information about membership in the Chamber, please 240-686-0055.
Montgomery County first responders honored for bravery
Sixty Montgomery County public safety employees were honored Friday during the 37th Annual Public Safety Awards in Rockville.
Thirty-seven of those to receive awards were first responders to a Sept. 1 hostage standoff at Discovery Communications in downtown Silver Spring.
About 1,200 members of the business community, politicians and public safety employees attended the event hosted by the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce at the county's North Bethesda conference center.
One of them, Tom Fisher, was a security guard in the Discovery headquarters building when a man strapped with explosives and waving a starter pistol took three employees hostage. SOURCE: Gazette
About 1,200 members of the business community, politicians and public safety employees attended the event hosted by the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce at the county's North Bethesda conference center.
One of them, Tom Fisher, was a security guard in the Discovery headquarters building when a man strapped with explosives and waving a starter pistol took three employees hostage. SOURCE: Gazette
Thousands Expected at Pension Protest at Md. State House
The director of Maryland's largest state employees union said thousands of protesters will attend a rally in Annapolis Monday night. Gov. Martin O'Malley's has proposed state employees increase their pension fund contributions to help offset billions of dollars in unfunded liabilities.
"We have difficult choices ahead of us as a people ... and we're going to confront those choices, and we're going to do it with dignity and respect for all stakeholders: citizens, teachers, union leaders, those that serve our citizens as elected leaders," O'Malley told the Associated Press.
Patrick Moran, director of the Maryland chapter of hthe American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, said the rally will include a walk from the Navy Marine Corps Stadium to the State House. He expects 5,000 to 10,000 people to attend. Maryland is facing $19 billion in unfunded pension liabilities and another $16 billion in retiree health liabilities. SOURCE: NBC
"We have difficult choices ahead of us as a people ... and we're going to confront those choices, and we're going to do it with dignity and respect for all stakeholders: citizens, teachers, union leaders, those that serve our citizens as elected leaders," O'Malley told the Associated Press.
Patrick Moran, director of the Maryland chapter of hthe American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, said the rally will include a walk from the Navy Marine Corps Stadium to the State House. He expects 5,000 to 10,000 people to attend. Maryland is facing $19 billion in unfunded pension liabilities and another $16 billion in retiree health liabilities. SOURCE: NBC
MCYR Meeting Reminder
Young Republicans,
This is just a reminder about our meeting tomorrow (Tuesday March 15th). We hope to see you there! We'll be discussing preparations for the April 16th Charity Ball, executive board nominations for our April monthly meeting, and other upcoming efforts for 2011. PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO COME! The meeting starts at 7:30pm at Red Hot and Blue in Gaithersburg. Join us for Happy Hour around 5:30pm if you're able to! More details listed below.
We would love to hear from you to let us know you are going to make it. Have a wonderful day,
Carl T. Weber III
MCYR
This is just a reminder about our meeting tomorrow (Tuesday March 15th). We hope to see you there! We'll be discussing preparations for the April 16th Charity Ball, executive board nominations for our April monthly meeting, and other upcoming efforts for 2011. PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO COME! The meeting starts at 7:30pm at Red Hot and Blue in Gaithersburg. Join us for Happy Hour around 5:30pm if you're able to! More details listed below.
We would love to hear from you to let us know you are going to make it. Have a wonderful day,
Carl T. Weber III
MCYR
Council President Valerie Ervin to meet with media today
ROCKVILLE, Md., March 14, 2011—Montgomery County Council President Valerie Ervin will meet with members of the media TODAY, Monday, March 14, to discuss key items that will be facing the County Council and its respective committees in the near future. Among the items she will discuss are the recommended Fiscal Year 2012 Operating Budget that County Executive Isiah Leggett will be presenting to the Council on Tuesday, March 15; collective bargaining agreements with unions representing County employees; and the County Board of Education’s actions regarding the State Maintenance of Effort Law.
Council President Ervin’s meeting with media members will begin at 11 a.m. in the SIXTH Floor Conference Room of the Council Office Building at 100 Maryland Ave. in Rockville.
Among the other issues Council President Ervin will discuss is the proposed bag tax the County Executive has recommended implementing and how the proposed increase in the state gasoline tax would impact Montgomery County.
Council President Ervin intends to hold regular briefings to help explain and expand on upcoming issues facing the Council and the County in general. Most briefings will be on Monday mornings.
Council President Ervin’s meeting with media members will begin at 11 a.m. in the SIXTH Floor Conference Room of the Council Office Building at 100 Maryland Ave. in Rockville.
Among the other issues Council President Ervin will discuss is the proposed bag tax the County Executive has recommended implementing and how the proposed increase in the state gasoline tax would impact Montgomery County.
Council President Ervin intends to hold regular briefings to help explain and expand on upcoming issues facing the Council and the County in general. Most briefings will be on Monday mornings.
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