The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Garrett County Department of Business Development, hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, November 3, 2025, to celebrate the grand re-opening of Shirer’s Tin Shop’s historic storefront in downtown Oakland, Maryland. Founded in 1866... see more

The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Garrett County Department of Business Development, hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, to celebrate the grand opening of The Mountain Grape Tavern in Grantsville, Nestled along the scenic Casselman River at... see more

In collaboration with the Garrett County Health Department, Garrett County Community Action Committee, Inc. (GCCA) has cut the ribbon to the 360 Access Hub at 360 West Liberty Street in Oakland. The 360 Access Hub is a food pantry and resource hub in development by GCCA, Garrett County Health... see more

The Town of Friendsville celebrated the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for Mountain Peak Soap Company this week, welcoming the new artisan soap and bath product business to the community. The event drew an enthusiastic crowd of residents, local officials, and business leaders. Owned and... see more

Garrett County Government is proud to announce that Connor Norman, Business Development Specialist with the Garrett County Department of Business Development, has been selected for the Appalachian Regional Commission’s (ARC) 2025–2026 Appalachian Leadership Institute (ALI). This distinguished... see more

The Maryland Department of Labor and American Job Centers are offering free online job seeker workshops to the public in November. Registration is required in advance. Participants have several options to log in via computer, with or without a camera/microphone, as well as tune in via smartphone... see more

Job-seekers throughout the region are invited to attend the Western Maryland Regional Fall Job Fair on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Country Club Mall in LaVale, Maryland. This event brings together local employers from the Tri-County Western Maryland region to connect... see more

The Western Maryland Long-Term Recovery Committee, Inc. (WMLTRC) is seeking a Manager of Disaster Construction Operations to lead all management activities related to construction operations supporting the 2025 Western Maryland flood recovery efforts WMLTRC is a coalition of faith-based, nonprofit... see more

January is right around the corner, and we’re thrilled to announce that registration for the Annual Mt. Maryland PACE event is officially open! For decades, PACE has been the signature event showcasing the people, projects, and pride of Allegany and Garrett Counties. Each year, Mountain Marylanders... see more

The Rural Maryland Council (RMC) invites you to participate in a brief, 10-minute survey to share your experiences, concerns, and challenges living or working in rural Maryland. The Schaefer Center for Public Policy at The University of Baltimore is conducting this survey of residents in rural areas... see more