Articles by Maureen Chowdhury

April 22, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

Montgomery College Visiting Professor Lectures on the Future of Latinas in the U.S.

Montgomery College visiting professor, Lorenley Baez, recently held a lecture about Latinas in the U.S. at the Takoma Park campus. MCTV’s Carolina Galeano reports. Visit our PEG partner MCTV10 (Montgomery College Television program schedule) to see more Montgomery College Television.

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April 21, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

James MacGregor on Montgomery County’s Role in Business Development (VIDEO)

James MacGregor headlines Montgomery Community Media’s Small Business University event on April 21. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, he talks about Montgomery County’s role in business development in the region.

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April 21, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

Mike Knapp on Montgomery County’s Economic Development Corporation (VIDEO)

Mike Knapp, CEO of SkillSmart and former Montgomery County Councilmember, stopped by Montgomery Community Media’s Small Business University event on April 21. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Knapp talks about Montgomery County’s Economic Development Corporation.

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April 21, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

photo of Rockville Mayor Bridget Newton at Meet the Mayors filming

Mayor Newton Opposes Interim Bus Depot Plan in Rockville

Rockville Mayor Bridget Newton testifed in opposition of a plan to move 100 buses from the Shady Grove Bus Depot to the Carver Educational Center Services parking lot, during Tuesday’s Board of Education meeting. “We’re very interested in working with you and all of our Montgomery County partners to find you a solution for a problem […]

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April 21, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

Montgomery County Police to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint Tonight

Montgomery County police officers plan to conduct a sobriety checkpoint tonight. According to a news release, this campaign is part of the department’s continuing effort to curb impaired driving and underage drinking. Police said, the exact location of the checkpoint will not be disclosed in advance. The checkpoint will be cancelled in case of inclement weather. MCP will […]

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April 21, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

Wheaton Duplex Fire Displaces Several Residents, Damages Estimated at $500,000 (VIDEOS & PHOTOS)

It took nearly 100 firefighters to battle a two-alarm duplex fire in Wheaton on Wednesday that has displaced several residents. It happened at the 12000 block on Berry Street around 4 p.m., according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue officials. Firefighters encountered heavy fire upon arrival and neighborhood streets had to be closed, Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete […]

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April 21, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

Five Things to Know Today, April 21, in Montgomery County

Here are five things to know today, April 21, in Montgomery County: 1. Washington Business Journal Publisher James MacGregor is the keynote speaker for today’s Small Business University event at Montgomery Community Media studios.  The event will be live streamed on the MyMCMedia website.  2. Today is the last day for early voting. There are ten early voting […]

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April 20, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

photo of Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda

Six MCPS Schools Top ‘Best High Schools’ in State List

Six Montgomery County High Schools are ranked among the top 10 public schools in the state according to a report released on Tuesday. U.S. News and World Report’s ranked Whitman High School as the best school in Maryland and 63rd best school in the country. Churchill High School follows Whitman and is ranked as second best in […]

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April 20, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

Poolesville Ice Rink Plan Moves Forward

While local hockey fans may be cheering on the Capitals tonight, Poolesville residents are hoping to soon hit the ice in their neighborhood. Dozens of residents turned out for a meeting in support of a proposed synthetic ice rink at a Poolesville Town Commissioners meeting on Monday night; where Montgomery County officials presented residents and local […]

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April 20, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

Five Things to Know Today, April 20, in Montgomery County

Here are five things to know today, April 20, in Montgomery County: 1. Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett is scheduled to hold a live discussion today at 2 p.m. Residents will have the opportunity to send questions directly to the County Executive through an interactive online forum.   2. Early voting continues from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. […]

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