Articles by Mitti Hicks

November 26, 2018 | Mitti Hicks

Five Things to Know for Nov. 26 in Montgomery County

Here are five things to know today, Monday, Nov. 26, in Montgomery County: 1. Bail Hearing: Four teens, previously charged as juveniles in the Damascus High School sexual assaults, are now being charged as adults and expected to appear in front of a judge today for a bail hearing. 2. Police to Receive Donation of 100 […]

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November 20, 2018 | Mitti Hicks

Five Things to Know for Nov. 20 in Montgomery County

Here are five things to know today, Tuesday, Nov. 20, in Montgomery County: 1. Canned Food Drive: Kids Town will be collecting non-perishable items for a local shelter in the month of November. 2. Bethesda Urban Partnership Meeting: The Bethesda Urban Partnership meets the third Tuesday of every month beginning at 7:45 a.m. in the Bethesda Urban […]

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November 18, 2018 | Mitti Hicks

Montgomery Community Media Unveils Inaugural Hall of Fame Inductee During Monty Awards

It was a night to celebrate the volunteers who spend countless hours to create content for Montgomery Community Media’s Website and TV Channels. Dozens gathered at Montgomery Community Media Studios to honor their hard work during the 33rd annual Monty Awards hosted by Barbara Harrison. This year’s award categories recognized the volunteers who had the […]

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November 15, 2018 | Mitti Hicks

Area Sees First Measurable Snowfall of Season

Washington D.C. and its surrounding areas witnessed its first measurable snowfall of the season Thursday, and also the first measurable snowfall to come as early as November since 1996. Is this snow-event any indicator on how the winter will be? Find out more as MyMCMedia’s Mitti Hicks explains in the video below:

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November 14, 2018 | Mitti Hicks

National Weather Service Issues Winter Storm Watch

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch that will remain in effect until Thursday evening. A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. According to the NWS, snow, ice, and sleet accumulations of one quarter inch or greater are possible throughout […]

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November 14, 2018 | Mitti Hicks

FBI Reports Shows Increase in Hate Crimes for Third Year in a Row

New data from the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting Program revealed that hate crimes increased by 17 percent in 2017 compared to the previous year. According to the data, a total of 7,175 hate crimes were reported to the more than 16,000 law enforcement agencies that participated in the FBI’s Hate Crime Statistics Program compared with 6,121 […]

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November 14, 2018 | Mitti Hicks

Five Things to Know for Nov. 14 in Montgomery County

Happy Wednesday! Here are five things to know today, Wednesday, Nov. 14, in Montgomery County: 1. Hypothermia Alert: Montgomery County has activated the Extreme Cold Plan for a Hypothermia Alert until noon today. 2. Community Meeting Regarding Acorn Park: M-NCPPC Montgomery Parks will be presenting the recommended plan to the Historic Preservation Commission for a design consultation on Acorn Park. The […]

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November 13, 2018 | Mitti Hicks

School Board Approves Longer Spring Break for 2019-2020 Calendar

One common theme echoed when the Montgomery County Board of Education voted on the current school year calendar last year was how difficult a decision it would be. The board faced challenges with choosing to remain closed on Jewish holidays, shortening the length of spring break or reducing the number of instructional days for students. […]

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November 9, 2018 | Mitti Hicks

From Tragedy to Triumph: Vietnam War Veteran on Overcoming Invisible Wounds

Certain dates remain engraved in your memory forever. For Wayne Miller, that date is July 4, 1969. While many back home were celebrating the American holiday, it was a day Miller thought would mark dependency on others for the rest of his life. Miller had graduated from Albert Einstein High School in 1968 and had […]

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November 7, 2018 | Mitti Hicks

Police Capt. Tyrone Collington Leaves Takoma Park to Become Bladensburg Police Deputy Chief

After serving more than 20 years with the Takoma Park Police Department, Capt. Tyrone Collington is leaving the department to become the Deputy Chief of The Bladensburg Police Department. “It has been an amazing career. I will cherish the relationships and partnerships we built with the community, colleagues, elected officials, city staff, educators, and allied […]

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