Articles by Sonya Burke

September 7, 2016 | Sonya Burke

PSC Holds Hearing in Rockville on Pepco’s Request to Hike Rates (VIDEO)

The Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) held a public hearing on Sept. 6 in Rockville to hear from residents and business leaders about a Pepco request to raise rates. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. According to the PSC, the rate hike would increase the typical Pepco residential customer’s bill by about $13 a month. Montgomery County […]

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September 7, 2016 | Sonya Burke

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Community Police Academy for Spanish-Speaking Residents Begins on Sept. 8th

Save the date! The Montgomery County Police Department’s Community Police Academy for Spanish-speaking residents begins on Sept. 8th. Classes meet on Thursday evenings from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., with graduation planned for December 15th (a 15-week academy).  This program is free of charge, and classes are taught in Spanish. More information about the Community Police […]

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September 7, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Five Things to Know Today, Sept. 7, in Montgomery County

UPDATED It’s going to be a hot one as this heat wave continues. Here are five more things to know today, Sept. 7, in Montgomery County: 1. WSSC is scheduled to hold a public hearing about its proposed CIP in Rockville later today. 2. A recognition ceremony is planned for Montgomery County Public Library’s Career […]

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September 7, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Rockville Rocks the Lunch Hour (VIDEO)

There are a lot of new things happening along Regal Row in downtown Rockville. Rockville 11’s Tony Plaia tells us about a new free concert series to help you make the most out of your lunch break. Visit our PEG partner Rock 11 Now to view more of its programming. Visit Rockville’s website for a […]

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September 6, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Montgomery County Police Officers Arrest Dozens for DUI Over Holiday Weekend

Montgomery County police officers arrested dozens of motorists for driving under the influence (DUI) in Montgomery County over the Labor Day holiday weekend. Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) spokesperson Paul Starks said officers arrested 49 people between Friday night and noon on Labor Day. “Our cops worked overtime this holiday weekend to keep our roads […]

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September 5, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Pepco Rate Case Hearing Scheduled for Sept. 6 in Rockville (VIDEO)

The Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) has scheduled a Sept. 6th public hearing in Rockville on a request by Potomac Electric Power Company (PEPCO) to increase its electric distribution rates by $104 million (an increase of about $13 a month for the typical residential customer). According to the PSC, Pepco provides electricity to about 560,000 […]

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September 5, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Five Things to Know Today, Sept. 5, in Montgomery County

Happy Labor Day! Here are your five things to know today, Sept. 5, in Montgomery County: 1. Montgomery County’s offices, schools and libraries are closed today. Find out what’s open and what’s not in Montgomery County, here. 2. The Town of Kensington is hosting its 49th annual Labor Day Parade and Festival beginning at 10 […]

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September 2, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Pets of the Week: Finches (VIDEO)

Did you know that you can adopt birds at the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center in Derwood? Meet our pets of the week:

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September 2, 2016 | Sonya Burke

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Coming Soon: More School Bus Cameras (VIDEO)

Montgomery County began its school bus camera safety program in January of 2014 and since its inception hundreds of motorists have been cited for illegally passing a stopped school bus on local roadways. CCM’s Susan Kenedy reports: Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

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September 2, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Montgomery College Welcomes New Volleyball Coach (VIDEO)

The women’s volleyball team is beginning a new season at Montgomery College and there’s a new coach at the helm. MCTV’s Michael Brown reports. Visit our PEG partner MCTV10 (Montgomery College Television program schedule) to see more Montgomery College Television.

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