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July 28, 2020 | Staff Writer

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Montgomery County Animal Shelter Reopens Aug. 6, Launching Month-Long ‘Clear the Shelters’ Event

It’s a summer different than any other. Many are working from home, traveling options are limited, so perhaps now is the perfect time to adopt a furry family member. Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center in Derwood plans to reopen for the public on August 6. It had been closed since March because of […]

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July 27, 2020 | Staff Writer

Studio 501c3: Montgomery Housing Partnership

Studio 501c3 is a show that focuses on the nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County working to build supportive communities every day. This episode features Robert Goldman, president of Montgomery Housing Partnership (MHP). MHP provides affordable housing choices for residents and strengthens the neighborhood around them, according to Goldman. He explains to show host Kim Jones that […]

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July 27, 2020 | Staff Writer

Studio 501c3: Arts on the Block

Kim Jones hosts Studio 501c3, a show that focuses on the nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County working to build supportive communities every day. This episode features Anne L’Ecuyer, executive director of the nonprofit Arts on the Block, a nonprofit that helps the county’s young artists become the entrepreneurs of tomorrow. Watch previous episodes of Studio 501c3.

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July 27, 2020 | Staff Writer

21 This Week: Schools Reopening, Hogan Presidential Bid

Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. On this week’s show, Aiken and the panel discuss: With hospitalizations declining in Montgomery County, why are the schools not reopening? Is Governor Larry Hogan destined for a presidential run? Should the federal government be involved in Portand’s protests? This week’s panel of political observers […]

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July 27, 2020 | Staff Writer

Three Suspects Arrested for Germantown Shooting

Detectives with the Montgomery County Police Department have arrested and charged three suspects after three people were shot during a cookout in Germantown on Saturday evening. According to MCPD, the suspects are 20-year-old Henry Emanuel Tamba, 19-year-old Sequan Markell Ashton – both of Germantown – and 17-year-old Jaheim Ronnell Hicks of Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, who […]

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July 20, 2020 | Staff Writer

21 This Week: Reopening Public Schools, Council Representation

Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. On this week’s show, Aiken and the panel discuss: Forty-two percent of parents want the public schools to reopen with students returning to the classroom in the fall A referendum on changing the county charter regarding the Montgomery County Council set to be introduced Bombshell […]

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July 18, 2020 | Staff Writer

Five Things to Know Before Heading out to a Montgomery County Recreation Pool

With temperatures hitting the high 90’s this weekend, many residents might consider going for a dip to cool off at a local pool. Seven of Montgomery County Recreation’s outdoor pools and three indoor aquatic centers are open across the county. Before you head out, there are a few things to be aware of now that […]

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July 17, 2020 | Staff Writer

Mood Booster: Watch Warrior Canine Connection’s Live Puppy Cam

The Warrior Canine Connection has a new litter of puppies. Now, the future service dogs are on their journey to help change lives. Warrior Canine Connection utilizes a Mission Based Trauma Recovery model to help veterans recovering from the stress of combat reconnect with their families, communities, and life. Click here to brighten your day by watching […]

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July 16, 2020 | Staff Writer

BlackRock Center Providing Donated Goods for Families in Need

The BlackRock Center for the Arts has a temporary Upcounty Consolidation Hub center for donated essential goods to help communities in need throughout upper Montgomery County. BlackRock has partnered with several local organizations to help provide essential items for children, families, and seniors impacted by the COVID-19 health crisis. Officials with the nonprofit cultural arts center […]

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July 14, 2020 | Staff Writer

Petition Calls for End of Police K9 Unit in Takoma Park

The City of Takoma Park has reached a settlement with a woman who was mistakenly attacked by a police K9 in 2018 at the CVS on Carroll Street NW, according to City Manager, Suzanne Ludlow. Officials say the officer no longer works for the City of Takoma Park, and the dog also is no longer […]

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