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September 30, 2019 | Staff Writer

Haskins’ Debut Provides No Relief For Struggling Redskins

Would Redskins’ rookie quarterback Dwayne Haskins play or not? That was one of the hot topics heading into the Washington Redskins’ road game against the New York Giants on Sunday. That question was answered midway through the second quarter in the Redskins’ 24-3 loss in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Down 14-0, head coach Jay Gruden […]

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September 30, 2019 | Staff Writer

21 This Week: MCPS Boundary Lines, Pelosi Impeachment Inquiry

Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. On this week’s show, Aiken and the panel discuss MCPS boundary lines, and the Pelosi impeachment inquiry. You can watch the show in its entirety, below: “21 This Week” airs on Channel 21 on Sundays at 11 a.m. and again at 7 p.m.; Mondays at […]

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September 30, 2019 | Staff Writer

Police: Missing Damascus Girl, 15, Found Safe, Unharmed

Update, Sept. 30: Amirah Jane Henderson has been located safe and unharmed. Original post: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police- Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking the public for help in finding a missing Damascus area juvenile. Amirah Jane Henderson, 15, of Tralee Terrace, was last seen leaving her home on foot […]

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September 27, 2019 | Staff Writer

County Program Preps Students For Careers in Fire and Rescue Services

The Montgomery County Public Schools Fire Science and Rescue Cadet program prepares high school students for a variety of careers in fire and rescue services, including fire prevention, control and emergency medical technology. Students spend part of the day in their home high school and also attend formal training at the Montgomery County Public Safety […]

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September 27, 2019 | Staff Writer

Cast your Vote for the Monty 2019 Viewers Choice Award by Oct. 6

Each year we honor our many volunteers and celebrate excellence in community media at the Monty Awards. Cast your vote for your favorite video in the viewers choice category.

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September 26, 2019 | Staff Writer

Gaithersburg Man Faces 22 Years in Prison for Child Pornography

A Gaithersburg man could face a 22-year prison sentence after pleading guilty Wednesday to child pornography and extortion charges, according to a statement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Zhi Tian Lang, 23, admitted that he threatened to post revealing photos of 11 girls on the Internet if they did not send him sexually explicit photographs […]

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September 24, 2019 | Staff Writer

Capitals Name Olympian, Rockville Native Skarupa as Hockey Ambassador

The Washington Capitals named Wootton High School graduate Haley Skarupa as their new hockey ambassador this week. Skarupa, a Rockville native who helped the U.S. women’s national hockey team win a gold medal at the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games, will assist the Capitals in developing and engaging with the youth hockey communities across the […]

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September 24, 2019 | Staff Writer

Police Arrest Silver Spring Man for Attempted Carjacking

An 18-year-old Silver Spring man faces multiple charges in connection with an armed carjacking that took place last week, a Montgomery County police statement said. Allan Muhizi of Modrad Way has been charged with attempted armed carjacking, first-degree assault, and the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, police said. Online court […]

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September 24, 2019 | Staff Writer

Maryland Running Back Funk Out For Year Again

For the second straight season, University of Maryland running back Jake Funk (Damascus High School) is out for the year with a torn ACL in his left knee. The redshirt junior from Gaithersburg hurt his knee in the Terps’ last game at Temple on September 14. “Jake played an integral role, not just on offense […]

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September 23, 2019 | Staff Writer

Voter Registration Drives Take Place in Montgomery County Tuesday

National Voter Registration Day is Tuesday, Sept. 24. and the Montgomery County Board of Elections (BOE) is encouraging residents to register to vote and to verify their voter registration information is current. BOE staff will be available at eight locations across the county to assist in registering individuals to vote, verify current voter registration, demonstrate […]

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