Articles by Valerie Bonk

December 17, 2013 | Valerie Bonk

Gov. Candidate George On Building Tax Base in Baltimore (Video)

In this MyMCMedia extra, Valerie Bonk asked Ron George, (R) candidate for governor, about the issues he’d tackle if elected. George attended Committee for Montgomery legislative breakfast and gubernatorial candidate forum at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel. Related posts:

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December 17, 2013 | Valerie Bonk

Gov. Candidate Mizeur on Legalizing Marijuana (Video)

In this MyMCMedia extra, Valerie Bonk asked Heather Mizeur, (D) candidate for governor, about the issues she’d tackle if elected. Mizeur attended Committee for Montgomery legislative breakfast and gubernatorial candidate forum at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel. Related posts:

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December 17, 2013 | Valerie Bonk

Gov. Candidate Lollar On Increasing Private Business in County (Video)

In this MyMCMedia extra, Valerie Bonk asked Charles Lollar (R) candidate for governor, about the issues he’d tackle if elected. Lollar attended Committee for Montgomery legislative breakfast and gubernatorial candidate forum at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel. Related posts:

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December 16, 2013 | Valerie Bonk

Gubernatorial Candidates Headline Committee Breakfast (Photos & Video)

Hundreds of Montgomery County and Maryland elected officials and community leaders came together in Bethesda for the annual Committee for Montgomery breakfast, where six candidates for governor had a chance to give their priorities for the upcoming legislative session. It was one of the first forums for the 2014 governor’s race and in front of a […]

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December 16, 2013 | Valerie Bonk

Starr: ‘I Was Really Startled at What Some of Our Kids Were Saying’ (Video)

In this MyMCMedia extra, Dr. Joshua Starr responds to the motivation behind his open letter to parents about Cybercivility. Starr attended the Committee for Montgomery’s annual legislative breakfast in Bethesda. See Dr. Starr: ‘We Need to Talk about Cybercivility’ to read the letter and learn more.

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December 13, 2013 | Valerie Bonk

African Students Face Cultural Challenges

“Do you think drugs are a way to fit in?” A loud “yes” was heard from the audience as African middle and high school students nodded in agreement to panelist Omonigho Ufomata’s question. The students from local public schools were at the Silver Spring Civic Center for a conference on lifestyle choices held by the […]

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December 12, 2013 | Valerie Bonk

‘Urban Butcher’ Moves Into Silver Spring (Video)

A new business in Silver Spring is catching attention for its urban twist on the classic butcher shop, and is hoping to draw customers in with its unique “nose to tail” dining.   There are three elements to the new business which brings a butcher shop, bar, and coffee shop under one roof. “We have […]

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December 12, 2013 | Valerie Bonk

Residents Speak Up at Wheaton Redevelopment Meeting (Video)

The difference between a town square and a plaza was up to debate Wednesday as dozens of residents attended a meeting at Wheaton High School where developers gave an update on the plans for redeveloping Wheaton Triangle. While many citizens in the crowd were happy with a newly added interactive waterspout design, others disagreed that […]

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December 11, 2013 | Valerie Bonk

Riemer on the Future of the District 5 Seat (Video)

In this MyMCMedia extra, MyMCMedia’s Valerie Bonk asked County Councilmember Hans Riemer for his reaction to County Councilmember Valerie Ervin’s resignation and who he thought should fill the District 5 seat. Riemer attended the pre-launch party for a Urban Butcher, a new restaurant in Silver Spring. Take a look:

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December 11, 2013 | Valerie Bonk

Wheaton Redevelopment Program Meeting

The County is holding a public meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 11, to give residents an update on the Wheaton Redevelopment Program. Representatives from Stonebridge Carras/Bozzuto Development, the selected developer for the project, will lead a presentation on the current status of the proposed development plan along with details on the scope of the project and […]

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