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April 18, 2016 | Staff Writer

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“21 This Week” Talks Eastern Shore Marijuana Growing Facilities and the Primary Election (VIDEO)

Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of “21 This Week.”  Aiken and the panel discuss the recent Maryland legislative session, Eastern Shore marijuana growing facilities, David Trone’s candidacy for Congress, and the Democratic Senate race between Donna Edwards and Chris Van Hollen. This week’s panel of political observers includes Sam Statland, Mark Uncapher, Laurie Halverson and […]

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April 18, 2016 | Laura Rowles

GGCC Conducts Ribbon Cutting for Damascus Community Bank (PHOTO)

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) supported Damascus Community Bank and celebrated the grand opening of their newest branch by conducting a “Ribbon Cutting” Ceremony for them on Friday, April 15. They are located at 7601-I Airpark Road in Gaithersburg. Damascus Community Bank is a locally-owned, full-service community bank providing financial support for business, professionals, […]

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April 17, 2016 | Willie James Inman

Take a Sip: MoCo Beer Week

For all those beer lovers out there. MoCo Beer Week is coming soon to a brewery and bar near you. If you’ve been waiting for a chance to get out and enjoy the warm weather with a good pint and some great food, here’s your chance. MoCo Beer Week aims to celebrate local breweries and […]

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April 16, 2016 | Staff Writer

21 This Week Preview (VIDEO)

Watch a video preview of the next episode of 21 This Week, below: 21 This Week airs on Montgomery Channel 21 on Sundays at 11 a.m. and again at 7 p.m.; Mondays at noon and again at 8 p.m.; Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. and again at 8:30 p.m.

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April 15, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

Pet of the Week: Meet Deevah (VIDEO)

On County Report This Week, Kathi Stanhope introduces us to Deevah, this energetic dog loves to play with toys and needs a good home. For more information, call 240.773.5900 or visit Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

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April 15, 2016 | Staff Writer

Montgomery Week In Review featured on Montgomery Community Media

Watch Montgomery Week in Review (VIDEO)

Don Mooers hosts the latest episode of Montgomery Week in Review. His guests include Brian Karem, Tom Thomson, Elaine Apter and Sharon Ahern Fechter. Topics discussed this week include stricker drunk driving laws recently passed by the Maryland General Assembly, the county public library system, the League of Women Voters Guide and Montgomery College’s humanities program. You […]

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April 15, 2016 | Mark Avallone, MBA, CFP®, CRPS®, AIF®

Half Of Americans Are Unprepared For A Financial Emergency, Are You?

According to a recent Gallup Poll, about half of Americans believe they do not have enough money on hand to “make a major purchase, such as a car, appliance or furniture, or pay for a significant home repair” if they needed to. As expected, individuals with higher income were more likely to be prepared for […]

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April 13, 2016 | Marian Merewitz

Connecting Our Community: Autism Awareness

According to the Autism Society, The prevalence of autism in U.S. children increased by 119.4 percent from 2000 to 2010. According to the CDC 1 in 68 children born in the U.S. have an autism spectrum disorder making Autism the fastest-growing developmental disability. Find out more on this episode of Connecting Our Community. Host Pat Shoemaker discusses […]

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April 13, 2016 | Christen Milstead

Volunteerism Works: Citizenship for Mina (PHOTOS)

By Guest Blogger, Norma Dancis Ingleside at King Farm resident In 2012, I began teaching Mina Azizi, through the Literacy Council of Montgomery County, to learn to speak, read, and write English. Most of all, she wanted to become a citizen. These were massive tasks. She, her translator husband, and her children arrived in the […]

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April 12, 2016 | Juanita Farmer, CPA

ACA Tax Facts for Individuals and Families

The Affordable Care Act contains two provisions that may affect your tax return this year: the individual shared responsibility provision and the premium tax credit. Here’s what you should know: Information Forms: 1095-A, 1095-B, and 1095-C This year marks the first time that certain taxpayers will receive new health-care related information forms that they can […]

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