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January 31, 2016 | Staff Writer

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“21 This Week” Covers Iowa Caucus and More (VIDEO)

Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of “21 This Week.” Aiken and the panel discuss the clean up from the blizzard, issues of interest in the current Maryland General Assembly, lessons to be learned from Walmart’s closing of its Port Covington store in South Baltimore and the Iowa Caucus. This week’s panel of political observers includes Rich Parsons, […]

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January 29, 2016 | Staff Writer

21 This Week Preview (VIDEO)

Here’s a preview of the next episode of “21 This Week.” “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. You can watch the show at 11 a.m. and […]

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January 27, 2016 | Carey Heller, Psy.D.

New Semester Check Up

With the new semester underway for most teens in the area, it is a good opportunity for teens and their parents to examine how the previous semester went. In most instances, simply trying harder to do better in of itself does not work well if there were issues previously, unless specific concrete tools and strategies […]

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January 26, 2016 | Jeff Getek

Riderwood Pickleball Group Receives International Spotlight

Silver Spring, Maryland–According to the USA Pickleball Association, more than 2.4 million people participate in the paddle sport that combines elements of tennis and badminton. With its flexibility as an indoor or outdoor game, relatively inexpensive equipment and easily modified rules, pickleball has caught on across the generational spectrum since its creation in 1965. That […]

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January 25, 2016 | Phil Fabrizio

Awaiting a Snow Outlet (PHOTOS)

The Blizzard of 2016 has come and gone and on a brilliant Sunday afternoon, most county residents found their way outdoors to begin the big cleanup. Some upcounty residents who are lucky enough to be located near a primary route found roadways wet and passable Sunday afternoon. Some upcounty residents were not as fortunate as […]

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January 24, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

Six Songs to Add to Your Snow Day Playlist (VIDEOS & PHOTO)

Blizzard 2016 sure left it’s mark, dumping tons of snow and burying everything. Now that the snowstorm has passed, its time to deal with the aftermath. A lot of roads are still covered in snow, and many public facilities remain closed. And while shoveling, digging, and plowing your way out might seem daunting, music always has […]

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January 23, 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 Fred Evans, Charlotte Davis, Ilaya Hopkins and Gilberto Zelaya. Topics discussed this week include the new federal education act known as Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), legislative priorities of the Rural Maryland Council, legislative priorities of the Montgomery County Chamber of […]

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January 21, 2016 | John Kolm

Rejection Man

Meet Rejection Man. Superman can fly.  Batman has money.  Spiderman can climb skyscrapers.  These are their superpowers.  But what, you ask, is the superpower for Rejection Man? Rejection. You’ll meet him – or her – in some workplaces. It’s the person who refuses to engage in any optional interaction.  The one who walks out when […]

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January 20, 2016 | Susan Burkinshaw

Snow Day Prep

This past fall my husband and I made the trek to Ohio State to watch the Terps play the Buckeyes. Although it was a beautiful day and an exciting game, what I enjoyed most was the Bloody Mary that one of our cousins’ friends made for us at the pregame tailgate. I’m not sure what […]

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January 20, 2016 | Laura Rowles

GGCC Conducts Ribbon Cutting for Waredaca Brewing Company (PHOTO)

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) was delighted to support Waredaca Brewing Company celebrate their grand opening by conducting a “Ribbon Cutting” Ceremony for them on Tuesday, January 19. Pinky and Pepe’s Grape Escape is located at 4017 Damascus Road in Laytonsville. Waredaca Brewing Company is a craft farm brewery located on an existing 220 […]

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