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September 4, 2015 | Staff Writer

Pet of the Week: Meet Rugby (VIDEO)

Kathi Stanhope introduces us to Rugby, a 3-year-old bull-terrier mix who is looking for a good home. For more information, call 240.773.5900 or visit Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center.

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September 4, 2015 | Merlyn Reineke

Act Now to Insist FCC Ensure Cable Operators Support Local PEGs

This could be the biggest threat to public access in history. The cable television industry is facing huge competition, not just from the likes of DirecTV but from rapidly-deploying new technologies that threaten to suck customers away in droves. Subscribers are ‘cutting the cord’, dumping their cable TV packages and looking for other news & […]

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September 4, 2015 | Jeff Getek

Creation of Scroll Offers Insight into Faith, Identity for Riderwood Jewish Community

Resident members of the Riderwood Jewish Community made a spiritual journey this summer without leaving the 120-acre campus they call home. With the guidance of artist and wife team Barry and Marlene Goldstein, Jewish Community residents created a sculptural representation of a Torah scroll that combined individually created paintings with the written word to express […]

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September 2, 2015 | Mandi Wyndham

Creative Connections 9/16: New Technology at MCM

  Fall is in the air, MCM classes are starting and the next Creative Connections is here! Please make plans to join us on Wednesday, September 16 at 6:30pm.   We’ve recently been informed that many of you have concerns about some of the technological changes here at MCM, and specifically a new requirement for […]

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September 1, 2015 | Laura Rowles

GGCC Conducts Ribbon Cutting for Local 301 in Germantown

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) recently conducted a “Ribbon Cutting” Ceremony for Local 301, located at 20201 Century Boulevard, Suite 150 in Germantown. County Executive Ike  Leggett took part in the ceremony. LOCAL 301 is an innovative concept in fast-casual dining. The restaurant serves fresh, locally-sourced ingredients described as new and interesting. The rotating […]

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August 31, 2015 | Backpack Journalist

Inside Aspiring Teen Basketball Players by Tristan Johnson

Tristan hits the courts and talks to aspiring teen basketball players. https://youtu.be/WFTzUaM5jLo

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August 29, 2015 | Elizabeth Ortega-Lohmeyer

A Rundown of Recreation Activities in September

Montgomery County’s Department of Recreation has a lot of activities and programs taking place in September. Cricket Anyone? We are looking for interested folks. Call 240.777.4936 to learn more.  September 2:  Dinner + Movie at Holiday Park Senior Center  5:30 p.m. Dinner $5.30, pre-registration is required. Check the front desk for menu options. 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 […]

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August 29, 2015 | Backpack Journalist

Aging in Someplace: Where the Elderly Live by Anna Vidergar

The elderly are everywhere in our society, yet we never really think about where they live. What are the benefits and downsides of each living area for the elderly? In this clip, we explore the living areas for the elderly.  

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August 27, 2015 | Backpack Journalist

How Pets Affect People’s Lives by Jessica Theis

Lots of people own pets. It is estimated that 74-96 million cats, and 70-80 million dogs are owned in the United States. Studies have shown that people who own pets live longer, have less stress, and have fewer heart attacks. Over 50% of all pet owners would rather be stranded on a desert island with […]

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August 26, 2015 | Jeff Getek

Riderwood Residents Show There’s “Opportunity” in Activity (PHOTOS)

While the month of August is synonymous with relaxation, residents of Riderwood were able to “Jump into Summer, Dive into Opportunities” during a unique event. On August 21, the Erickson Living retirement community hosted its Annual Opportunities Fair, a showcase of sixty (60) resident-run groups and activities coordinated by the Resident Life Department. More than […]

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