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October 19, 2020 | Staff Writer

21 This Week: COVID-19 Resurgence, Ballot Questions A and B

Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. On this week’s show, Aiken and the panel discuss: What are the implications of ballot questions A and B? Impact of possible COVID-19 resurgence on local businesses. A look at the races with less than three weeks to election day. This week’s panel of political […]

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October 16, 2020 | Khadijah Ali-Coleman, Ed.D.

Blog: Choreographer Turned Arts Administrator C. Lorenzo Evans III Talks Dance and Pivoting as an Artist During COVID-19

C. Lorenzo “goLo” Evans III is a dancer/choreographer from the Washington DC metropolitan area. He is best known for his work with Fantasia Barrino and the iconic Godfather of Soul, go-go artist Chuck Brown. Following many years of training in Philadelphia at Temple University, Koresh Dance and Freedom Theatre, Evans began goLoworld Dance Company in […]

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October 16, 2020 | Michelle Queen

21 This Week Preview

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 7:30 p.m.

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October 15, 2020 | Laura Rowles

Blog: Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce Conducts Over 80 Ribbon Cuttings

When a business holds a ribbon cutting ceremony, it’s a time for owners, employees, the public, and the business community to celebrate the hope and prosperity that increased commerce represents. That is the idea behind “BACK TO BUSINESS & BETTER”, the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) hosted 83 ribbon cuttings at businesses across the Upcounty. […]

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October 15, 2020 | Bola and Mack Audena

Blog: Using Inspiration, Motivation, and Diversification to Tackle Procrastination

I’d been meaning to write a new blog post for some time, but kept putting it off till I was “in the mood” to get into it. Alas, it’s almost a month later, and still somehow the mood hasn’t found me. The bottom line is if you’re waiting to get into the right mood to […]

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October 13, 2020 | Staff Writer

Studio 501c3: Nourish Now

Kim Jones hosts Studio 501c3, a show that focuses on the nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County working to build supportive communities every day. This episode features Brett Meyers, executive director of Nourish Now, a nonprofit based in Rockville. Jones and Meyers discuss how the nonprofit collects premade meals from throughout the county to feed those in need. […]

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October 12, 2020 | Juanita Farmer, CPA

Blog: Tax Treatment of Virtual Currency Transactions

Whether you’ve invested in Bitcoin and sold it at a profit or loss or received it for services performed, you’ll need to report it on your tax return. Here’s what you should know: Background Prior to 2014, there was no IRS guidance and many people did not understand that selling virtual currency was a reportable […]

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October 12, 2020 | Marsha Kerman

Fall 2020 MCM Course Catalog

MCM Fall 2020 Media Course Catalog

Montgomery Community Media is rolling out a full fall schedule of classes for students ages 13 and up. This fall MCM is launching its new MCM Youth Media Academy in addition to adding several new adult and mixed aged classes. The MCM Youth Media Academy is a collection of media courses offered by Montgomery Community […]

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October 8, 2020 | Alvin Carlos, CFA, CFP®

Blog: Should I Buy a Vacation Home?

Have you been thinking of buying a vacation home? Maybe somewhere close to the water or a cabin in the mountains? It’s nice to have a place to getaway, right? In this video, I’m going to share with you five questions you can ask yourself to help decide whether or not buying a vacation home […]

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October 6, 2020 | Khadijah Ali-Coleman, Ed.D.

Blog: La Marvela Represents the Musical Traditions of Colombia

Music lovers in the Washington DC metropolitan area have been out of sorts since the start of the pandemic as many local venues have had to close due to COVID-19. Performing artists have had to find creative ways to connect with their audiences. Many have been successful as some still struggle with the changes. Alison […]

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