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August 3, 2020 | Staff Writer

21 This Week: Why Aren’t Montgomery County Schools Reopening?

Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. On this week’s show, Aiken and the panel discuss: Why aren’t the county public schools reopening? The County Council blasts Chief Administrative Officer Andrew Kleine for ethics violations. Joe Biden’s choice for his vice-presidential running mate in the upcoming election. This week’s panel of political […]

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July 31, 2020 | Alvin Carlos, CFA, CFP®

Blog: House Buying And Selling Tips!

Planning to buy a home? Selling your condo? Alvin Carlos (District Capital) and Yen Le (Long & Foster) discuss the state of the DC/MD/VA real estate market in light of the pandemic. We offer tips for home buyers and sellers!

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July 31, 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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July 29, 2020 | Carey Heller, Psy.D.

Blog: With So Many Uncertainties, What Could You Be Doing Now to Prepare for School?

As the next school year draws near, so do the anxiety and uncertainties of what the school year will look like as well as how parents will navigate it. The uncertainties, likelihood of schedule changes during the school year (i.e., remote to hybrid model), and balancing childcare/remote learning assistance with a job, all factor into […]

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July 29, 2020 | Staff Writer

Studio 501c3: The Arc Montgomery County

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 Chrissy Shawver, executive director of the nonprofit The Arc of Montgomery County, a nonprofit serving those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Watch previous episodes of Studio 501c3.

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July 28, 2020 | Juanita Farmer, CPA

Blog: Retirement Accounts: Rollover Relief for RMDs

Generally, taxpayers must begin taking a required minimum distribution (RMD) from a defined-contribution retirement plan, including a 401(k) or 403(b) plan, or an IRA when they reach age 72 (70 1/2 if they reached 70 ½ before January 1, 2020). The RMD for any year is the account balance as of the end of the […]

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July 27, 2020 | Staff Writer

Studio 501c3: Montgomery Housing Partnership

Studio 501c3 is a show that focuses on the nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County working to build supportive communities every day. This episode features Robert Goldman, president of Montgomery Housing Partnership (MHP). MHP provides affordable housing choices for residents and strengthens the neighborhood around them, according to Goldman. He explains to show host Kim Jones that […]

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July 27, 2020 | Staff Writer

Studio 501c3: Arts on the Block

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 Anne L’Ecuyer, executive director of the nonprofit Arts on the Block, a nonprofit that helps the county’s young artists become the entrepreneurs of tomorrow. Watch previous episodes of Studio 501c3.

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July 27, 2020 | Staff Writer

21 This Week: Schools Reopening, Hogan Presidential Bid

Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. On this week’s show, Aiken and the panel discuss: With hospitalizations declining in Montgomery County, why are the schools not reopening? Is Governor Larry Hogan destined for a presidential run? Should the federal government be involved in Portand’s protests? This week’s panel of political observers […]

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July 24, 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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