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December 22, 2020 | Staff Writer

21 This Week: Negative COVID Consequences for Young Adults

Casey Aiken and his panel of political observers discuss the negative effects of social distancing on young adults in this segment of the latest episode of 21 This Week. Aiken is joined by Sam Statland, Mark Uncapher, Nicolee Ambrose and Mike Knapp. You can watch their discussion on the negative impacts of COVID-19 on youth […]

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December 21, 2020 | Maryam Shahzad

Virginia Teenager Sentenced to Four Life Terms for Double Homicide of Northwest Graduates

A Virginia teenager, who was charged in February with the double homicide of two Northwest High School graduates, has been sentenced to four consecutive life terms plus 18 years. Mohamed Aly, who was 18 at the time, was arrested Feb. 13 and charged with killing Ayanna Munne Maertens Griffin, 18, and Ntombo Joel Bianda, 21, […]

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December 21, 2020 | Staff Writer

21 This Week: Year End Predictions for the New Year

Casey Aiken and his panel of political observers take a look back at the year and make predictions for 2021 in this segment of the latest episode of 21 This Week. Aiken is joined by Sam Statland, Mark Uncapher, Nicolee Ambrose, and Mike Knapp. You can watch their discussion below: “21 This Week” airs on […]

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December 21, 2020 | Staff Writer

21 This Week: Impact of Dining Restrictions on COVID Spread?

Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. On this week’s show, Aiken and the panel discuss: Impact of closing indoor dining in restaurants on the spread of COVID-19 in the county. The panel makes their year-end predictions for 2021. The panel and Aiken take their parting shots. This week’s panel of political […]

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December 19, 2020 | Marsha Kerman

Tips for Your Holiday Virtual Backgrounds

Many holiday celebrations from private family gatherings to larger parties have moved to the virtual space. Montgomery Community Media has crafted a few special holiday virtual backgrounds to brighten your virtual holiday celebration. How to Save MCM Holiday Virtual Background From a Computer 1. Right click on the desired image. 2. When you see the […]

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December 18, 2020 | Staff Writer

Organizations Focus on Assuring African American Community About Safety of Vaccine

The new COVID-19 vaccines are starting to be administered nationally and locally – with distribution beginning in hospitals and nursing homes. However, there are still real concerns and mistrust among African American communities stemming from historical mistreatment. Based in Rockville, the African American Health Program has plans to ease those concerns by raising awareness locally […]

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December 18, 2020 | Suzanne Pollak

Mobile Hotspots Available at County Libraries

Montgomery County Public Libraries announced the launch of “Internet to Go,” its mobile hotspot lending program for the public. The county libraries have 250 Verizon MiFi Mobile hotspots that can be borrowed. “We know that the digital divide affects many of our County residents each day, and we are very pleased to begin this program,” […]

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December 18, 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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December 17, 2020 | Andrea Sarralde

Hola Montgomery El Podcast – Empresario Hispano dice que ‘No va a Tirar la Toalla’

Javier Zerpa, inmigrante venezolano y propietario de Key Ingredients Catering dice que ha tenido que reinventarse y transformar su negocio de catering, el cual ha sido duramente golpeado por la pandemia Covid-19, tuvo que despedir a sus empleados y ahora lucha por no tener que cerrar sus puertas después de 14 años. #HolaMontgomeryElPodcast Disponible Ahora […]

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December 17, 2020 | Andrea Sarralde

Activista Trans: ‘En la Pandemia Nuestra Comunidad está en lo más Bajo’

La activista transgénero Noelia Romero-Izarza comparte con MyMCM los retos que ha tenido que enfrentar su comunidad durante los últimos cuatro años bajo la administración del Presidente Donald Trump, lo que esperan bajo el nuevo mandato, los obstáculos a los que se han tenido que enfrentar durante la pandemia Covid-19, donde dice que las personas […]

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