Anita Neal Powell

February 25, 2019 | Staff Writer

County Council Recognizes Black History Month With Special Program Tuesday

County Council to Hold Black History Month Program The Montgomery County Council will hold a special program to commemorate Black History Month. The Council will discuss the importance of preserving and honoring the County’s African American history and therefore its connection to fostering racial equity. “Black History Month is a time for all of us […]

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August 2, 2016 | Staff Writer

Historic Walking Tours in Rockville (VIDEO)

The city of Rockville has two virtual walking tours available if you are interested in learning the city’s history. Rock 11 Now’s Willie James Inman reports. Visit our PEG partner Rock 11 Now to view more of its programming. The two tours currently available are: View the interactive Walking Tour of Early Rockville. View the interactive Walking […]

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September 17, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Rockville HDC Approves Request to Relocate Confederate Monument

The Rockville Historic District Commission (HDC) has approved Montgomery County’s request to relocate the Confederate soldier monument from the Red Brick Courthouse property. The motion passed 4-0. As part of their motion, Commissioners requested that the monument remain in the city of Rockville at a site with public access. The Thursday night vote came after […]

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July 22, 2015 | Cindy Peña

Confederate Statue to be Removed in Rockville (VIDEO)

Montgomery County is in the middle of the national debate over what to do with confederate relics and symbols on public land. In this case, the debate surrounds a confederate soldier statue on the grounds of the Red Brick Courthouse in Rockville. Though County Executive Ike Leggett has decided to remove the statue, debate about […]

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