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January 30, 2017 | Sonya Burke

County Executive to Hold Final Budget Forum on Jan. 30 at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown

On Monday night, Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett is scheduled to hold his final Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 budget forum. The Jan. 30th forum takes place from 7-8:30 p.m. at the BlackRock Center for the Arts at 12901 Town Commons Drive in Germantown. “Public forums are the residents’ opportunity to let me know what is […]

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December 4, 2016 | Mitti Hicks

Six Residents to be Inducted into Human Rights Hall of Fame

Recognized for their visionary leadership, achievements and their efforts to eliminate discrimination, six residents will be inducted to the 2016 Human Rights Hall of Fame by the Montgomery County Office of Human Rights at a reception on Dec. 4. The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held at the BlackRock […]

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October 18, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

Month in Music: Local Concerts Around the County (VIDEOS)

We may be more than halfway through the month of October, but there are still a ton of artists coming through Montgomery County this month. Musicians from various genres and backgrounds will be performing at local venues and the Sound Check blog is your one-stop-shop for a full list. The Fillmore Silver Spring:  Oct. 26- Switchfoot […]

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October 1, 2016 | Michelle Queen

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Weekend Planner, Sept. 30 – Oct. 2 (VIDEOS)

Two popular Halloween attractions open this weekend. Field of Screams, located at 4501 Olney Laytonsville Road near Olney, includes a haunted trail, haunted house, and haunted hayride. Markoff’s Haunted Forest includes two haunted trails, a funhouse, ziplines and giant swings. Markogg’s is located at 9120 Martinsburg Road in Dickerson. Here are some of our weekend picks from […]

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September 22, 2016 | Michelle Queen

Weekend Planner, Sept. 23 – 25 (VIDEOS)

This grand opening of the National Museum of African American History & Culture opens this weekend with a free three-day festival on the mall. Check out “NMAAHC: What You Need to Know About Weekend Celebration” for important tips and information. Here are some of our weekend picks from the MyMCMedia.org calendar: Friday, September 23:  Jazz […]

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September 16, 2016 | Michelle Queen

photo of Historic Great Falls Tavern

Weekend Planner, Sept. 16 – 18 (VIDEOS)

Here are some of our weekend picks from the MyMCMedia.org calendar: Friday, September 16:  Friday Night Live Concert Series at Rockville Town Square features Dan Haas Band playing pop and rock  country at 6:30 p.m. Free. Celebrate Latino Heritage Month at the Silver Spring Civic Building with cultural exhibits, music and performances at 7 p.m. Round […]

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August 4, 2016 | Michelle Queen

Weekend Planner, Aug. 5 – 7 (VIDEOS)

Here are some of our weekend picks from the MyMCMedia.org calendar: Friday, August 5:  Glen Echo’s Art Walk in the Park occurs the first Friday of the month, May through September. Enjoy visiting the open studios and attending various artist demonstrations. Hours are 6 to 8 p.m. The Artists & Makers Studios in Rockville will host an […]

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July 29, 2016 | Michelle Queen

Weekend Planner, July 29 – 31 (VIDEOS)

Here are some of our weekend picks from the MyMCMedia.org calendar: Friday, July 29:  Liza Albright and Band perform at the Bethesda Metro Station Plaza from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday Night Live Concert Series at Rockville Town Square features Rock’n’Roll by 49 Cents Dress at 6:30 p.m. Free. Wrap the work week up with […]

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July 22, 2016 | Michelle Queen

Weekend Planner, July 22 – 24 (VIDEOS)

Here are some of our weekend picks from the MyMCMedia.org calendar: Friday, July 22:  Friday Night Live Concert Series at Rockville Town Square features Southern Funk by The Shack Band at 6:30 p.m. Free. Wrap the work week up with Gaithersburg’s Zumba in the Park at the City Hall Concert Pavilion at 7 p.m. VisArts […]

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July 22, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

Resident Highlights from Town Hall on Police and Race Relations (VIDEOS)

More than 200 residents turned out for a town hall meeting on police and race relations hosted by the County on July 20th at the BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown. In the MyMCMedia Extra videos below, residents share personal stories about interactions with the police and their concerns about race relations in the county.

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