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April 13, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Council President Leventhal on the Shaare Torah Vandalism Case (VIDEO)

At his weekly briefing on April 13, Council President George Leventhal called the vandalism at Shaare Torah synagogue a “hate crime” as he shared his thoughts on the April 7th incident. Take a look:

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March 17, 2015 | Sonya Burke

County Executive Presents His Recommended FY 2016 Budget (VIDEO)

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett unveiled his proposed fiscal year 2016 operating budget on March 16. His presentation was broadcast live on local public, education and government television stations and dozens of county employees attended the formal event at the County Executive Office Building. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. The Montgomery County Council will hold public […]

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March 16, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Council President Leventhal on Executive Leggett’s Recommended Budget (VIDEO)

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal is asked for his reaction to County Executive Isiah Leggett’s recommended fiscal year 2016 operating budget. Related:

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February 10, 2015 | Sonya Burke

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Council President Leventhal on Purple Line (VIDEO)

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal says the Purple Line is the best thing we can do for the economy right now.  

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February 2, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Council President George Leventhal’s Feb. 2 News Briefing (PHOTOS & VIDEO)

Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal met with reporters on Feb. 2nd to discuss a variety of issues including, transit funding and the future of the proposed Transit Authority, the safety of Metro, the measles outbreak, the recent homeless count, the future of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) superintendent Dr. Joshua Starr and more. You […]

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December 2, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Council Elects Leventhal as President, Floreen Vice President (VIDEO)

Montgomery County Councilmembers unanimously elected Council Vice President George Leventhal as the Council’s newest President on Dec. 2. Leventhal was nominated for the position by newly elected District 3 Councilmember Sidney Katz, who described Leventhal as his friend. Councilmember Nancy Navarro then nominated Nancy Floreen as the Council’s Vice President. Floreen was also elected unanimously. […]

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October 20, 2014 | Sonya Burke

County Provides Ebola Information on its Website (VIDEO)

At his weekly briefing, Montgomery County Council President Craig Rice said constituents are sounding off with questions and concerns about Ebola. In this MyMCMedia Extra Video, Rice says the county has even launched an Ebola page on its website to help better educate residents about the virus. Take a look: For more information about Ebola, […]

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October 14, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Kingsview Middle School Students Struck by Car (PHOTOS & VIDEO)

On Oct. 7, the day before International Walk to School Day, two Kingsview Middle School students were struck by a car as they walked to school in Germantown. It happened at the intersection of Kingsview Road and Clopper Road. Although their injuries were not serious, MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports that local officials are not taking […]

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September 29, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Council President Craig Rice’s Sept. 29 News Briefing (PHOTOS & VIDEO)

Montgomery County Council President Craig Rice met with the media on Sept. 29 and shared some updates on a variety of issues, including the county’s procurement process, campaign financing, a federal grant for Montgomery College and more. He also fielded questions about the new Holy Cross Hospital, drones, the missing Hoggle kids, an Ebola exposed […]

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September 29, 2014 | Krista Brick and Sonya Burke

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Baseball’s Beltway Boys Head to Postseason with Sellout Crowds (VIDEO)

If you were hoping to see the Nationals or Orioles play a postseason home game, you might be out of luck. According to both teams’ websites, there are no National League Division Home Series tickets available. The Nats have a home game Oct. 3 and Oct 4. with a scheduled fifth game is necessary on […]

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