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April 21, 2015 | Sonya Burke

African American Health Program Community Day (VIDEO)

Several Montgomery County officials attended the 2nd annual AAHP Community Day on April 18 in Silver Spring. Find out more about the event in this video: https://vimeo.com/125600419?utm_source=email&utm_medium=clip-transcode_complete-finished-20120100&utm_campaign=7701&email_id=Y2xpcF90cmFuc2NvZGVkfDY3ZTUyMzZhZTllNzg1NTM4MGFkMzVkZDAzNjNmZDNiNjcwfDEwMzgyOTIxfDE0Mjk2Mzk0Njh8NzcwMQ%3D%3D

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April 21, 2015 | Sonya Burke

George Leventhal on the Purple Line (VIDEO)

In this MyMCMedia Extra Video, Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal says Maryland Governor Larry Hogan’s decision on the Purple Line is coming soon.

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April 20, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Councilmembers Seek Clarification on Unattended Children Procedures (VIDEO)

Free range parenting is a hot topic in Montgomery County and around the country. Local leaders say they are hearing from residents on both sides of this issue and two elected leaders are trying to learn more. Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal and Councilmember Marc Elrich want to understand the policies and procedures that […]

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April 20, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Councilmembers Raise Questions about “Unattended Children” Calls and Procedures (VIDEO)

Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal and Councilmember Marc Elrich are raising questions about response procedures for calls to police about an unattended child. In a memo dated April 16, the Councilmembers pose 16 questions to Police Chief Thomas Manger and Health and Human Services Director Uma Ahluwalia. “The recent responses by the Montgomery County […]

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April 17, 2015 | Sonya Burke

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County Report This Week (VIDEO)

Lorna Virgili hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week, which begins with the Council’s review of the operating budget. You can watch the show in its entirety, below:

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April 9, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Councilmembers Discuss Pesticides (VIDEO)

The Montgomery County Council’s Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment (T and E) Committee recently discussed proposed Bill 52-14 that would ban the use of certain pesticides on lawns and some public grass areas. If you missed the meeting, here are some highlights: https://youtu.be/SBsMWexqB-s

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April 9, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Five Things to Know Today, April 9, in Montgomery County

Here are your five things to know today, April 9, in Montgomery County: 1. Budget Hearings: Sign up now if you want to speak up at one of five County Council public hearings next week on the operating budget. 2. MCPS Scholars: Seven Montgomery County high school seniors have been selected as 2015 National Achievement […]

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April 7, 2015 | Staff Writer

Council Examines Liquor Control in Montgomery County (VIDEO)

Montgomery County Council’s Ad Hoc Committee on Liquor Control has wrapped up a segment of its discussions about how the liquor control department handles business. We have team coverage: Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

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April 6, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Silver Spring Transit Center Set for Late Spring Release

Work at the Silver Spring Transit Center is on track for a late spring release, according to General Services Director David Dise. In an interview on April 6th, Dise said he is preparing to transmit a memo to County Council President George Leventhal to update the County Council next week about the status of the […]

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April 2, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Council Committee Discusses Dept. of Liquor Control (VIDEO)

The Montgomery County Council’s Ad Hoc Committee on Liquor Control met on March 27. Here’s a quick look at some of the discussion:

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