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August 7, 2016 | Staff Writer

County Council Holds Work Session on 9-1-1 Emergency System Outage (VIDEO)

Montgomery County Councilmembers held a special work session this week to learn the facts behind a 9-1-1 outage that occurred last month. Susan Kenedy reports. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

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August 7, 2016 | Staff Writer

Pokémon Go Craze at Montgomery College (VIDEO)

The Pokémon Go craze is showing no signs of slowing down. MCTV’s Carolina Galeano shows us how Montgomery College’s campus has become a hot spot for the game. Visit our PEG partner MCTV10 (Montgomery College Television program schedule) to see more Montgomery College Television.

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August 5, 2016 | Staff Writer

County Report This Week (VIDEO)

MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week, which includes a report on the use of tasers by officers at the Montgomery County Police Department, a recap of a Council work session on last month’s 9-1-1 outage, the latest information about Safe Track repairs on the Red Line, and much more. […]

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August 2, 2016 | Staff Writer

Solar Panels Are Being Installed at Council Office Building in Rockville (VIDEO)

Solar panels are being installed on the roof of the Montgomery County Council Office Building at 100 Maryland Avenue in Rockville.  The solar energy system is expected to generate more than 53,000 kilowatt hours of energy each year. “The Department of General Services deserves a tremendous amount of credit for the fantastic job they have […]

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August 2, 2016 | Staff Writer

Amory Lovins Meets with Council T&E Committee on Net Zero Building Policies (VIDEO)

Net zero policies are those that incentivize or require buildings to produce enough energy on site to meet the needs of the building’s users. Recently, members of the Council’s Transportation and Environment Committee, heard from a national expert on net zero policies and learned how Montgomery County can be a part of this growing trend. […]

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August 2, 2016 | Staff Writer

Montgomery County Agricultural Fair: Education is Primary Mission (VIDEO)

The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair is in it’s 68th year and takes place from August 12 through 20 at the county fairgrounds in Gaithersburg. Did you know the primary mission of the fair is education? Susan Kenedy reports. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

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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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August 2, 2016 | Staff Writer

County Council Supports Two Senior Transportation Initiatives (VIDEO)

Montgomery County approved two initiatives to enhance senior transportation. One lowers the eligibility age for the Call-n-Ride program from 67 to 65 years of age. The second extends the seniors ride free on Ride On and Metrobus to include Saturdays.

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August 2, 2016 | Staff Writer

MC 311 Provides Information on State and County Property Tax Credits (VIDEO)

Did you know that the MC 311 call center representatives are able to assist county residents to obtain qualifying state and county property tax credits? Learn more in this report, below: Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

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July 31, 2016 | Staff Writer

County Offers Free Rabies Vaccination Clinics (VIDEO)

Montgomery County requires that all dogs and cats, four months of age and older, must have a current rabies vaccination and a county pet license.  The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center will hold two more free rabies vaccination clinics this year. Rabies vaccination clinics are held on the third Sunday of each month […]

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