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February 27, 2016 | Staff Writer

Education Budget Forum Attracts a Big Crowd (VIDEO)

Montgomery County Councilmember Craig Rice is holding his annual education budget meetings where residents are invited to ask questions about the upcoming Fiscal Year 2017 budget. Videographer Mike Springirth covered the first meeting: Remaining education budget forums: March 9 – Gaithersburg High School, 6:30-8:30 p.m. March 16 – Magruder High School, 6:30-8:30 p.m. March 23 […]

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February 27, 2016 | Staff Writer

Rockville Seeks Designs for Storm Drain Murals (VIDEO)

Local artists in Rockville are needed to educate the public about the importance of storm drains through their art. Rock 11 Now’s Kathy Dantzler has more. Learn more about the importance of storm drains and this project at the Rockville website or call the city at 240.314.8870. The deadline to submit a design is March 14. […]

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February 26, 2016 | Staff Writer

Montgomery College Presents “In the Heights” (VIDEO)

The Montgomery College Theatre Department presents the musical In the Heights now through Sunday, Feb. 28 at the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, 51 Mannakee Street, in Rockville. MCTV’s Carolina Galeano previews the production: The award-winning musical chronicles three days in the tight-knit community of Washington Heights in New York City. Tickets are $10 […]

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February 26, 2016 | Staff Writer

Online Map Highlights African-American Historic Sites in Montgomery County (VIDEO)

As part of Montgomery County’s celebration of Black History month, local leaders have unveiled an online map to highlight African-American historic sites across the county. CCM’s Susan Kenedy reports. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming. The online map may be found here: http://tinyurl.com/zctxhct

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February 26, 2016 | Sonya Burke

County Report This Week (VIDEO)

Sonya Burke hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week, which includes reports on Black History Month, Councilmember Craig Rice’s Education Budget Forums, the latest Consumer Alert, a new community mural in Takoma Park, and more:  

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February 23, 2016 | Staff Writer

Sheriff Warns Residents of Phone Scam to Prevent Arrest (VIDEO)

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s office is warning residents of a nationwide phone scam currently targeting Montgomery County residents. The caller, claiming to be from the sheriff’s office, says that a warrant for their arrest will be served unless money is immediately paid. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local […]

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February 23, 2016 | Staff Writer

MCPS Board Approves $2.5 Billion Budget for Fiscal Year 2017 (VIDEO)

The Montgomery County Board of Education approved a $2.5 billion operating budget request for Fiscal Year 2017. MCPS-TV has the story. Visit our PEG partner MCPS-TV to view more of its local programming.

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February 22, 2016 | Staff Writer

Civil Rights Tour Preview (VIDEO)

The Montgomery County Office of Human Rights is hosting a Civil Rights Historic Bus Tour that retraces the steps of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and other Civil Rights activists from April 3-10. Lorna Virgili talked with James Stowe about the upcoming trip. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local […]

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February 21, 2016 | Staff Writer

Education Committee Focuses on the Digital Divide (VIDEO)

Research shows that students who do not have access to the internet or computers at home struggle academically. Recently, County Councilmembers learned what the county is doing to close the digital divide. Susan Kenedy reports. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

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February 19, 2016 | Staff Writer

Rockville Celebrates Lunar New Year (VIDEO)

The city of Rockville recently celebrated the Year of the Monkey. Rock 11 Now reports. Visit our PEG partner Rock 11 Now to view more of its programming.

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