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June 21, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Forum on Public Campaign Financing System (VIDEO)

At a recent public forum, Montgomery County residents received a briefing on the new public campaign finance law. Susan Kenedy reports. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

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May 12, 2015 | Krista Brick

Councilmembers Urge Montgomery County Hospitals to Cease Pesticide Use

Two Montgomery County Councilmembers are urging hospitals in the county to voluntarily stop using pesticides. Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal, who chairs the Council’s Health and Human Services Committee, and Councilmember Roger Berliner, who chairs the Council’s Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee, wrote to the leaders of the five organizations that operate hospitals […]

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March 17, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Five Things to Know Today, March 17, in Montgomery County

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Here are your five things to know today, March 17, in Montgomery County: 1. Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett has unveiled his recommended $5.1 billion Fiscal Year 2016 operating budget. The County Council will hold public hearings on the budget next month. 2. County Executive Leggett will be joined by the County […]

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February 21, 2015 | Sonya Burke

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Storm Closings and Delays for Feb. 22

We are posting a list of storm closings and delays as we learn of them, below: Reminder: The Montgomery County Animal Adoption Center in Derwood is a County-owned building and is closed to the public today, 2/22. — Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) February 22, 2015 Montgomery Community Media’s facilities will open at noon today. — […]

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December 20, 2014 | Sonya Burke

County Officials Launch Pedestrian Safety Campaign in Parking Lots and Shopping Centers (VIDEO)

Montgomery County officials are reminding residents to look out for each other when out and about this holiday season. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. Respect the Space reminders: Drivers are reminded that it is illegal to park a vehicle without disability tags or license in a designated disability parking space. The fine is $250. The individual […]

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December 15, 2014 | Staff Writer

Rockville Hosts BRT Meeting (VIDEO)

The city of Rockville recently hosted a meeting on the proposed Bus Rapid Transit with city of Gaithersburg and Montgomery County elected officials. Rockville 11 reports. Visit our PEG partner Rockville11 to view more of its programming.   Related:

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July 4, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Five Things to Know Today, July 4, in Montgomery County

Here are five things to know today, July 4, in Montgomery County: 1. Happy Birthday America! There are 4th of July celebrations taking place across Montgomery County today. You can find out more in our Weekend Planner. 2. Police stopped traffic on the ICC last night to rescue Rocky the Terrier. 3. The 37th student […]

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June 30, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Five Things to Know Today, June 30, in Montgomery County

Here are five things to know today, June 30, in Montgomery County: 1. Justin Rose wins the Quicken Loans National at Congressional Country Club. #QLNational 2. A fire at a Gaithersburg townhouse community has displaced some residents. 3. Montgomery County Council President Craig Rice will hold his weekly briefing today and some of the topics […]

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June 3, 2014 | Staff Writer

Council to Hold Public Hearing on Wheaton Library and Recreation Center

The Montgomery County Council will hold a public hearing at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 17, on Expedited Bill 34-14 that would lead to the County building a new Wheaton Library and Recreation Center. The bill would authorize the planning, design and construction of the project. The public hearing will be held in the Third […]

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April 29, 2014 | Sonya Burke

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Trachtenberg on Key Issues in District 1 Council Race (Video)

In this MyMCMedia extra, Duchy Trachtenberg describes what she believes the key issues are in the District 1 Montgomery County Council race. “I’m in it to win it,” Trachtenberg said. Trachtenberg is running against incumbent Councilmember Roger Berliner in the June 24 primary. You can find out more about her campaign here.   Related:

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