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March 2, 2015 | Staff Writer

Residents Talk History to Council During Black History Month (VIDEOS)

Six long time Montgomery County residents whose activism on Civil Rights played key roles in the Civil Rights movement spoke to the County Council about history as they lived it. The presentation was in recognition of Black History Month. Take a look. County Cable Montgomery producer/editor Barbara Grunbaum and videographer Mike Springirth compiled the recollections […]

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March 2, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Public Forums Give Residents a Voice in Search for Superintendent (VIDEO)

A national search for the next superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools is underway. The Board of Education is looking for the public’s input at four public forums.

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March 1, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Infrastructure and Growth Meeting Set for March 7 (VIDEO)

Save the date: On March 7, Councilmember Roger Berliner will host a forum to address school and transportation planning. The meeting is open to the public from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bethesda Chevy Chase High School. Register at montgomerycountymd.gov/berliner.

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February 27, 2015 | Sonya Burke

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Montgomery County Council Works to Simplify Development Process (VIDEO)

The Montgomery County Council’s Planning Housing and Economic Development Committee recently held work sessions to improve the counties development review process. Susan Kenedy reports. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

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February 27, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Check Your Smoke Alarms (VIDEO)

It’s been a busy winter for Montgomery County firefighters who have responded to numerous fires costing millions of dollars in property damage. Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Services Spokesperson Pete Piringer said the department is looking forward to spring as he also reminds residents to check their smoke alarms to make sure they are working […]

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February 27, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Civil Rights Historic Bus Tour (VIDEO)

The Montgomery County Office of Human Rights is again co-sponsoring a civil rights historic bus tour that retraces the steps of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and there’s still time to sign up to take part in this experience. Lorna Virgili reports. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local […]

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February 24, 2015 | Staff Writer

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Leggett Testifies in Annapolis for School Construction Funding (VIDEO)

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett returned to Annapolis last week to request additional funding for school construction. Executive Leggett testified before the Senate’s Budget and Taxation Committee on Senate Bill 228 which would establish an additional matching school construction revenue stream for Montgomery County Public Schools. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view […]

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February 23, 2015 | Staff Writer

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County Executive Leggett to Host Virtual Town Hall Meeting on Feb. 24 (VIDEO)

Residents are invited to participate in a live online discussion with County Executive Isiah Leggett from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. on Feb. 24. You can find out more here.

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February 23, 2015 | Staff Writer

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Register for Spring Recreation Programs Now (VIDEO)

The spring issue of the Montgomery County Guide for Recreation and Parks Programs is now available and registration for programs and classes is open. The guide features a wide variety of classes and programs designed to help participants stay active and have fun, including aquatics, sports, therapeutic recreation services and active adult senior programming. Registration […]

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February 23, 2015 | Staff Writer

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Battling Underage Drinking in Montgomery County (VIDEO)

Montgomery County’s Department of Liquor Control (DLC) has partnered with the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration’s (MVA) Highway Safety Office to develop and print 2015 identification (ID) checking calendars for distribution to every establishment in the County with a liquor license to help ensure that underage patrons cannot buy alcohol. The ID checking calendar is part […]

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