Cuba

March 21, 2016 | Sonya Burke

The Bottom Line (VIDEO)

Susan Kenedy’s hosts the latest episode of The Bottom Line, which includes reports about an injured eagle, two Councilmembers who recently visited Cuba, and the history and future of Butler’s Orchard in Germantown. You can watch the The Bottom Line, below:

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March 15, 2016 | Willie James Inman

A Taste of Cuba in Rockville (PHOTOS)

With all of the growing attention on Cuba I thought it would be a good idea to check out a local shop with a little Cuban flare. The Cuban Corner in Rockville will give you a taste of Cuba without having to leave Montgomery County.  I had my first taste of Cuban coffee while I […]

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March 9, 2016 | Willie James Inman

Executive Leggett Optimistic About Potential Business With Cuba (VIDEO)

Montgomery County Executive recently traveled to Cuba on an explanatory trade mission with business and government leaders from the Washington, D.C. metro area in February. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Executive Leggett discusses the potential impact of future business deals between Cuba and Montgomery County.   Related:

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March 6, 2016 | Staff Writer

County Executive Leggett Recaps Cuba Trip (VIDEO)

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett visited Cuba last month as part of a trip organized by the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GWHCC). In the video below, County Executive Leggett talks about the trip and the potential economic and cultural opportunities available in Cuba. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of […]

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March 4, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

Delaney on Cuba and Regional Opportunities (VIDEO)

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, U.S. Rep. John Delaney talks about his hope to travel to Cuba and the regional opportunities available there. Delaney was at Montgomery Community Media studios, in Rockville, to tape his candidate statement. Delaney will be on the ballot on April 26, when Marylanders can vote in the primary elections.  

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March 4, 2016 | Sonya Burke

County Report This Week (VIDEO)

Lorna Virgili hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week, which includes reports about Bus Rapid Transit plans, County Executive Ike Leggett’s trip to Cuba, the city of Rockville’s search for a new city manager and more. You can watch the show, below:

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March 1, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Berliner Recaps Cuba Trip (VIDEO)

Montgomery County Council Vice President Roger Berliner visited Cuba last month as part of a trip organized by the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GWHCC). In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Berliner recaps his trip. President Obama is scheduled to visit Cuba on March 21.

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February 24, 2016 | Staff Writer

Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League to Play Ball in Cuba in August (PHOTO)

This week, the Cuban National Institute of Sports, Physical Education and Recreation (INDER) granted permission to the Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League permission to bring a team of college players to Cuba to play three exhibition games with top Cuban teams August 3-5. Pictured from left Ripken League founder Bruce Adams, Cuba’s national director of […]

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February 22, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

Leggett, Berliner and Navarro Meet with Ambassador Jeffrey Delaurentis in Cuba (PHOTOS)

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett, Councilmember Nancy Navarro, and Councilmember Roger Berliner are in Cuba this week as a part of a delegation arranged by the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. According to a news release, the purpose of the trip is to create an opportunity for potential economic and cultural partnerships with Cuba. County […]

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February 18, 2016 | Willie James Inman

Leggett, Berliner and Navarro Prepare for Cuba Trip: How Much Will It Cost?

Montgomery County officials will travel to Cuba this weekend on a trip organized by the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GWHCC).  The trip will cost Montgomery County taxpayers a total of $8,700 which will cover expenses for Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett and his Administrative Assistant Claudia Canales, according to County spokesperson Patrick Lacefield. Montgomery […]

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