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April 2, 2021 | Grace Kpetemey

More Than $600,000 in Fines Forgiven by Montgomery County Public Libraries

Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) announced that they have forgiven $696,165.68 in library fines. Director of MCPL, Anita Vasallo, sat down in a recent interview with MCM’s Deirdre Byrne where she discussed the county’s decision to halt charges of overdue fines. Vasallallo says “Montgomery County is forward-facing and understands the impact of these types of […]

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February 28, 2020 | Michelle Queen

County Report This Week

Michael Bruen hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week with news and information for Montgomery County. This episode includes: The Office of Procurement continues hosting open houses; The Department of Health and Human Services is offering free tax preparation service for qualified residents; Fans met Capitals defenseman John Carlson; National Consumer Protection Week […]

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February 21, 2020 | Michelle Queen

County Report This Week

Lorna Virgili hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week with news and information for Montgomery County. This episode includes: First Lady Melania Trump visits The Children’s Inn in Bethesda to celebrate Valentine’s Day. The school district adopts its FY21 Budget. The Office of Human Rights organizes the annual Civil Rights Tour. 2020 Census […]

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February 15, 2020 | Michelle Queen

County Report This Week

Michael Bruen hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week with news and information for Montgomery County. This episode includes: Officials unveil the Community Opioid Prevention Education (COPE) trailer to educate the public on warning signs of opioid addiction and resources available to help. The City of Rockville’s enforcement efforts to keep pedestrians safe. […]

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January 24, 2020 | Michelle Queen

County Report This Week

Michael Bruen hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week with news and information for Montgomery County. This episode includes: Montgomery County Public Schools continues its districtwide boundary analysis study. Clarksburg Village Liquor and Wine Store hosts a special event for whiskey fans. The Fire and Rescue Department gets 23 new fire trucks. The […]

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December 23, 2019 | Staff Writer

MCM Reporters: Our Favorite Stories of 2019

It’s been an eventful year in Montgomery County. Here’s a look at Team MCM’s favorite stories of 2019. Doug Tallman Shares His Favorite Stories of 2019 Rosa Gutierrez Lopez Rosa Gutierrez Lopez lives on the grounds of the Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church in Bethesda, in defiance of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. She has three […]

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November 1, 2019 | Michelle Queen

County Report This Week

Michael Bruen hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week with news and information for Montgomery County. This episode includes: County Executive Marc Elrich hold press event with other elected officials to send a message to Maryland Governor Larry Hogan about the importance of funding the Corridor Cities Transitway. County officials honor Chef José […]

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October 25, 2019 | Michelle Queen

County Report This Week

Lorna Virgili hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week with news and information for Montgomery County. This episode includes: Executive Elrich talks about the Triple-A rating obtained by the three major bond rating agencies in New York. The Business Connect program is launched in east county. Executive Elrich continues hosting Fiscal Year 2021 […]

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October 21, 2019 | Michelle Queen

photo of honor guard at Magruder high School Eagle Battalion golf event

County Report This Week

Michael Bruen hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week with news and information for Montgomery County. This episode includes: County Executive Marc Elrich continues hosting Fiscal Year 2011 Operating Budget Forums throughout the county. Elrich announces a new awareness campaign about Domestic Violence. The County’s Department of Health and Human Services encourages county […]

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April 5, 2019 | Michelle Queen

County Report This Week

Lorna Virgili hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week with news and information for Montgomery County. This episode includes video on: County Executive Marc Elrich and Councilmembers grant a Child Abuse Prevention Month Proclamation; Department of Environmental Protection Director Adam Ortiz kicks off Earth Month; The annual Energy Summit is held in Silver […]

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