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July 19, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Gaithersburg Leaders to Meet in Closed Session about Crown Farm

Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman and the Gaithersburg City Council are scheduled to meet behind closed doors on July 20th to discuss “pending or potential litigation” about the “Crown Farm development.” A notice of the meeting has been posted on the city’s website. No other information has been released about this executive session.

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June 30, 2015 | Staff Writer

Ribbon Cutting for Transformed County Parking Lot in Bethesda (VIDEO)

Take a look at the transformation of this former parking lot in Bethesda. Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett was at the grand opening of a condominium and apartment building that now sits where the county’s parking lot 31 used to be. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

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June 1, 2015 | Sonya Burke

DOT Acting Director Announces Organizational Changes to the Department

Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) Acting Director Al Roshdieh today announced organizational changes designed to focus greater attention on alternative transportation choices and streamline the development approval process. According to a county news release, the changes will also allow the Division of Transit Services to better focus on its core mission of providing Ride […]

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March 12, 2015 | Staff Writer

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Regional Competition Highlights the Trades (VIDEO)

Montgomery County Public School students recently participated in the regional SkillsUSA Competition with students from Prince George’s County held in Silver Spring. MCPS-TV has the story. Visit our PEG partner MCPS TV to view more of its local programming.

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January 30, 2015 | Staff Writer

Meet the Mayors (VIDEO)

MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke hosts “Meet the Mayors,” a new television show on Montgomery Channel 21 about some of the issues and challenges facing two of Montgomery County’s biggest cities. Joining the discussion are Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman, Rockville Mayor Bridget Newton and Montgomery County Councilmember Sidney Katz, who now represents both cities as the Council’s […]

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November 26, 2014 | Aline Barros

County Leaders and Business Owners Return from India (PHOTOS)

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett led a business delegation on a visit to India with the goal to broaden Montgomery County’s reach in biotech, other high-tech areas, and to address culture, education, and economic development. The delegation visited New Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad and returned to the U.S. on Nov. 22. from a trip that lasted […]

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November 20, 2014 | Aline Barros

Floreen Sends Daily Updates from India (PHOTOS)

Montgomery County Councilmember Nancy Floreen traveled to India in November with a business delegation to broaden Montgomery County’s reach in biotech and other high-tech areas. Floreen wrote in an email to MyMCMedia that she is on this trip “because of the importance of establishing relationships and connections to advance the county’s economic growth.” The latest update from […]

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November 10, 2014 | Aline Barros

Montgomery County Faith Leader Talks India Trip

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Rev. Mansfield Kaseman, Interfaith Liaison with the County’s Office of Community Partnerships, talks about his expectations and what he hopes to learn in India. Montgomery County officials along with local business leaders are heading to India on a trip scheduled for Nov. 13 to 22. Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett […]

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October 12, 2014 | Staff Writer

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Purple Line Update (VIDEO)

The Purple Line is a proposed 16-mile light rail line that will extend from Bethesda in Montgomery County to New Carrollton in Prince George’s County. Recently, the Maryland Transit Authority briefed the Montgomery County Council on progress on this important transportation project. Susan Kenedy reports. For more information, visit PurpleLineMD.com Visit our PEG partner County […]

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October 9, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Ashman Wants A “Signature Project on the East Side” (VIDEO)

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Gaithersburg City Councilmember Jud Ashman talks about his future role and leadership style as he prepares to become the City of Gaithersburg’s next mayor. The founder of the Gaithersburg Book Festival, Ashman identifies some goals and projects for his newest role. For example, he talks about the need for economic […]

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